Russia considers the West's monopoly on AI technology, Ukraine-Lithuania discuss 'peace formula', halt war in Gaza

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, President Putin saying it is unacceptable for Western platforms to monopolize AI technology, bombs in the Israel-Hamas war, Thanksgiving in the US... are impressive photos of the week compiled by CNN, Reuters, The Guardian...

Ảnh ấn tượng (20-26/11): Nga nhận định việc phương Tây độc quyền công nghệ AI, Ukraine-Lithuania bàn ‘công thức hòa bình’, tạm dừng chiến ở Gaza

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) and Sberbank CEO German Gref (L) visit an exhibition on artificial intelligence (AI) in Moscow, Russia, on November 24. Putin said he would soon approve a new strategy for developing AI and significantly increasing the number of supercomputers, warning that it would be dangerous and unacceptable to allow Western platforms to monopolize AI technology. (Source: Sputnik/AP)

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, US, on November 19, starting Thanksgiving week, enjoying a “Thanksgiving with Friends” meal with service members and their families. (Source: CNN)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (center), African Union (AU) Chair Azali Assoumani (right) and AU Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat at a press conference in Berlin, Germany, on November 20, within the framework of the Germany-Africa Summit. At the Summit, Germany announced that it would provide an additional $4.4 billion in aid to Africa by 2030 to support investments under the EU-Africa Green Energy Initiative. (Source: Clean Energy Wire)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers the opening speech at the Global Food Security Summit at Lancaster House, London, UK, November 20. The event was organized at the initiative of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, launched in September 2023, after Russia announced its withdrawal from the Black Sea Grains Initiative, with the participation of representatives from 20 countries, including Somalia, UAE, Brazil, Pakistan, Yemen, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Indonesia... and international organizations such as the World Food Organization, the World Health Organization of the United Nations. (Source: AP)

King Charles III of Britain awards the Order of the British Empire to the band Blackpink for their contributions to arts and sciences in London, Britain, during the state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to the foggy country, November 22. (Source: Getty)

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala (wearing glasses) during a welcoming ceremony for his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico during their visit to Prague on November 24. Speaking at a press conference after the talks, Prime Minister Fico said the two sides had similar views on most issues, except for the provision of weapons to Ukraine. (Source: AP)

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal (R) and his Lithuanian counterpart Ingrida Simonyte sign a cooperation agreement in Kiev, Ukraine, on November 24. The two sides discussed strengthening air defenses and President Volodymyr Zelensky's 'peace formula'. (Source: Ukrinform)

Far-right candidate Javier Milei addresses the crowd in Buenos Aires after winning Argentina's presidential election on November 19. According to official results, Milei won about 56% of the vote, while his opponent, Economy Minister Sergio Massa, won 44%. (Source: Getty)

A woman walks in a park in Kiev, Ukraine, during the first snowfall of the season, November 22. (Source: Reuters)

Ukrainian soldiers fire artillery toward Bakhmut, Ukraine, November 18. (Source: Getty)

Rescue workers work at a hospital in Selydove, Ukraine, on November 21, after the facility was hit by a missile attack during the conflict with Russia. The conflict broke out in February 2022 and has shown no signs of easing. (Source: Reuters)

Palestinians search for survivors after an Israeli attack in Rafah, Gaza, on November 22. According to the Hamas media office, as of November 21, the number of Palestinians killed in the conflict in the Gaza Strip has surpassed 14,000 since October 7. (Source: AP)

Palestinians flee northern Gaza on November 24. Last week, Israel and Hamas reached a four-day ceasefire agreement, starting November 24. Accordingly, Israel stopped its air and ground operations in the Gaza Strip; Hamas released 50 women and children in exchange for 150 Palestinian women and children held by Israel. (Source: Getty)

Migrants cross the border between Mexico and the United States in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Spurred on by online rumors about changes to immigration laws, some attempted to cross the border and claim humanitarian asylum. (Source: Getty)

A furnace melts old weapons at a steel plant in Nobsa, Colombia, on November 21. About 53,000 guns were melted down to make steel to support social projects by 2024. (Source: Getty)

This aerial photo taken on November 19 shows a flooded neighborhood in Encantado, Brazil. Flooding and landslides in the south of the country have killed at least six people. (Source: Getty)

Hindu devotees worshipping the Sun god stand in the polluted Yamuna river during the Chhath Puja festival in New Delhi, India, November 20. (Source: Reuters)

People watch giant Pillsbury Doughboy balloons during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on November 23. The annual Macy's parade is often highlighted by giant balloons shaped like characters and performances by bands. (Source: Getty)

Fans wait outside the Nilton Santos stadium to watch a performance by American singer Taylor Swift, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 20. (Source: Reuters)

Runners attend the opening ceremony of the Great Ethiopian Run, a 10km marathon, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 19. The event is held in late November in Addis Ababa every year. (Source: Getty)

Workers decorate a Christmas tree at Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, November 20. (Source: Reuters)

Hot air balloons fly over Metropolitano Park during the international hot air balloon festival in Leon, Guanajuato state, Mexico, November 19. (Source: Reuters)