Reuters World News US Ukraine plan, Nvidia, electoral maps and Japan-China ties
Nov 20, 2025
A controversial U.S. plan for Ukraine suggests territorial concessions to end the war with Russia, raising European concerns about empowering Moscow. Nvidia's impressive results alleviate fears of an AI bubble, despite skepticism about infrastructure constraints. In Texas, a federal court ruling threatens the GOP-favored congressional map, complicating midterm elections. Meanwhile, a casual remark by Japan about Taiwan signals deepening tensions with China, potentially affecting economic relations.
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U.S. Push Could Cement Russian Gains
- The U.S. is urging Ukraine to accept a draft deal that would cede territory and reduce its military to end the war.
- That stance risks signalling to Europe that Russia can gain by force, prompting allied pushback.
Epstein Files Will Be Partially Released
- President Trump signed a law ordering the Justice Department to release the Epstein files within 30 days, with allowed redactions.
- The documents may still illuminate Epstein's links to powerful figures despite possible withholdings.
Nvidia Eases AI Bubble Fears
- Nvidia beat expectations and reported strong bookings, easing AI bubble fears and lifting its share price.
- The company projects durable demand driven by cloud AI spending and potential expansion into robots and self-driving cars.