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A U.S. congressional commission has proposed a new initiative, urging the government to fund artificial intelligence (AI) development in a way similar to the Manhattan Project. The recommendation, issued Tuesday by the bipartisan U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), emphasizes the need for the U.S. to stay ahead of China's technological advancements.

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip, accusing Council members of cynically rejecting efforts for a compromise.

According to a Reuters poll of over 50 economists conducted between November 13-20, the U.S. under President-elect Donald Trump could impose tariffs on Chinese imports nearing 40% by early 2025. This potential move is expected to significantly impact China's economy, with forecasts suggesting a reduction in growth by up to 1 percentage point.

Twenty-five countries at the COP29 climate summit Wednesday pledged not to build any new unabated coal-power plants, in a push to accelerate the phaseout of the highly polluting fossil fuel.

The United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany and major coal producer Australia were among the list of mainly wealthy developed economies to sign the voluntary pledge in Azerbaijan.

Vladimir Putin appears open to negotiations with Donald Trump in order to reach an agreement for a ceasefire in Ukraine, according to Reuters.

However, according to the same report, Putin rules out any compromise regarding territorial matters and insists that Ukraine must abandon its aspirations to join NATO.

Thucydides described the cause of the Peloponnesian War as the inevitable clash between the established power at the time, Sparta, and the rising power, Athens. This so-called "Thucydides trap" has been used a lot lately as an analytical tool for the dangers inherent in the rising US-China rivalry. The US elections, however, showed that similar, dangerous dynamics can develop domestically.

Leaders attending the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty pose for a group photo after the first session of the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18, 2024.

A new round of tensions over the war in Ukraine will, according to the Kremlin, be brought about by the green light given by the US, France and Britain to Kiev to use long-range missiles.

Diplomats in Brussels have warned China of possible consequences if it is confirmed that drones are being transferred from Chinese territory to Russia, Club Z reports. This follows reports of a long-range drone being developed by Russia's Kupol company, a subsidiary of state-owned Almaz-Antey, which was allegedly tested in China with assistance from local specialists.

Troubles in the European auto market are posing risks to Turkish carmakers, according to Cengiz Eroldu, the president of the Automotive Manufacturers' Association.

Eroldu noted that Europe is the largest export market for the Turkish auto industry.