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đź“…December 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Global politics today feature escalating Ukraine war pressures, major US foreign aid cuts, diplomatic shifts on AI governance, and deepening regional tensions amid climate and democracy challenges.
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Russia Shows No Sign of Backing Down in Ukraine

Diplomatic pressure intensifies as Russia continues its offensive in Ukraine, reporting new territorial gains and showing no willingness to negotiate a ceasefire. Source 2Source 5

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US Launches 'Genesis' Initiative for AI-Driven Science

President Trump announced the 'Genesis' Initiative to accelerate scientific discovery using artificial intelligence, marking a major US push in global AI leadership. Source 2

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US Restructures Foreign Aid, Closes USAID

The US government has closed USAID and consolidated its functions, freezing most foreign aid and terminating billions in funding, destabilizing global democracy and development programs. Source 4

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G20 Advances Global AI Governance Without US Leadership

The G20 summit in South Africa moved forward on AI governance, with China gaining influence as the US was notably absent from key discussions. Source 9

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Latin American Split on US-Venezuela Tensions

Latin American countries are reacting unevenly to US-Venezuela tensions, deepening regional diplomatic divisions amid speculation of regime change efforts. Source 2

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Kyrgyzstan Ratifies Singapore Convention on Settlement Agreements

Kyrgyzstan became the 20th state party to the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements, strengthening global dispute resolution frameworks. Source 11

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COP30 Concludes with Just Transition Mechanism

COP30 established the Belém Action Mechanism for a Global Just Transition, emphasizing labor, human, and environmental rights in climate action. Source 10

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Turkey Urged to Lead Regional Peace Efforts

As US talks with Russia and Ukraine intensify, experts call for Turkey to reassert regional leadership to help secure sustainable peace in Ukraine and the Black Sea. Source 3

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Global Democracy Ecosystem Faces Funding Crisis

The US and other donors have drastically cut democracy support, weakening civil society and emboldening authoritarian regimes worldwide. Source 4

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Africa Pledges New Funding for Global Health

Uganda pledged $3 million to the Global Fund, highlighting African commitment to health security and resilience amid global funding challenges. Source 8