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EU countries agree on common stance on new rules for US tech giants
However, they will have to iron out the final details with EU lawmakers, who have proposed tougher rules and higher fines
 "EU countries agree on common stance on new rules for US tech giants")
Don't have illusions over Taiwan, China's Defence Ministry tells US
China says the issue of Taiwan is the most sensitive in its ties with the US
 "Don't have illusions over Taiwan, China's Defence Ministry tells US")
Opec weighs policy shift after US-led crude release pledge
Saudi Arabia, Russia consider pausing planned output hikes
 "Opec weighs policy shift after US-led crude release pledge")
Chinese military asks US to stop military activities in South China Sea
The USS Connecticut struck an object underwater in the South China Sea (SCS) last month. Eleven sailors on board the submarine were injured in the accident
 "Chinese military asks US to stop military activities in South China Sea")
US-based cloud-based AI platform Nestlings opens office in Bengaluru
Nestlings said it offers a one-stop solution that connects students with higher education universities
 "US-based cloud-based AI platform Nestlings opens office in Bengaluru")
Climate action: China plans methane emission controls in key industries
China and the US, the world's two biggest greenhouse gases emitters, unveiled a deal earlier this month to ramp up cooperation tackling climate change, including by cutting methane emissions.
 "Climate action: China plans methane emission controls in key industries")
US regulators to clarify rules and regulations over crypto risks in 2022
The banking regulators in the US have announced a plan to clarify the rules and regulations around how banks can use cryptocurrencies over the next year
 "US regulators to clarify rules and regulations over crypto risks in 2022")
Polyp removed from Biden's colon was potentially pre-cancerous: Doctor
The polyp removed from President Joe Biden's colon last week was a benign, slow-growing but potentially pre-cancerous lesion, his doctor said
 "Polyp removed from Biden's colon was potentially pre-cancerous: Doctor")
China asks US to immediately stop elevating relations with Taiwan
China asked the US to immediately "stop elevating relations with Taiwan in essence" following the second US-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue held this week.
 "China asks US to immediately stop elevating relations with Taiwan")
US to sell 32 million barrels of mostly sour crude from 4 SPR sites
The sale of SPR oil, which is mainly blended sour crude, is expected to depress the value of U.S. sour crude Mars and benefit buyers in Asia which processes mainly high-sulphur oil
US special envoy for Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Doha next week
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tom West will meet the Taliban leaders in Doha next week
 "US special envoy for Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Doha next week")
Oil prices slip awaiting OPEC+ response to US-led crude release
Oil prices ticked lower on Thursday with investors waiting to see how major producers respond to the emergency crude release by major consuming countries designed to cool the market
Wall Street shares mixed after Fed minutes; US Treasury yields near highs
Oil prices were largely steady as investors questioned the effectiveness of a U.S.-led release of oil from strategic reserves
 "Wall Street shares mixed after Fed minutes; US Treasury yields near highs")
US President Joe Biden invites Taiwan to upcoming Democracy Summit
Taiwan was invited to join nations, including the UK and Japan, at the December 9-10 virtual summit
 "US President Joe Biden invites Taiwan to upcoming Democracy Summit")
US weekly jobless claims drop to 52-year low; Q3 growth revised slightly up
Claims have been declining since October, though the pace has slowed in recent weeks as applications approach the pre-pandemic average of about 220,000
 "US weekly jobless claims drop to 52-year low; Q3 growth revised slightly up")
Joe Biden nominates Shalanda Young to lead White House budget office
Coloretti would join the administration from the Urban Institute think tank, where she is a senior vice president
 "Joe Biden nominates Shalanda Young to lead White House budget office")
Explainer - What is happening with United States gasoline prices?
The White House on Tuesday announced plans to release millions of barrels of oil from strategic reserves
 "Explainer - What is happening with United States gasoline prices?")
President Biden's new helicopter hits setback: it's unreliable in a crisis
The Biden administration hasn't yet determined if the helicopter can be put into operation because it's still assessing its safety, according to a U.S. official
 "President Biden's new helicopter hits setback: it's unreliable in a crisis")
China slams US for inviting Taiwan for 'Summit for Democracy'
Taiwan, a self-ruling island as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary, is among 110 invitees to the Washington-led Summit for Democracy
Oil mixed, investors sceptical about effectiveness of joint reserve release
TOKYO (Reuters) -Oil prices largely held gains Wednesday, with investors sceptical about the effectiveness of a U.S.-led coordinated release of stocks from strategic reserves and turning their focus to the next step by oil producers.
