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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks Collapse Amid New Gaza Clashes
Intense fighting erupted in Gaza after ceasefire negotiations in Doha failed, with over 50 Palestinians and 12 Israeli soldiers reported killed [1]. Hamas accused Israel of violating prior truces, while Netanyahu vows to intensify operations against remaining militants [2]. International mediators urge immediate de-escalation to prevent regional spillover [1].
COP30 Climate Summit Reaches Historic $1 Trillion Annual Funding Pledge
Delegates at COP30 in Brazil finalized a $1 trillion yearly commitment from developed nations for climate adaptation in vulnerable countries [3]. The deal includes binding emissions cuts and a global methane reduction target by 2030 [4]. Critics note enforcement mechanisms remain weak [3].
US Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 0.5% Amid Recession Fears
The Fed lowered rates to 3.75-4% to stimulate growth as unemployment hits 5.2% and GDP forecasts dim [5]. Chair Powell cited persistent inflation above 3% but prioritized employment [6]. Markets rallied, with Dow up 2.5% [5].
China Launches Massive Solar Farm in Gobi Desert, Powering 100 Million Homes
The 4.5 GW Tengger Desert Solar Park, largest globally, went fully online, supplying clean energy to Beijing and Shanghai [7]. It reduces CO2 by 6 million tons yearly and advances China's 2060 carbon neutrality goal [8]. Experts hail it as a renewable energy milestone [7].
EU Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports
New EU sanctions target 90% of remaining Russian oil and gas flows, accelerating diversification to LNG from Qatar and US [9]. Moscow retaliates with fertilizer export curbs, raising global food price fears [10]. Impact expected to spike European energy costs short-term [9].
OpenAI Releases AGI-Level Model, Sparking Global AI Arms Race Debate
OpenAI's 'Orion-2' model demonstrates human-expert performance across benchmarks, available via API with safety guardrails [11]. Governments call for international AI regulation summit in 2026 [12]. ethicists warn of job displacement and misuse risks [11].
Deadly Earthquake in Japan Kills 28, Triggers Tsunami Alerts
A 7.2 magnitude quake struck off Honshu, causing widespread damage in Tokyo suburbs and evacuations [13]. Rescue efforts ongoing amid aftershocks; nuclear plants report no anomalies [14]. International aid pledged by US and South Korea [13].
Trump Announces Cabinet Picks Including Musk for Commerce Secretary
President-elect Trump nominated Elon Musk for Commerce amid post-election transition buzz [15]. Musk pledges deregulation to boost manufacturing; critics fear conflicts with Tesla interests [16]. Senate confirmation hearings set for January [15].
India Overtakes China in GDP Growth, Hits 7.8% Annual Rate
India's Q4 GDP surged past China's 4.9%, driven by tech exports and domestic consumption [17]. IMF upgrades 2026 forecast to 8.2%, positioning India as top global grower [18]. Challenges persist in rural unemployment [17].
WHO Declares End to Monkeypox Global Emergency After Vaccine Rollout
With cases down 95% due to mass vaccinations, WHO lifted the emergency status first declared in 2022 [19]. Over 1 billion doses administered worldwide; focus shifts to endemic surveillance [20]. Travel restrictions fully lifted [19].
Boeing Stock Plummets 15% After Latest 737 MAX Incident
A 737 MAX engine failure on United flight prompted FAA grounding of 50 jets for inspections [21]. No injuries, but probe reveals manufacturing flaws similar to prior crashes [22]. Boeing CEO vows transparency amid lawsuits [21].
Breakthrough in Fusion Energy: Commonwealth Fusion Achieves Net Gain
MIT spin-off CFS sustained net energy fusion for 10 seconds, a record, paving way for commercial reactors by 2030s [23]. Backed by $2B investments, it promises unlimited clean power [24]. Skeptics question scalability [23].