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US critical infrastructure hacked, Chinese government-backed group blamed
May 25, 2023 04:06The United States and its cybersecurity allies blame a Chinese government-backed hacking group for spying on critical US infrastructure organizations, including the one in the island territory of Guam, which is home to strategic military bases.
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Fitch places US on rating watch negative on debt ceiling fight
May 25, 2023 03:56Ratings agency Fitch on Wednesday put the United States on watch for a possible downgrade over a risk of default amid a government impasse on raising the national borrowing limit.
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China: Beijing, Moscow to continue to back each other on ‘core’ issues
May 24, 2023 13:12Chinese President Xi Jinping says Beijing will give Moscow "firm support," assuring Russian leaders that his administration would be backing them on "core" issues of mutual interest despite pressure by the West.
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Pakistan considering banning Imran Khan’s party: Defense Minister
May 24, 2023 10:49Pakistan is considering banning former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party for attacking the state, says the defense minister, a decision likely to enrage his supporters and exacerbate his confrontation with the military establishment.
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Turkish anti-migrant party leader backs Erdogan's rival in runoff vote
May 24, 2023 09:00The leader of Turkey's anti-immigrant Victory Party has endorsed opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, potentially boosting the challenger as he seeks to defeat incumbent President Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming runoff vote.
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German police carry out nationwide raids against climate activists
May 24, 2023 08:58German police have launched a nationwide raid against members of the Last Generation climate group, as the activists continue to protest in an effort to pressure the government to take more drastic action against climate change.
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Fighting persists in Sudan despite new truce as UN urges halt to violence
May 24, 2023 07:33Sudan's shaky ceasefire has remained in force as the rank-and-file members continue to fight, prompting the United Nation's rights chief to urge the nation's top generals to stop the "senseless violence."
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Russia PM visits China to deepen Moscow-Beijing economic ties
May 24, 2023 05:53Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has started a two-day visit to China, in an effort to deepen trade and business ties between Moscow and Beijing amid intensifying US economic warfare against the two nations.
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Australians rally in Sydney to demand release of Julian Assange
May 24, 2023 05:06Australian protesters have taken to the streets in Sydney to demonstrate against extradition to the US by the British government of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that was intended to coincide with the canceled visit of the US president to Australia.
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Asian markets sink as US debt ceiling talks stall
May 24, 2023 05:00Asian markets tracked losses in Wall Street on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly concerned about stalled US debt ceiling talks to avert a painful default.