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Gas prices in Europe continue to decline due to mild and windy weather. Storm Darrag increased wind power production, which reduced the use of gas for electricity.

The global advertising market will exceed. 1 trillion for the first time in 2023, of which more than 50% will be received by tech giants. By 2024, the share of digital advertising will reach 73% of the total volume.

In the Netherlands, a 43-year-old engineer from Russia was banned from entering for 20 years for stealing ASML technological secrets. The suspect could sell stolen chip manufacturing data for tens of thousands of euros.

Brent and WTI oil prices rose 0. 5% due to political tensions following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria. Saudi Aramco is cutting prices for Asia due to weak demand, while OPEC+ is delaying production increases until April 2025.

Taiwan has set up an emergency response center through seven new Chinese airspace zones around the island. China is planning military exercises in response to the visit of the Taiwanese president to the United States.

Taiwan's Defense Ministry has reported 16 Chinese warships near the island and expects new maneuvers. China reacted sharply to the visit of the Taiwanese president to the United States and American support for the island.

After meeting with Zelensky in Paris, Trump announced the need for a cease-fire and the start of negotiations. According to him, Ukraine is ready to conclude an agreement on ending the war.

The US House of Representatives will consider a bill allocating 3 3 billion to remove Chinese equipment from telecommunications networks. The document contains provisions on countering China's influence and assessing its biotechnological capabilities.

The European Commission has warned Georgia about the possible suspension of the visa-free regime due to non-compliance with the conditions. The country needs to repeal restrictive laws and harmonize its visa policy with the EU.

A US court ordered ByteDance to abandon Tik Tok by early next year under the threat of a ban. The decision could affect 170 million TikTok users in the United States.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way to resolve the war in Ukraine. According to him, the international community should promote direct dialogue between the parties.

Russian Geran-2 drones massively fail due to poor-quality Chinese servomotors. New T-90M tanks are produced without laser sensors due to sanctions restrictions.

Donald Trump announced the appointment of ex-senator David Purdue as the new US ambassador to China. Purdue, who has a background in Asia and has supported challenging the 2020 election, will replace Nicholas Burns.

Chinese manufacturers are increasing the export of hybrid cars to Europe due to new tariffs on electric vehicles. Hybrid exports to the EU tripled, reaching 65,800 units between July and October.

KNIISE established Russia's use of two types of North Korean missiles KN23 and KN24 against Ukraine. Experts were able to identify the differences between the missiles after obtaining more complete fragments.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denied the possibility of sending German troops to Ukraine. He called Foreign Minister Burbock's statement only a “diplomatic response” to a hypothetical question.

NATO foreign ministers have agreed on a package of measures to counter cyber threats from the Russian Federation. Measures include sharing intelligence, additional training, and strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure.

McDonald's has started testing the morning menu in restaurants in Vinnytsia due to the availability of various sales channels. If successful, the company plans to expand its breakfasts to other cities in Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that there is an exchange of military assistance between the Russian Federation and the DPRK. Russia is receiving troops and weapons, while in return it is helping the DPRK develop its missile and nuclear programs.

American TV presenter Tucker Carlson arrived in Moscow for an interview with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. The journalist planned to discuss the possibility of a nuclear conflict and Russia's relations with China and the West.

Brave1 was developed by three Ukrainian analogues of the Chinese Mavic UAV, which are already used at the front. The drones comply with NATO standards, have electronic warfare protection and automatic landing.

Beijing has banned the supply of gallium, germanium and other metals to the United States after new US restrictions on chips. Chinese trade associations have called for a reduction in purchases of American chips.

The Pentagon allocates військової 725 million in military assistance to Ukraine, including three types of remote mining systems ADAM, MOMS and Volcano. The aid package also includes drones, MANPADS, and anti-tank missiles.

The US special committee has completed a two-year investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic and published a 520-page report. The document confirms the theory of a virus leak from a laboratory in Uman and reveals numerous violations during the pandemic.

On Tuesday, two new damage to internet cables between Sweden and Finland was detected in Finland. Finnish police initially suspected the crime, but later refused to investigate it.

Mark Rutte warned Trump about the threat to the United States from the alliance of China, Iran and the DPRK in the event of a peace agreement unfavorable for Ukraine. The NATO Secretary General pointed out the risks of the transfer of missile technology between these countries.

Four German teenagers were sentenced to long prison terms for the murder of two Ukrainian basketball players in the city of Oberhausen. The attackers, aged 14-16, received from 8.5 to 10 years in prison.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that it is refusing any security guarantees that are an alternative to full membership in NATO. The decision was made in view of the experience of the Budapest Memorandum and its ineffectiveness.

The UK's National Cybersecurity Center records an increase in cyber attacks over the past year. European countries are developing plans to respond to possible Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.

The US Department of Commerce is introducing new rules for controlling the export of semiconductor technologies to China. The restrictions apply to 24 types of hardware, 3 types of software, and 140 Chinese companies.