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US Treasury says documents were stolen by Chinese hackers in 'major incident'

The Treasury Department and BeyondTrust did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

By REUTERS
30/12/2024

Israel raids Iranian missile facility in Syria in covert operation

Israel raided an Iranian missile facility in Syria in September, targeting sites run by the Syrian defense ministry and Iranian forces to prevent weapons production for Hezbollah.

Jimmy Carter, former US president, has died at 100

President Carter once said “our greatest blessings come when we are able to improve the lives of others.”

29/12/2024

Trump sides with tech advisors over dispute about skilled immigrant visas

Trump agreed with his new tech backers on the recently raised issue of highly skilled immigrant visas, even though he made moves to curb the program in his first administration.

28/12/2024

Explosions heard in Sana'a, Yemen

US National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said earlier on Friday, "US attacks against the Houthis will continue as long as their threat to ships and Israel persists."

Russian-Israeli ransomware developer faces extradition to US for hacking, extortion

Rostislav Panev was arrested in Israel in August in relation to allegations that he was a developer of the LockBit software.

As Washington woos Syria’s new leader, pivotal meeting signals policy shift

Washington cancelled the $10 million reward for HTS chief, Ahmed al-Sharaa, noting his 'pragmatic' leadership.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
24/12/2024

A non-interventionist approach in Syria is extremely dangerous

Given the risks of non-intervention, Trump will sooner than later recognize that the US cannot simply divorce itself from an unstable region where the US has a huge vested interest in its stability.

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal over 'unfair rates'

It is not clear how Trump would seek to regain control over the canal, and he would have no recourse under international law if he decided to make a play for the passage.

By REUTERS
22/12/2024
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