1. North Korea said it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, upgrading what it called the "world's most powerful strategic weapon".

2. Vietnam has protested against China's alleged detention of Vietnamese fishermen and fishing vessels in the contested Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

3. IMF projects 4% growth rebound in Middle East and North Africa next year.

4. Lebanon's prime minister expressed hope that a ceasefire deal with Israel would be announced within days.

5. Big tech including Microsoft and Meta are stepping up spending to build out AI data centers in a rush to meet vast demand.

6. China's manufacturing activity expanded for the first time in six months and services picked up in October.