Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the US Treasury Department's computers, accessing sensitive information related to sanctions, international affairs, and intelligence. The breach affected over 400 devices and included unclassified documents. No evidence suggests the hackers accessed classified systems. The attack, attributed to a group known as Silk Typhoon, prompted Treasury to contemplate alternative contractors.
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President Donald Trump is not interested in sending Prince Harry out of the country, pursuing his visa case because he thinks the ex-royal already has a lot of problems with his wife Meghan Markle. Trump did not like Harry and Meghan's exit from the royal family as Trump's allegiance lies with the late Queen who Trump said liked him.
Turkey's main opposition leader visited the jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, arrested on corruption charges. Imamoglu's detention, seen as politically motivated, has sparked massive protests. Authorities are cracking down on journalists covering the protests, while demonstrators demand Imamoglu's release and an end to democratic backsliding.
President Donald Trump expressed his intention to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China, hoping to cut defense budgets by half. He emphasized the unnecessary expenditures on nuclear weapons and predicted China's nuclear capabilities to match others soon. Trump aims to engage with Presidents Xi and Putin once issues in the Middle East and Ukraine are resolved.
On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that the US supported Greenland's right to determine their own future, but it could also join the US if they wanted.
China condemned US import bans on 37 additional Chinese companies, calling the forced labour allegations 'malicious' and 'groundless.' The US Department of Homeland Security's move targets firms involved in mining and processing minerals, textile manufacturing, and solar module production in Xinjiang, where Beijing is accused of detaining Uyghurs. China vows to protect its firms' rights and interests.
Hamas has agreed to a draft ceasefire deal in Gaza, including the release of dozens of hostages. Mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the US are optimistic about securing an agreement before Joe Biden's inauguration. The plan, divided into three phases, requires Israeli Cabinet approval.
The verdict in the GBP 190 million case against PTI leader Imran Khan has been postponed to January 13 due to the judge's leave. The case, involving allegations of corruption and misallocation of public funds, had previously been delayed. Khan, his wife, and others face accusations of receiving undue advantages in exchange for legalizing funds. The outcome remains highly anticipated.
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