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Antony Blinken to visit South Korea, Japan and France from January 4 to 9 – World News Network
United States secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit South Korea, Japan and France from January 4-9.
Lawmakers demand answers after China-backed hackers breach US Treasury – World News Network
A recent breach of the US Treasury Department, attributed to China-backed hackers, has sparked alarm among lawmakers. The breach, which involved a third-party software provider, compromised unclassified documents and workstations. Senators have called for a briefing within eight days, while the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs denies the allegations.
Austria’s ruling conservatives elect Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns as Chancellor – World News Network
Austria's ruling conservatives on Sunday appointed Christian Stocker, the secretary-general of the Austrian People's Party (OVP), as their interim leader after former Chancellor Karl Nehammer stepped down following the collapse of coalition talks, Al Jazeera reported citing Kronen Zeitung newspaper.
US President Joe Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros and others – World News Network
Open Society Foundation founder George Soros has also been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His son Alex Soros accepted the honour on his behalf.
Pakistan: PTI condemns internet ‘throttling,’ cites economic fallout – World News Network
Pakistan's PTI has condemned the government for throttling internet speeds under the pretext of security concerns, citing severe economic repercussions. PTI's Sheikh Waqqas Akram highlighted that Pakistan suffered USD 1.62 billion in losses due to internet shutdowns in 2024, the highest globally. He urged the government to reconsider its approach,…
3 dead after fishing boat hits rocks off southwestern coast in S Korea – World News Network
A fishing boat carrying 22 people struck rocks near Gageo Island in Sinan, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, resulting in three fatalities, according to Yonhap News Agency. The incident occurred around 10:30 am Saturday. The Coast Guard, along with a nearby vessel, rescued the remaining 19 individuals, who were reported…