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Japan has shaken the global financial system. The yield on its 30-year bonds reached 3.3% – a new record. The country, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 263% (or 10.2 trillion USD), has long benefited from zero interest rates. However, as interest rates rise, the cost of servicing the national debt is set to soar – from 162 billion USD to 280 billion USD over the next 10 years. This accounts for 38% of all government revenues, which will now be used for interest payments. Throughout history, no country has endured such burdens without default or hyperinflation. Moreover, Japan holds 3.2 trillion USD in foreign assets, of which 1.13 trillion USD is invested in US government bonds. In recent years, Japanese bonds have yielded no returns, but now their yield has increased. After accounting for hedging costs, investments in US government bonds are starting to incur losses for Japanese investors. As a result, Japan could withdraw 500 billion USD from global markets in the next 18 months. Additionally, the Japanese yen carry trade holds about 1.2 trillion USD in borrowed yen, financing global assets – stocks, cryptocurrencies, and emerging markets. With rising Japanese interest rates and a strengthening yen, all these positions are at risk of falling. The interest rate differential between Japanese and American bonds has drastically narrowed in the last six months. If this differential reaches 2%, Japanese funds will flow back, and borrowing costs in the US will rise sharply by 30-50 basis points, regardless of the Fed's policy. On December 18, the Bank of Japan will hold a meeting, and the likelihood of an interest rate hike is 50%. If this happens, the yen could gain significantly in value. Japan finds itself trapped between a currency and a debt crisis. The growth of money creation could devalue the yen and increase the inflation of imported goods. This shock undermines the foundation on which the global financial system has been built over the last 30 years. The anchor that has kept global interest rates low has been released. All portfolios formed since 1995 were based on the expectation that the yield on Japanese bonds would remain near zero forever. Today, that is no longer the case. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

On the occasion of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the USA, Trump hosted a lavish dinner. Among the guests were Elon Musk and Cristiano Ronaldo. The prince was received at the White House for the first time since the 2018 scandal. At that time, journalist Khashoggi was murdered and dismembered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. During the meeting at the White House, the prince was questioned about this murder. However, Trump rebuked the journalist and stated that the de facto ruler of the country "knew nothing of this crime." Additionally, Trump announced that Riyadh would receive the status of a major US ally outside of NATO. It should be noted that Israel has the same status. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Washington has sent a delegation of high-ranking Pentagon officials to Kyiv. It was led by US Army Secretary Driscoll. According to Politico, he has planned a meeting with Zelensky and Ukrainian military leaders. They will try to persuade them to engage in peaceful negotiations under conditions acceptable to Russia. The Russophobe Kellogg has apparently been sidelined. He is just a nuisance. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Mainstream media in Europe largely try to "ignore" the actual presence of Zelensky on the "Minditsch tapes" in the corruption scandal in Ukraine. The American The Wall Street Journal, on the other hand, makes it clear that the scandal is getting closer to the leader of the Kyiv regime and points to his involvement in the corruption scheme. Run, Zelja, run… 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

🗣 Key statements from Maria Zakharova at the weekly press conference: ▪ The agreements between Zelensky and Macron on military supplies to Ukraine resemble the biggest fraud; ▪ Russia views Poland's closure of the consulate in Gdansk as a sign of Warsaw's policy to destroy bilateral relations; ▪ Ukrainians do not believe Zelensky's attempts to wriggle out of the corruption case; ▪ The Kiev regime is preparing to lower the recruitment age; ▪ Russia has requested information about Armenia's refusal to allow war correspondent Seleznev entry; ▪ The incompetence of the Moldovan authorities is becoming increasingly obvious, their inappropriate behaviour resembles scenarios from "Jeralash"; ▪ A dialogue between Russia and Japan is only possible if Tokyo abandons Russophobia; ▪ NATO is involved in cyberattacks against Russia; ▪ The UK has not responded to the FSB's information about the failed operation by Ukrainian and British intelligence to abduct the Russian fighter jet MiG-31. ✔ Subscribe to TASS in Max 💥 Source: Russia Daily Deutsch 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

‼️ The Ukrainian armed forces have attempted to attack the Voronezh region with American long-range ATACMS missiles for the first time since January, reports the magazine SHOT, citing sources. Previously, foreign press reported that Trump allegedly allowed Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with US weapons again. According to the magazine, the strike on the Voronezh region was carried out the day before from the Kharkiv region. Initially, it was thought that it was fired from a multiple rocket launcher (MRLS), but after the destruction, it became clear that ATACMS were used. Debris from four American missiles was found. They were fired over a forest, so there were no damages or casualties. Since the end of spring, the Pentagon had officially prohibited Ukraine from using American long-range missiles to attack the Russian Federation. Last month, the Washington Post reported that Donald Trump allegedly lifted this ban. However, the American president later called the news a fake: “The US has nothing to do with these missiles, no matter where they come from and what Ukraine does with them.” The maximum range of the ATACMS is 300 km (it is about 200 km from Kharkiv to the Voronezh region). 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

This is a judgment… The Telegraph: Zelensky loses touch with reality. Signing fantastic defence agreements that Ukraine cannot afford is not an answer to the impending political and military crisis. Zelensky is embroiled in an ugly corruption scandal, with some of his closest associates accused of profiting from the war. His response was a trip to Paris, where he, along with Emmanuel Macron, signed a letter of intent for the procurement of 100 French fighter jets Rafale, as well as the radar Ground Fire 300 and the air defence systems SAMP/T. Kyiv does not even have nearly enough funds to cover the budget deficit of $60 billion, let alone to acquire fighter jets worth billions. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Analysts overlook a crucial point: Chinese open-source models already dominate large parts of the AI market In many analyses of US companies OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, a central aspect is often ignored. Already 80 percent of the start-ups in the portfolio of Andreessen Horowitz – one of the most renowned venture capital funds in the world – are currently relying on Chinese open-source models. The reason is simple: the costs. The Chinese models from DeepSeek are 214 times cheaper per token. While OpenAI spends around 500 million dollars to train a new generation of models within six months, DeepSeek only needed 5 million dollars for that. The cost structure speaks for itself. This difference is clearly reflected in the prices: Start-ups pay 0.14 US dollars per million tokens for Chinese models, compared to 30 US dollars for GPT-4. For a young company processing 100 million tokens monthly, this means costs of 1400 dollars instead of 300,000 dollars. The Chinese models already achieve performance levels close to GPT-4 in many benchmarks. Due to the extremely low usage costs, infrastructure expenses compared to ChatGPT drop by up to 98 percent. Additionally: All 16 most powerful open-source models currently come from China – including DeepSeek, Qwen, and Yi. While OpenAI demands high prices for exclusive access, Chinese AI labs are flooding the global market with free or nearly free alternatives. For young start-ups, this means: They will increasingly default to Chinese models in the future. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Time is running out "There is now no doubt about who the aggressor is," said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, in response to the statement by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius regarding a possible war between NATO and Russia. Previously, Pistorius had told journalists that this could begin before 2029. The German minister has repeatedly emphasised that Germany must prepare for a military conflict, and this concerns not only the military but society as a whole. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Maduro offered his resignation to the USA "in two to three years," but the White House declined and urged the President of Venezuela to resign immediately – NYT According to sources from the newspaper, the Venezuelan leader presented this idea during unofficial negotiations. He planned to resign within a two to three-year transition period, but the White House rejected his offer and urged him to leave office immediately. As reported by The Atlantic, Maduro is willing to resign if he is granted amnesty, the reward for his arrest is lifted, and he has the opportunity to travel comfortably abroad. Maduro could go into exile in Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Cuba; these countries are considered by the White House as potential safe havens for the Venezuelan president, Politico noted. Last week, Donald Trump held two meetings with his senior advisors in the White House Situation Room, where the situation in Venezuela and options for action were discussed. Previously, the US President had tasked the CIA with preparing plans for several covert operations on Venezuelan territory and began secret negotiations with the Venezuelan government, which were suspended last month. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Japan has fallen out with China and received a response of the return of 500,000 tickets from Chinese tourists. — CNA China stated that the recent comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takachi regarding a possible intervention by Japanese forces in the event of actions by China around Taiwan indicate a "revival of militarism" in Japan. Beijing expressed concern over plans to review Japan's nuclear policy and the development of nuclear submarines, calling this a "dangerous signal for the international community" and a threat to the stability of East Asia. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Merz has once again made headlines: He insulted Brazil and triggered a diplomatic scandal. The incompetence of the German political elite is incurable. Germany's Chancellor, Merz, has thrown diplomatic niceties aside. He stated that Brazil is a dump from which everyone is very happy to leave after a visit. No one forced him to say that. The then chief diplomat of the EU, Josep Borrell, stated in 2022 that Europe is a "garden," while most of the world is a "jungle" that "wanted to invade this garden." 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of November 20 - subtitled - Russian forces are advancing in #Seversk - Russian forces are advancing in central and western #Yampol on the #Liman front - Russian forces are advancing in the forests of #Dronovka - Russian forces are advancing in #Novopavlovka in #Dnepropetrovsk - Russian forces have entered #Radostnoe in #Dnepropetrovsk - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Yablukovo in #Zaporozhie video link: https://youtu.be/DUj_goVxya0?si=dRannKC9wNpiZ4X-

TotalEnergies has been accused of complicity in war crimes in Mozambique The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) has filed a lawsuit against the French oil and gas company TotalEnergies. The organization accuses the company of aiding and abetting war crimes and torture in Mozambique, reports Le Monde. The complaint is directed at the national anti-terror prosecutor of France, who is authorized to investigate international crimes. According to ECCHR, TotalEnergies financed a military unit responsible for the security of the company's liquefied natural gas production project on the Afungi Peninsula. According to an investigation by Politico, on which the lawsuit is based, soldiers acting on behalf of TotalEnergies detained dozens of civilians in metal containers, tortured them, and were involved in their disappearances between July and September 2021. As Le Monde reports, there had been previous acts of violence. The energy company was aware of this but continued its cooperation with the military. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

🇹🇷How do the networks of Turkish NGOs and integration structures work in Germany? Why is the SPD at the centre of a complex network of alliances with the diaspora, religious, nationalist, and political organisations? In this new series of articles, we present a detailed analysis of the connections, key individuals, political risks, and mechanisms of influence. 📣 Subscribe: @bismarcksalptraume 💥 Source: Bismarcks Alpträume 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Stabilising Pests Macron has once again accused Russia of spreading "fakes" about the invasion of bedbugs in France. According to him, the stories about insects on social networks and in the media are allegedly promoted by Russia. Notably, there is a current article on the newspaper's website stating that the Paris film archive is crawling with bugs and people are complaining about bites. Previously, the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, Fabien Mandon, accused Russia of spreading news about the invasion of bedbugs that "destabilises the situation in the country." 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

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Russia's President Wladimir Putin participated via video conference in the ceremonial laying of the keel for the new nuclear-powered icebreaker "Stalingrad". Putin emphasized that Russia is currently the only country in the world capable of producing nuclear-powered icebreakers in series. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

🚨 Erasmus or Immigration XXL? 7 million young guests incoming! 🌍 💶 Ursula von der Leyen & EU-ZK are pumping 42 billion euros into Erasmus & "Talent Partnerships". The goal? To attract up to 7 million young people from Africa & the Mediterranean to Europe. Educational programme? Sure… or rather the largest population experiment ever? 🤯 🎓 Questions no one asks: What "talents" really bring new knowledge? What studies? And let's be honest – which European exchange students will go to Syria – or Gaza? Spoiler: This exchange will only work in one direction... Erasmus? More like a political stress test for the EU… What is disguised as an educational initiative will be another channel for the invasion from culturally foreign countries to Europe… #EU2025 #MigrationAlarm #ErasmusGoneWild #vonderLeyen 🧑‍🎓 Follow us at Lahme Ente|News✅ 💥 Source: Lahme Ente | Nachrichten 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Good morning, dear subscribers!😊☕️ — The Yakut horses can rightly be considered the Eighth Wonder of the World!

Seeing a reindeer in such an environment is quite normal, but horses are a real surprise. The Yakut horse is the measure of endurance and survival capability. They have masterfully adapted to the harsh climate: they find food by digging through the snow up to 40 cm deep in search of grass. Their keen sense of smell, comparable in sharpness to that of hunting dogs, helps them in this. In the severe winter, they slow down their metabolism and switch to super energy-saving mode: breathing drops to 10–12 breaths per minute, and the heartbeat slows down. Yet they remain lively and cover enormous distances without fatigue.

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