Malik Obama, half-brother of former president Barack Obama, apologized for the rapid crash of his $OBAMA memecoin, attributing it to bad actors who misled him. He stated he was misled into launching the coin for the promotion of his book. The token experienced significant trading volume Monday before plunging in value, causing financial losses for investors.
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US President Donald Trump stated no residents would be expelled from Gaza amidst controversy over his takeover proposal. During a meeting with Irish PM Micheal Martin, Trump reassured that Gaza would be rebuilt and economically developed by the US. Martin emphasized increasing aid and advocating a ceasefire. Trump's remarks on Chuck Schumer also stirred reactions.
Chinese authorities have accused three US National Security Agency (NSA) agents of orchestrating cyberattacks on critical infrastructure during the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin. The alleged operatives, reportedly from the NSA's Office of Tailored Access Operations, targeted systems for information release, entry-exit management, and card payments.
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