South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed continued support for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after 14 South African soldiers were killed in ongoing conflict with Rwanda-backed M23 fighters. Despite calls for withdrawal from political groups like the Economic Freedom Fighters, Ramaphosa emphasized South Africa's commitment to peace efforts and called for a ceasefire. The Southern African development community (SADC) mission, with South Africa leading, will continue until peace is achieved, despite concerns over troop safety and resources.
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As Elon Musk said Grok can explain the drones over New Jersey, social media users posted what Grok said about the mystery sightings. The chatbot of X summarized what we know so far about the drone mystery and the speculations, the conspiracy theories around it. It, obviously, could not give any explanation as the phenomenon remains unexplained.
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.
Former President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech at Andrews Air Force Base, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and continued efforts even after leaving office. He expressed gratitude to his team, highlighted their significant contributions, and called on them to remain engaged in public service. Biden also issued a series of presidential pardons before concluding his presidency.
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