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WHAT'S NEXT?: Donald Trump's surprise win in the Presidential election mean the world and America can expect prolonged uncertainty as new domestic policies are put in place, different international relationships formed and attitudes change towards current friends and rivals.

• The United States Senate will take under consideration a new proposal to suspend the asylum law and deport undocumented immigrants. Diario AS
• ENOC's exploration of alternative technology pathways to lower emissions and develop the use of hydrogen in mobility reflects its commitment to the National Hydrogen Strategy and is in line with the Dubai Green Mobility Initiative 2030. Gulf Business
• Deutsche Bank said in a note on Monday that it now expects the U.S. economy to grow by 1.9% in 2024, on a quarterly average basis, compared with its prior forecast of 0.3%. Yahoo Finance
• Many fear Bukele's grip on power will further erode democracy in El Salvador and push the Central American country to authoritarianism. Democracy Now!
• Given plans for a two-state solution to be tabled in exchange for Saudi recognition of Israel - and all the security guarantees that would entail - the current Muslim unity over Palestine's plight could fragment along the lines of US / Saudi vs Russia / Iran. DAWN.COM
• While Russia's pro-Palestine positioning will win it more fans across the Global South, its pro-Tehran, anti-US stance will leave it in murky political waters given the post-conflict scenario shaping up in the Middle East. DAWN.COM
• Chinese consumer's spending on personal luxury goods surpassed pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 and has continued to grow year-on-year to reach US$ 59 billion by 2023, with its personal luxury goods spending forecasted to reach $88 billion by 2028. Luxurious Magazine
• While latest data signaled the U.S. labor market's resilience in the face of the tightest credit conditions seen in years, strengthening hopes of a soft landing, uncertainty over when borrowing costs might be lowered prevailed. Devdiscourse
• The Houthi forces appear to be threatening vessels they believe have affiliation / links with Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom. IMCA - International Marine Contractors Association
• Not only the United States but China has made trillions of dollars of investment in AI under its Made in China 2025 plan which aims at integrating AI into 10 key industries including IT, robotics, eco-friendly automotive, and aerospace equipment, etc. by 2025. Eurasia Review
• The African and Caribbean population in the UK shows a 20-50% lower risk of CHD but a 1.5-2.5 times higher risk of stroke compared to the other ethnic groups [1, 2, 3, 4], which is different from the USA. BioMed Central
• Iranian-backed Iraqi militias said that they will continue attacks targeting US forces until US forces are expelled from Iraq. Critical Threats
• US Air Force bombers working in conjunction with U.S. Navy submarines could decimate a Chinese invasion fleet and save Taiwan. The Telegraph
• The global landscape will witness the rise of AI regulation, including the European Union AI Act and regulations in other regions like the USA and China, marking a significant shift towards responsible and accountable AI deployment. insideBIGDATA
• Billions of people will vote in elections in 2024 in Europe as well as in India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States. Carnegie Europe
• With increasing regional turbulence, the United States and Europe will face mounting pressure to take actions geared towards restabilization, complicating their ability to devote resources to other ongoing challenges such as the war in Ukraine. Podtail
• Hydrogen is a significant industrial opportunity for the UK UK and is likely to play a major role in supporting the decarbonization of industrial processes, power and some parts of transport, such as maritime and aviation (either through direct use or sustainable aviation fuels). GOV.UK
• Located in the state of Georgia, LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels will produce 10 million gallons of SAF and renewable diesel per year from low carbon and certified ethanol, meeting US and global standards. Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability in India
• Vessel restrictions at the Panama Canal due to a drought are causing more VLGCs leaving from the United States to head east toward either the Suez Canal or the Cape of Good Hope. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• China's new ALBM, if installed aboard its H6 - K bombers, could attack US military installations in Guam and Wake Island as well as major surface warships including aircraft carriers and amphibious warfare ships. Asia Times
• Veterans who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam, American Samoa and Johnston Atoll will be presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
• As U.S. bases on Guam and Wake Island, let alone South Korea and Japan, are increasingly considered highly vulnerable to a new generation of Chinese and North Korean armaments, Australia's importance will only grow. The Diplomat

Last updated: 07 February 2024