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Japan Lawmakers Meet Chinese Envoy Amid Spat, Reports Say
A coalition of Japanese lawmakers promoting friendship with China met with Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao in Tokyo, according to local media, signaling efforts to ease tensions while the two nations also sparred over disputed islands.

Fanuc Shares Surge on Agreement With Nvidia to Integrate AI
Fanuc Corp. shares rose as much as 9.4% to the highest since July 2021 after the company said it’s partnering with Nvidia Corp. in real-world factory lines as well as in production simulations.

Bank of England Warns Debt-Fueled Spending Boom Could Unravel
The Bank of England warned that a multi-trillion dollar spending boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure financed by debt risks unraveling given “materially stretched” stock market valuations.

Russia says it captured Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine
Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces have also captured the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv.

Nobel Laureate Says Iran Using Execution as ‘Tool of Repression’
A leading Iranian rights activist and Nobel laureate said state suppression in the Islamic Republic is getting worse as the country faces multiple crises, including regional isolation and a deteriorating economy.

Zhipu Grows Revenue and Users on Path to China’s First AI IPO
Chinese OpenAI challenger Zhipu has hit a key revenue milestone and grown users of its fledgling AI development tools business, hoping the fast-growing service will propel an upcoming stock market debut.

Norway’s Labor, Partners Resume Talks to Break Budget Deadlock
Norway’s ruling Labor Party is signaling no concessions on key demands by two smaller partners as talks continue on next year’s budget with an aim to avert a cabinet crisis.