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AI-generated deepfakes of Trump aimed at misleading Kenyans, Nigerians

January 3, 2025 - 17:49
A cross-check of Trump’s website, social media accounts and leading U.S. media outlets shows he has not issued such statements. The footage is an AI-generated deepfake.

Myanmar's new cybercrime law will suppress information, say analysts

January 3, 2025 - 17:42
New law imposed by Myanmar military regulates VPNs and access to news from banned media outlets

Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10

January 3, 2025 - 17:18
Judge Juan M. Merchan signaled that he'd sentence the former and future president to a conditional discharge, in which a case is closed without jail time, a fine or probation

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January 3, 2025 - 17:00

U.S. Steel sale hits brick wall

January 3, 2025 - 17:00
U.S. President Joe Biden officially blocked Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9-billion purchase of U.S. Steel Friday over national security issues, dealing a fatal blow to the contentious merger plan with the Japanese company. Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel blasted the decision, saying Biden cited no credible evidence to support the national security claim and vowed to sue. We speak with Scott Laing, a professor at the School of Management, University at Buffalo.

US capital in 'heightened threat environment' after New Year's Day attacks 

January 3, 2025 - 16:40
Law enforcement agencies bring additional personnel, assets, with presidential election certification, state funeral, inauguration taking place in two-week span

Analysts: South Korea's political turmoil works in China's favor

January 3, 2025 - 16:21
China would benefit from Seoul’s political chaos

Biden blocks Japan’s Nippon Steel from buying US Steel

January 3, 2025 - 16:03
President Joe Biden said Friday that he was blocking the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of American company U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel. Analysts said rejection of the deal could hurt relations with Japan, a key ally and trade partner. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara reports.

Johnson reelected House speaker as Republicans face challenges despite control of Congress, White House

January 3, 2025 - 15:43
He receives just enough votes to keep his job as House leader; his position was believed to have been in jeopardy after his deal last month with Democrats to keep government funded, open

M23 rebels edge closer to key town in east DR Congo

January 3, 2025 - 15:33
Surge comes weeks after mediated talks canceled after peace deal disagreements

Hundreds rescued as South Korean firefighters tackle blaze in Seongnam

January 3, 2025 - 15:12
More than 260 firefighters and 80 vehicles were deployed to the scene of the blaze; there were no reports of serious injuries

Talks on new 3-party Austrian government collapse as one party leaves

January 3, 2025 - 15:03
Parties refuse to work with the leader of the far-right party that won election in September

Montenegro to tackle gun control after mass killing left 12 dead 

January 3, 2025 - 14:14
An emergency session of Montenegro's National Security Council is expected to call for a new gun law and urgent actions to confiscate what are believed to be abundant illegal weapons in possession of Montenegro's 620,000 citizens

US law enforcement warned to watch for New Orleans copycat attacks

January 3, 2025 - 13:56
The U.S. Homeland Security Department and the FBI are warning federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to be vigilant for potential copycat incidents inspired by the New Year’s Eve truck-ramming attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people. In a joint intelligence bulletin released Friday, federal authorities warned the nation's 18,000 law-enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for “potential copycat or retaliatory attacks inspired by this attack and other recent,...

US surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks

January 3, 2025 - 13:34
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said

Iran summons Italian ambassador over arrest of Iranian wanted by US 

January 3, 2025 - 13:31
The summons came a day after a similar move by Italy over Iran's arrest of Italian reporter Cecilia Sala, who was seized in Tehran on December 19 while working under a journalist visa

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Cameroon officials say country's military seized weapons from terrorists re-arming Boko Haram  

January 3, 2025 - 12:14
Yaounde — Cameroon’s military says it has seized several hundred weapons and combat uniforms that were being smuggled to a hideout of the Nigeria-based terrorist group Boko Haram. Officials say troops have been deployed in a bid to capture more weapons and prevent Boko Haram from re-arming itself.  Cameroon government officials say long-barreled firearms, military uniforms, over 400 packets of tear gas and more than 100 gallons of oxidizing agents were seized from suspected Boko Haram...

US issues cybersecurity sanctions against China's Integrity Technology

January 3, 2025 - 11:38
The Beijing-based company has been accused of being behind a major Chinese hacking group nicknamed "Flax Typhoon"

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