United States
TikTok Ban: President Joe Biden has announced that TikTok will be banned in the U.S. starting Sunday unless ByteDance sells its stake, citing security concerns. This decision is set to take effect in the final week of Biden's presidency. Financial Times
Inauguration Preparations: Donald Trump is preparing for his upcoming inauguration, with discussions about potential policy directions, including the acquisition of Greenland, which has raised international concerns. BBC
Middle East
Gaza Conflict: The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 46,000 Palestinian deaths and more than 109,000 injuries, with women and children comprising over half of the casualties. Israel claims to have killed 17,000 militants but has not provided evidence. The war began after Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel in October 2023, killing 1,200 and taking 250 hostages. Israel's air and ground operations have displaced many Palestinians, leading to critical shortages. AP News
Lebanon's Political Shift: Lebanon's parliament has elected Joseph Aoun as president, ending a prolonged presidential vacuum. AP News
Europe
France's Political Agenda: France's new Prime Minister, François Bayrou, is set to outline his policy priorities on Tuesday. Financial Times
Academy Awards Nominations: The Academy Awards nominations are scheduled to be announced on Sunday. Financial Times
Asia
China's Economic Indicators: China is expected to release key economic indicators this week, including GDP and industrial production figures. Financial Times
India's Inflation Data: India is set to release inflation data this week, providing insights into the country's economic health. Financial Times
Climate Change
Accelerated Climate Change: Recent scientific research indicates that climate change is progressing more rapidly than previously anticipated. Key findings include the possibility that global warming has already reached 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, which could trigger irreversible and extreme climate change. Additionally, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is at risk of a significant slowdown with drastic climate impacts, while mass coral bleaching suggests reefs may have passed a critical point of recovery.
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