China’s economy demonstrated strong resilience in 2024 despite global economic headwinds, according to data released on January 23 by the National Bureau of Statistics. The country’s GDP grew by 5.5%, driven by robust domestic consumption, infrastructure investments, and a recovery in manufacturing. Analysts attributed the growth to targeted fiscal policies,[Read More…]

The United Nations issued a stark warning on January 23, urging nations to take immediate action against the escalating climate crisis. A report presented at the UN General Assembly revealed that global temperatures are projected to rise by 2.7 degrees Celsius by the end of the century if current emission[Read More…]

Thailand made history on January 24 as it became the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. The Marriage Equality Act, which took effect after years of advocacy by LGBTQ+ activists, grants same-sex couples the same legal rights as heterosexual couples, including adoption and property inheritance. Prime Minister Srettha[Read More…]

Seven Filipino crew members detained by Houthi forces aboard a seized vessel were released on January 23, bringing an end to weeks of diplomatic negotiations. The vessel, identified as the UAE-flagged RWABEE, was taken by Houthi rebels off the Yemeni coast in December 2024, allegedly for carrying military equipment—a claim[Read More…]