Japan PM vows ‘resolute’ response after Chinese aircraft accused of locking radar on to Japanese fighter jets

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, was unable to attend the award ceremony in Oslo due to the dangers posed by the political climate in Venezuela. Her daughter accepted the prize on her behalf, emphasizing Machado's commitment to continue the struggle for democracy in Venezuela.

Baby Ruth Villarama's documentary 'Food Delivery' highlights the struggles of Filipino fishers facing aggression from the Chinese coast guard, including incidents of their boats being rammed. The film reflects on the political climate following Rodrigo Duterte's controversial promises regarding the Scarborough Shoal during his presidential campaign in 2016.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that China is increasing its military cooperation with Russia, a development that raises concerns among Ukraine's allies. This announcement follows a meeting of the British- and French-led coalition, which aims to coordinate support for Ukraine amid ongoing tensions with Russia.

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, Japan, prompting officials to issue a megaquake advisory. While the probability of a larger quake is estimated at only 1%, authorities have urged residents to prepare for potential aftershocks. The quake resulted in 34 injuries and some damage to infrastructure.

American playwright Jeremy O Harris was released from custody in Japan three weeks after his arrest on November 16 for alleged drug smuggling, following the discovery of 0.78 grams of MDMA in his bag at Naha airport. Prosecutors are continuing their investigation into the incident.

The Trump administration has approved Nvidia's sale of its advanced H200 AI chips to China, a decision criticized by hardliners in Washington who fear it may enhance China's military capabilities. This policy shift marks a significant change from previous restrictions aimed at safeguarding national security.

The U.S. government has announced that Nvidia's AI chips will undergo an unusual security review before being exported to China, a move that could allow the government to take a 25% cut of sales from shipments originating in Taiwan. This review comes amid ongoing national security concerns regarding advanced technology transfers to China.

Former President Donald Trump has reversed previous restrictions, allowing Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to approved customers in China. This policy shift is seen as a significant change in the U.S.-China technological landscape, raising concerns about national security and the implications for the global AI race.