China surpasses the US in AI Models

Apple contests India's antitrust penalty law, facing a potential $38 billion fine, and challenges the use of global turnover in calculating penalties. (Reuters - Aditya Kalra, Arpan Chaturvedi)

Times of India: Apple challenges India's $38 billion fine in Delhi High Court, calling it "unconstitutional" and "grossly disproportionate" due to regulations based on global turnover.

Putin calls Trump's 28-point plan a "basis for future agreements" amid criticism and leaked conversations between US and Russian officials, as Ukraine seeks a peace deal and Europe demands amendments. (The Independent - Sam Kiley,Arpan Rai and Maira Butt)

World: Europe faces challenges in unifying its voice on arming Ukraine and responding to Russia's actions

South Korea aims to become a global AI hub with 260,000 new Nvidia GPUs, increasing its compute capacity to over 300,000. (Koreabizwire )

Global power shifts are unfolding in the Red Sea region, where international rivalries and local politics collide, challenging the liberal international order and redefining global influence. (The Conversation - Federico Donelli)

The Pentagon recommends adding Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to a list of Chinese companies linked to the military, citing national security concerns, according to a letter to lawmakers. (China Economic Review - patrickbody)

China surpasses the US in open-source AI models, gaining a significant advantage in the global tech competition, with a 17% share of downloads, ahead of the US's 15.8%. (Tuổi Trẻ Online - Tin mới nhất - RSS Feed )

French President Emmanuel Macron introduces a new 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, starting next summer, to bolster France's armed forces amid growing concerns over Russia's threat to Europe. (News - The Associated Press)

Investing.com: French President Macron to introduce voluntary military service due to rising geopolitical tensions

The Local France: France to reintroduce voluntary military service, starting with 3,000 recruits in summer 2024, amid growing Russian threat, President Emmanuel Macron announces.

Romania's defence ministry signed a deal with France to purchase 231 Mistral man-portable air-defense systems and 934 missiles, worth over 626 million euros, as part of a joint EU procurement deal to strengthen its air defences. (Reuters )

North Korea potentially has 150 nuclear warheads, expected to reach 400 by 2040, escalating geopolitical tensions (The Korea Herald )

Drone attack on Khor Mor gasfield disrupts 80% of power grid in Kurdish region (Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera )

Ethiopia and Eritrea tensions escalate over maritime access, sparking fears of a regional conflict and prompting calls for renewed diplomacy. (Foreign Policy - Nosmot Gbadamosi)

DeepSeek's AI model exhibits up to 50% more security flaws when processing politically sensitive terms, due to built-in censorship mechanisms, posing risks to businesses using the model for development. (SC Media )

China's new Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is designed for near-coast operations, suitable for bullying smaller neighbors, but lacks range and speed for global power projection or combat against capable navies. (Zeihan on Geopolitics )

Turkey's Foreign Ministry criticizes Cyprus-Lebanon maritime border agreement, citing Turkish Cypriot rights and interests, and urges international community not to support the "unilateral move". (ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ )

Turkey begins construction of a destroyer for its multi-layered air defense system, "Iron Dome," with a $6.5 billion contract to enhance its defense capabilities. (ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ )

Russia closes Poland's last consulate in the country, in Irkutsk, in response to Poland's closure of Russia's consulate in Gdansk. (Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS )

Turkey announces readiness to participate in a potential Ukraine security force. (Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS )

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes a large-scale rearmament program for former Soviet states in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). (ΤΑ ΝΕΑ )

Israel launches massive military campaign in northern West Bank, targeting Palestinian armed groups in Tubas, Tammun, and Aqaba, amid escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in the region. (La Jornada )

Egypt Independent: Israel launches large-scale military operation in occupied West Bank, aiming to counter terrorism and prevent its spread in the northern region.

Iran Front Page: Israel's army conducted a new military operation in the occupied West Bank, raiding several towns.

The Dominican Republic has granted the US temporary use of its main airport and airbase for logistical operations in the fight against Caribbean narcotics trafficking. (Excélsior - RSS - liliana.moscoso)

Poland to receive 44 billion euros from EU for military aid amid Russian threats (AFP - WOJTEK RADWANSKI - Azima Bashir Aminu)

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu declares national security emergency, vows to recruit more soldiers and police to combat rising banditry and kidnappings. (Politics Archives - NNN - Rachel Adams)

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau announce a new junta leader, consolidating power after a coup days following the country's presidential election, with the opposition claiming the coup was staged to avoid defeat. (Boston Herald - Associated Press Spanish)

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: Guinea-Bissau: General Horta Nta Na Man sworn in as transitional president after a military coup deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

La Jornada: Military forces in Guinea-Bisáu seize control, suspending elections and detaining President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, amid the country's fourth coup since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974.

Perfil: Military coup in Guinea-Bissau, president detained, fifth coup since independence

World News Today: International News Headlines - The Hindu | The Hindu: Military officers in Guinea-Bissau seize power, declaring total control of the country.

Nepal's new Rs 100 note features a revised national map, including disputed Indian territories, reviving a 2020 border row with India. (Times of India - TOI NEWS DESK)

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on December 5, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, driven by a sharp fall in food prices and tax cuts on consumer goods. (Reuters - Pranoy Krishna)

India's economy is expected to maintain growth through 2025/26, driven by strong rural and urban demand, steady public spending, and easing inflation, despite trade-related uncertainties. (Reuters )

Australia and the EU have formed a strategic partnership to drive democratic supply chains for critical minerals, enhancing resource security and reducing dependence on authoritarian-controlled markets. (Discovery Alert - Muflih Hidayat)

JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs announce UK expansion plans, with JP Morgan investing £10 billion in a new London tower and Goldman Sachs doubling its Birmingham staff. (The Independent - Anna Wise)

Africa's GDP may double by 2040 with a $155bn annual infrastructure push, according to an OECD/AU report. (Investors King )

India's GDP doubles in a decade and is set to overtake Japan, according to the IMF. (News On AIR )

India's logistics cost reduced to 7.97% of GDP due to infrastructure development (Fortune India )

UAE approves National Encryption Policy and issues executive regulation, impacting economy and trade (Economy Middle East )

Canada's competitiveness chair warns of serious risk of falling behind in global economy (Investment Executive )

Geopolitics may cause brief oil price spikes but sustained disruptions are unlikely, according to McNally (BNN Bloomberg )

Mexico's president invests in a supercomputer to enhance data processing and technological capabilities (Excélsior - RSS - mauricio.alvarado.martinez)

China launches plan to align consumer goods supply with demand, targeting trillion-yuan sectors by 2027 (News - South China Morning Post - Xinyi Wu)

Xiaomi hired a former Tesla engineer to lead robotic hand development, intensifying talent grab in the industry (News - South China Morning Post - Iris Deng)

Saudi Arabia and Italy collaborate with UNIDO to enhance coffee supply chains in Africa (https://saudigazette.com.sa/ )

The AI disruption market is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, growing at a 40% CAGR, driven by technological, operational, and customer-facing innovations. (Business Wire )

Global economic risks escalate due to high debt levels, market volatility, and uncertain AI growth, sparking concerns of a potential financial crisis. (The New York Times )

Dogecoin's price strengthens with debut of its first US spot ETF, despite muted institutional demand, with growing bullish conviction among market participants (Arabian Post - The Arabian Post Network)

Bulgaria's government withdraws 2026 budget due to public protests over tax increases (The Independent - Via AP news wire)

Myanmar's military reduces sentences for 3,085 and drops charges for 5,580 ahead of election (Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera )

Mexico's president presents a new plan to restore peace and justice in Michoacán, focusing on security, social programs, and economic development (Excélsior - RSS - mauricio.alvarado.martinez)

Egypt affirms support for Lebanon's stability and sovereignty amid border tensions (Dailynewsegypt - Daily News Egypt)

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon-hee faces corruption allegations, accused of exerting unlawful control over state affairs (News - South China Morning Post - Park Chan-kyong)

Thailand floods may reduce rubber output by $140 million, impacting economy (TradingView )

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits Simeulue Island in Indonesia, prompting locals to rush outside with no immediate reports of damages (News - AFP)

Thailand and neighboring countries battle record floods, killing over 150 people, with Thailand's Hat Yai city experiencing its heaviest rainfall in 300 years, prompting military relief efforts. (https://saudigazette.com.sa/ )

The Digital Freedom Project is challenging Australia's teen social media ban in the High Court, seeking funding from tech giants like Elon Musk and Google to support their case. (The Age - Politics / Federal - Brittany Busch)