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The United States is introducing the third rehabilitation regime in three years against the Chinese semiconductor industry. The restrictions will affect 140 companies, including Piotech, which will need a special license to cooperate with American suppliers.

China has launched its first Long March-12 rocket from a new commercial site on Hainan Island. The rocket successfully launched two experimental satellites into orbit, demonstrating the country's desire to compete with SpaceX.

The United States has approved the sale of spare parts for the F-16 and radar systems to Taiwan in the amount of 3 385 million. China has protested over the deal and the transit of President Taiwan through the United States.

Nick Pope, the British Ministry of Defense's colishniy kerivnik, reported the UFO incident to Russia and China before the appearance of drones over RAF air bases. The incidents could have been caused by the launch of Storm Shadow missiles.

Newsweek analyzed the possible consequences of a nuclear strike by an American B-83 bomb on Moscow, Beijing and Pyongyang. It is estimated that the total number of victims may reach more than 4 million people.

The US State Department has agreed to sell тай 385 million worth of F16 spare parts and radars to Taiwan. The deal includes fighter jet support and advanced mobile subscriber equipment from General Dynamics.

Riyadh abandoned an ambitious defense treaty with the United States in exchange for normalizing relations with Israel. Instead, Saudi Arabia is pushing for a more modest agreement on military cooperation.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma made a rare public visit to the company's headquarters in China. Its return comes amid Beijing's attempts to restore confidence in the private sector after prolonged pressure on technology companies.

Andrei Belousov visited North Korea for talks with the country's military leadership. The United States claims that North Korea has sent more than 10,000 soldiers to Russia and is supplying military equipment.

Anna Lena Burbok is planning a short working visit to Beijing. On Monday, a meeting will be held with his Chinese counterpart to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine.

The Senegalese President called on France to close all military bases in the country, calling them incompatible with sovereignty. The demand is related to Macron's recognition of responsibility for the "massacre" of Senegalese soldiers in 1944.

China has released three American citizens, including one sentenced to death. In response, the United States returned four people wanted by the Chinese authorities.

The Chinese and Russian military conducted the ninth Joint Strategic Air Patrol over the Sea of Japan. The operation is part of the annual cooperation plan between the Armed Forces of the two countries.

The EP adopted a resolution calling for providing Ukraine with aircraft, Taurus missiles and air defense systems. The document also calls for tougher sanctions against Iran, Belarus and North Korea for supporting aggression.

The 225-meter ship Yi Peng 3 stretched anchor for 160 km, damaging underwater cables between European countries. Investigators are considering the version of deliberate sabotage with the possible participation of Russian intelligence.

The European Commission is preparing a plan to reduce staff at many of its embassies due to budget constraints. The bloc plans to focus on countries with strategic interests of the EU and the G20.

In China, a new ship with an unusual design resembling an aircraft carrier was noticed. The ship has three superstructures and is divided into flight and hangar decks, but its purpose is unknown.

The head of the European Commission called for an increase in EU defense spending, which amounts to 1. 9% of GDP against 9% in Russia. The first European Commissioner for Defense has been appointed to strengthen Europe's military potential.

The leading European developers of electric vertical take-off aircraft are facing financial problems. Lilium has declared bankruptcy, and Volocopter may come under the control of Chinese Geely.

China has launched an investigation into Defense Minister Dongjun on suspicion of corruption. This is the third consecutive head of the Chinese defense ministry who has been under investigation for corruption.

KNIISE is investigating Russian and Iranian weapons used against Ukraine. Some samples contain up to 90% of foreign components, including parts from Japan, China, and European countries.

The Russian ruble hit a 32-month low, falling to 106. 40 per dollar. The fall in the currency was caused by sanctions against Rita's financial sector and violation of foreign trade payments.

The European Parliament voted to approve the second European Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen. The new composition received 370 votes in favor and is expected to begin work on December 1, 2024.

Donald Trump has elected Jamieson Greer as chief trade representative of the United States. Greer, who previously worked with Trump, will help impose new duties on goods from China, Canada and Mexico.

International partners have criticized Trump's plans to impose high tariffs on imported goods. Countries warn of threats to economic stability and the possibility of a trade war.

The British order looks at options for reacting to the potential of Trump's tariff on imports. The British government can buy American goods, including Jack Daniel's bourbon, and Levi's Harley Davidson.

Sweden is asking a Chinese ship to return to investigate damage to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea. The ship Yi Peng 3, which left the Russian port, was in the area where the damage occurred.

The yacht Sea Story with 44 passengers sank near the Egyptian resort of Marsa Alam. 31 people were rescued, 4 died, 9 are missing, and their search continues.

Bitcoin fell to 9 91,665, dragging the entire cryptocurrency market with it. Ethereum is also showing a 5% drop to 3 3,301 amid declining trading activity.

Liu Lianghe was sentenced to death with a two-year suspended sentence for bribery worth $17 million. He had illegally approved loans worth 3.32 billion yuan, resulting in losses of 190 million yuan.