Hollywood superstars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally reached a divorce settlement after battling it out more than eight years in the courts, People magazine reported on Tuesday. “Brangelina” first got together after starring in the 2005 film “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and have six children. Source link
China on Tuesday rejected US accusations that it was behind a cyberattack targeting the Treasury, calling the claims “groundless”, lacking evidence. The breach occurred earlier in December and resulted in remote access to some of the department’s workstations. Source link
The government of Trinidad and Tobago gave its police the authority to search and arrest for up to 48 hours without a warrant, citing an increased risk of mass violence. “The circumstances requiring the declaration of a public emergency are based on an advisory from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service to the National Security … Read more
Washington: There was a cyberattack on the US Treasury Department allegedly by a Chinese hacker. The US Treasury Department informed lawmakers on Monday that a Chinese hacker had infiltrated their computer system. A third-party software service provider notified management on December 8 that the hacker gained access to some workstations and documents, CNN reported. The … Read more
It was another turbulent year from start to end, dominated by wars still raging in Ukraine and the Middle East. But 2024 also witnessed some breakthroughs in medical research, space exploration and human rights, while the Paris Games gave the host country and viewers around the world a summer to remember. FRANCE 24 looks back … Read more
South Korean authorities have identified 28 of the 179 victims who died in the Jeju Air crash on December 29, and have begun releasing their bodies to their families. Anger has been growing over the delays in identifying the passengers. The process was rendered particularly difficult after the wreckage caught fire. Source link
A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over the brief imposition of martial law earlier this month. The Office of Corruption Investigation of High-Ranking Officials said in a statement on Tuesday that the Seoul Western District Court issued the warrant. The agency said it was investigating whether … Read more
Washington: Newly elected US President Donald Trump supported the H-1B visa. This is good news for NRIs, Indian companies as well as US companies, who use it extensively. This reduces costs for companies and gives Indians the opportunity to work in the world’s largest economy. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump talked about being strict … Read more
The Life and Legacy of Jimmy Carter, as Recalled by a Friend. An update from South Korea on Sunday’s plane crash and a look at President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, a well-known critic of China. What changes could Donald Trump make to America’s gun laws? Also, … Read more
