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Kash Patel, Donald Trump's nominee for the post of FBI director, was recently targeted in an Iranian hacking attack. As per a CNN report citing two people in the know, the federal investigative agency informed him of this recently.

<h2>What did the hackers target?</h2>

As per the report, the hackers may have accessed some communications of Patel, a Trump loyalist and former Pentagon official.&nbsp;

In a statement, Trump transition spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer said: "Kash Patel was a key part of the first Trump administration’s efforts against the terrorist Iranian regime and will implement President Trump’s policies to protect America from adversaries as the FBI Director".

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However, he did not specify on the hack.

<h2>Bullseye on Trump's team?</h2>

Recently, members of Trump's inner circle have increasingly become targets of foreign hacks. Just last month, the FBI had informed one of Trump's lead attorneys Todd Blanche — also Trump's pick for deputy attorney general — that his mobile phone was tapped by Chinese hackers. Before that, another Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan was targeted in a separate Iranian hacking attack, reported CNN.

The president-elect's son, Donald Trump Jr, has also revealed that he was notified by the FBI that he was one of Iran's "top targets".

As per the Trump transition team, prominent cabinet nominees and appointees of the incoming president have even received bomb threats and "swatting attacks." The FBI is carrying out an investigation into the matter.

Members of Trump's first administration also faced similar attacks from Iran.

During the 2024 US election campaigning, they also sent information from Trump's campaign to rival Joe Biden's campaign, according to reports. At the time, the Iranian government denied allegations of election meddling.

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<h2>Who is Kash Patel?</h2>

Indian-origin Kashyap 'Kash' Patel previously served as Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council during Trump's first term.

The son of Indian immigrants, Patel is the author of a book about the so-called government&nbsp;"deep state."

Trump praised Patel and described him as a "brilliant lawyer, investigator, and 'America First' fighter."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Patel "has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People," wrote the president-elect in his post.

"He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution."

(With inputs from agencies)

Kash Patel, Donald Trump's nominee for the post of FBI director, was recently targeted in an Iranian hacking attack. As per a CNN report citing two people in the know, the federal investigative agency informed him of this recently.

Kash Patel, Donald Trump's nominee for the post of FBI director, was recently targeted in an Iranian hacking attack. As per a CNN report citing two people in the know, the federal investigative agency informed him of this recently. What did the hackers target? As per the report, the hackers may have accessed some communications of Patel, a Trump loyalist and former Pentagon official. In a statement, Trump transition spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer said: "Kash Patel was a key part of the first Trump administration’s efforts against the terrorist Iranian regime and will implement President Trump’s policies to protect America from adversaries as the FBI Director". Also read | Donald Trump seeks dismissal of criminal conviction, cites Hunter Biden's pardon However, he did not specify on the hack. Bullseye on Trump's team? Recently, members of Trump's inner circle have increasingly become targets of foreign hacks. Just last month, the FBI had informed one of Trump's lead attorneys Todd Blanche — also Trump's pick for deputy attorney general — that his mobile phone was tapped by Chinese hackers. Before that, another Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan was targeted in a separate Iranian hacking attack, reported CNN. The president-elect's son, Donald Trump Jr, has also revealed that he was notified by the FBI that he was one of Iran's "top targets". As per the Trump transition team, prominent cabinet nominees and appointees of the incoming president have even received bomb threats and "swatting attacks." The FBI is carrying out an investigation into the matter. Members of Trump's first administration also faced similar attacks from Iran. During the 2024 US election campaigning, they also sent information from Trump's campaign to rival Joe Biden's campaign, according to reports. At the time, the Iranian government denied allegations of election meddling. Also read | Trump's pick for DEA chief withdraws from consideration; second pick to turn down nomination Who is Kash Patel? Indian-origin Kashyap 'Kash' Patel previously served as Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council during Trump's first term. The son of Indian immigrants, Patel is the author of a book about the so-called government "deep state." Trump praised Patel and described him as a "brilliant lawyer, investigator, and 'America First' fighter." Patel "has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People," wrote the president-elect in his post. "He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel targetted by Iranian hacking attack

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing impeachment calls from the opposition following his martial law fiasco.

The embattled president Tuesday night invoked emergency martial law and vowed to eliminate “anti-state” forces in an opposition-dominated parliament.

However, within six hours, the National Assembly convened and overruled the president. The emergency was formally lifted at 4:30 am local time following a cabinet meeting. Now, the country’s opposition has vowed to initiate impeachment proceedings against him if he fails to tender his resignation.

The political developments that have unfolded in the country over the last 24 hours reveal how unpredictable and punishing South Korean politics can be.

Here is a list of the country's presidents who fell prey to Seoul's ruthless political system.

<h2>Assassinations</h2>

Park Chung Hee: The military coup leader was assassinated by a close personal friend following 17 years of rule. His killer friend was none other than director of South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, the KCIA, in 1979.

<h2>Military coups/unrest</h2>

Syngman Rhee: Was installed by the United States, later removed in the face of mass protests in 1960.

Yun Po-sun: Was overthrown by military in 1962.

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Choi Kyu-hah: The president of 10 months, was kicked out of the government by military in 1980.

<h2>Sentenced to death/imprisoned</h2>

Chun Doo-hwan: Was sentenced to death in 1996 for the 1980 Gwangju Uprising massacre. However, he was pardoned a year later.

Roh Tae-woo: Detained in 1995 for his role in the 1980 coup, sentenced to 22 years in jail but later released and pardoned.

Kim Young-sam: Was imprisoned. He ruled the country from 1993 to 1998.

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Kim Dae-Jung: He governed South Korea from 1998 to 2003 but was later arrested and sentenced to death. However, he was pardoned later.

Lee Myung-bak: Arrested on embezzlement, graft and abuse of power charges in 2018, was later sentenced to 15 years in jail but later pardoned.

Park Geun-hye: Was sentenced to 25 years in jail for corruption and was later pardoned by his successor.

<h2>Died by suicide</h2>

Roh Moo-hyun: Was charged with the alleged pay-to-play corruption schemes, ruled the nation from 2003 to 2008. Died by suicide in 2009 amid the investigation.

(With inputs from agencies)

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing impeachment calls from the opposition following his martial law fiasco. The embattled president Tuesday night invoked emergency martial law and vowed to eliminate “anti-state” forces in an opposition-dominated parliament.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing impeachment calls from the opposition following his martial law fiasco. The embattled president Tuesday night invoked emergency martial law and vowed to eliminate “anti-state” forces in an opposition-dominated parliament. However, within six hours, the National Assembly convened and overruled the president. The emergency was formally lifted at 4:30 am local time following a cabinet meeting. Now, the country’s opposition has vowed to initiate impeachment proceedings against him if he fails to tender his resignation. The political developments that have unfolded in the country over the last 24 hours reveal how unpredictable and punishing South Korean politics can be. Here is a list of the country's presidents who fell prey to Seoul's ruthless political system. Assassinations Park Chung Hee: The military coup leader was assassinated by a close personal friend following 17 years of rule. His killer friend was none other than director of South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, the KCIA, in 1979. Military coups/unrest Syngman Rhee: Was installed by the United States, later removed in the face of mass protests in 1960. Yun Po-sun: Was overthrown by military in 1962. Watch: South Korea Declares Emergency Martial Law × Choi Kyu-hah: The president of 10 months, was kicked out of the government by military in 1980. Sentenced to death/imprisoned Chun Doo-hwan: Was sentenced to death in 1996 for the 1980 Gwangju Uprising massacre. However, he was pardoned a year later. Roh Tae-woo: Detained in 1995 for his role in the 1980 coup, sentenced to 22 years in jail but later released and pardoned. Kim Young-sam: Was imprisoned. He ruled the country from 1993 to 1998. Also read: S Korean opposition vows to impeach president as Yoon's aides offer to resign en masse Kim Dae-Jung: He governed South Korea from 1998 to 2003 but was later arrested and sentenced to death. However, he was pardoned later. Lee Myung-bak: Arrested on embezzlement, graft and abuse of power charges in 2018, was later sentenced to 15 years in jail but later pardoned. Park Geun-hye: Was sentenced to 25 years in jail for corruption and was later pardoned by his successor. Died by suicide Roh Moo-hyun: Was charged with the alleged pay-to-play corruption schemes, ruled the nation from 2003 to 2008. Died by suicide in 2009 amid the investigation. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea’s ruthless politics: List of presidents who faced coups, assassinations and detentions

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An Indian man living in America has been charged with murdering his wife after he reported her missing in August. She had vanished in late July and the husband was arrested weeks later on suspicion of "concealment of a dead body". The couple has a young daughter and were married for nearly three years.

Naresh Bhatt, a resident of Virginia, was indicted on Monday on two new charges first-degree murder and physically defiling a dead body, Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo announced Monday. He is accused of killing her and dismembering her corpse to hide evidence.&nbsp;

Mamta Kafle Bhatt disappeared in the summer of this year. She was last seen on July 31 in Manassas Park, officials say. The city is located &nbsp;30 miles west of the Washington DC metro area. Mamta worked as a nurse at the Inova Fairfax Hospital. None of her friends, family and workers heard from her for days. The hospital staff alerted the police after which officials reached their home on Aug 2.

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Naresh filed a missing persons case on Aug 5 and was arrested on Aug 22 on a felony charge of hiding the body.

<h2>Body was chopped up in the bathroom</h2>

The police had found blood stains in the bedroom and bathroom of their home and they matched with Mamta's DNA samples. Lugo said in a press conference that the charges were filed after the DNA reports came. Forensics evidence confirmed that Mamta was killed in the bedroom and her body was dragged into the bathroom and dismembered.

"I think we have a strong case for not having a body," Lugo said Monday. "All evidence points to one person which is Naresh. I just know whatever happened in that house, it was murder."

Lugo confirmed that the dead body had not been found, and stated that the murder likely happened sometime between July 29 and July 30.

The motive behind the gruesome murder is not known yet. Lugo stated that the police had never received any calls regarding domestic violence from the house.

Naresh had spoken to WUSA-TV in August, stating how "tough" it was to go through this. One of her friends, Nadia Navarro, started an online fundraiser to find her.&nbsp; 
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An Indian man living in America has been charged with murdering his wife after he reported her missing in August. She had vanished in late July and the husband was arrested weeks later on suspicion of "concealment of a dead body".

An Indian man living in America has been charged with murdering his wife after he reported her missing in August. She had vanished in late July and the husband was arrested weeks later on suspicion of "concealment of a dead body". The couple has a young daughter and were married for nearly three years. Naresh Bhatt, a resident of Virginia, was indicted on Monday on two new charges first-degree murder and physically defiling a dead body, Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo announced Monday. He is accused of killing her and dismembering her corpse to hide evidence. Mamta Kafle Bhatt disappeared in the summer of this year. She was last seen on July 31 in Manassas Park, officials say. The city is located 30 miles west of the Washington DC metro area. Mamta worked as a nurse at the Inova Fairfax Hospital. None of her friends, family and workers heard from her for days. The hospital staff alerted the police after which officials reached their home on Aug 2. Also Read: Florida murder-suicide victim's brother claims Sabrina was unfaithful to him, feared divorce Naresh filed a missing persons case on Aug 5 and was arrested on Aug 22 on a felony charge of hiding the body. Body was chopped up in the bathroom The police had found blood stains in the bedroom and bathroom of their home and they matched with Mamta's DNA samples. Lugo said in a press conference that the charges were filed after the DNA reports came. Forensics evidence confirmed that Mamta was killed in the bedroom and her body was dragged into the bathroom and dismembered. "I think we have a strong case for not having a body," Lugo said Monday. "All evidence points to one person which is Naresh. I just know whatever happened in that house, it was murder." Lugo confirmed that the dead body had not been found, and stated that the murder likely happened sometime between July 29 and July 30. The motive behind the gruesome murder is not known yet. Lugo stated that the police had never received any calls regarding domestic violence from the house. Naresh had spoken to WUSA-TV in August, stating how "tough" it was to go through this. One of her friends, Nadia Navarro, started an online fundraiser to find her.

Indian-American reported his wife missing. Police say he killed her and mutilated the corpse

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Aleppo had been slowly recovering from the wounds inflicted by more than a decade of civil war when forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad fled last week's rebel onslaught.

Apart from a few northern districts, most of the city -- much of which had been devastated in the conflict -- is now in the hands of Islamist-led rebels opposed to Assad.

Here is how Aleppo has suffered since the civil war erupted in 2011, when Syria's former economic and cultural capital had an estimated population of two million people.

<h2>- Wary Christians -</h2>

When the uprising began against Assad, there were about 200,000 Christians, including 50,000 ethnic Armenians, living in Aleppo, where the majority are Muslims. But that figure has since fallen to 30,000 Christians, a third of them Armenian, according to sources within the community.

The arrival last week of the radical rebels, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), caused huge concern among Christians in the city. HTS representatives have been to a convent and a hospital run by Christians in a bid to assure them of their safety, the community sources said.

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<h2>- Divided and devastated -</h2>

Aleppo was an early venue for demonstrations against Assad in 2011 that turned into the civil war. By July 2012, the Syrian Free Army had taken half of the city.

For four years, Aleppo was divided between a loyalist sector in the west -- with most of the population -- and rebels in a small zone in the east.

The Syrian regime was accused of dropping "barrel bombs" from helicopters and other aircraft onto rebel areas. The insurgents fired rockets into government territory.

Russia came to Assad's assistance in September 2015, helping government forces to lay siege to the rebel zone by cutting off its last supply route.

Government forces reclaimed complete control of the city on December 22, 2016 when a final convoy of rebels and civilians left eastern Aleppo.

<h2>- Heritage collapse -</h2>

A key stop on the Silk Route between the Mediterranean and Mesopotamia, Aleppo is one of the world's oldest cities, dating back to 4,000 BC.

As a manufacturing centre, it was still the second most important city in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century.

Aleppo's old city was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1986. With the civil war raging, it was added to UNESCO's endangered list in 2013.

The damage to the city has been widespread.

Part of Aleppo's ancient ramparts collapsed in July 2015. The minaret on the Great Mosque of Aleppo was also destroyed.

The Aleppo souk, with its 4,000 traders, was nearly burned down but has been partially rebuilt.

Aleppo's traditional music, Al-Qudoud al-Halabiya, is on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. Performed at religious and entertainment events, it is often heard in the alleyways of the Old City.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Aleppo had been slowly recovering from the wounds inflicted by more than a decade of civil war when forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad fled last week's rebel onslaught.

Aleppo had been slowly recovering from the wounds inflicted by more than a decade of civil war when forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad fled last week's rebel onslaught. Apart from a few northern districts, most of the city -- much of which had been devastated in the conflict -- is now in the hands of Islamist-led rebels opposed to Assad. Here is how Aleppo has suffered since the civil war erupted in 2011, when Syria's former economic and cultural capital had an estimated population of two million people. - Wary Christians - When the uprising began against Assad, there were about 200,000 Christians, including 50,000 ethnic Armenians, living in Aleppo, where the majority are Muslims. But that figure has since fallen to 30,000 Christians, a third of them Armenian, according to sources within the community. The arrival last week of the radical rebels, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), caused huge concern among Christians in the city. HTS representatives have been to a convent and a hospital run by Christians in a bid to assure them of their safety, the community sources said. Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: NATO chief sidesteps talk of Kyiv's membership, says 'priority is...' - Divided and devastated - Aleppo was an early venue for demonstrations against Assad in 2011 that turned into the civil war. By July 2012, the Syrian Free Army had taken half of the city. For four years, Aleppo was divided between a loyalist sector in the west -- with most of the population -- and rebels in a small zone in the east. The Syrian regime was accused of dropping "barrel bombs" from helicopters and other aircraft onto rebel areas. The insurgents fired rockets into government territory. Russia came to Assad's assistance in September 2015, helping government forces to lay siege to the rebel zone by cutting off its last supply route. Government forces reclaimed complete control of the city on December 22, 2016 when a final convoy of rebels and civilians left eastern Aleppo. - Heritage collapse - A key stop on the Silk Route between the Mediterranean and Mesopotamia, Aleppo is one of the world's oldest cities, dating back to 4,000 BC. As a manufacturing centre, it was still the second most important city in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. Aleppo's old city was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1986. With the civil war raging, it was added to UNESCO's endangered list in 2013. The damage to the city has been widespread. Part of Aleppo's ancient ramparts collapsed in July 2015. The minaret on the Great Mosque of Aleppo was also destroyed. The Aleppo souk, with its 4,000 traders, was nearly burned down but has been partially rebuilt. Aleppo's traditional music, Al-Qudoud al-Halabiya, is on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. Performed at religious and entertainment events, it is often heard in the alleyways of the Old City. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Syria's devastated city of Aleppo back in rebel hands

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Joe Biden arrived in Angola Monday on the first and only trip to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency which intended to underline US ambitions in Africa amid significant investment from China.

The US leader, who hands over to Donald Trump on January 20, is due on Tuesday to meet Angolan President Joao Lourenco in the capital Luanda and to deliver remarks at the National Slavery Museum.

On Wednesday, he is scheduled to travel to Lobito, a port city about 500 kilometres (310 miles) south of Luanda, to highlight US investments in the region.&nbsp;

The port is at the heart of the Lobito Corridor, a massive infrastructure project which has received loans from the United States, the European Union and others.&nbsp;

In anticipation of Biden's visit, the Angolan government declared December 3 and 4 public holidays and deployed heavy security across Luanda, a city of some 9.5 million people.&nbsp;

"It's a historic visit, not just because he's the first time a US President has visited Angola, but because it's really emblematic of President Biden's priority to strengthen global alliances and partnerships, and really of our strategic approach when it comes to US-Africa policy," John Kirby, the White House national security communications advisor, told reporters Monday. &nbsp;

With Biden carrying little political weight so close to the end of his term, the trip risks being overshadowed by his pardon on Sunday of his son Hunter on criminal cases related to tax evasion and the purchase of a firearm.

The pardon shocked Washington as Biden entered the White House in 2021 vowing to restore the "integrity" of a justice system that Democrats said had been corrupted by Trump, and because he had specifically vowed not to reprieve his son.

The president, 82, instead issued a "full and unconditional" pardon on Sunday, absolving 54-year-old Hunter Biden of any wrongdoing over the last decade, charged or otherwise, just ahead of his looming sentencing over gun and tax convictions.

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<h2>Flagship Lobito project&nbsp;</h2>

By visiting Angola, Biden is fulfilling a promise made in late 2022 to visit the oil-rich Portuguese-speaking nation of 37 million people.

It is Africa's second-largest crude oil exporter with the oil industry making up about 90 percent of its exports. But many of its people are poor and jobless, with the youth unemployment rate at 58 percent in 2023, according to World Bank figures.

Biden's trip is focused on the Lobito corridor, a multinational project to rehabilitate a 1,300-kilometre (800-mile) railway connecting the mineral-rich inland countries of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia with Angola's Atlantic seaport of Lobito.

Biden called it "the biggest US rail investment in Africa ever" when he met Lourenco at the White House in December 2023.

The project is a piece in the geopolitical battle between the United States and its allies and China, which owns mines in the DRC and Zambia among an array of investments in the region.

It is "a real game changer for US engagement in Africa", Kirby said.&nbsp;

"It's our fervent hope that as the new team comes in and takes a look at this, that they see the value too, that they see how it will help drive a more secure, more prosperous, more economically stable continent."

Since Lourenco's election as president in 2017, US-Angola relations have warmed significantly in a turnaround from the Cold War years when the US funnelled covert aid to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), the country's second-largest party.

But rights groups and opposition activists are accusing Angola's authorities of growing repression, including by clamping down on protests.

Human rights NGO Amnesty International said in a report released last month that Angolan police had killed at least 17 protesters between November 2020 and June 2023 as part of a long-running crackdown on dissent.

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Joe Biden arrived in Angola Monday on the first and only trip to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency which intended to underline US ambitions in Africa amid significant investment from China.

Joe Biden arrived in Angola Monday on the first and only trip to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency which intended to underline US ambitions in Africa amid significant investment from China. The US leader, who hands over to Donald Trump on January 20, is due on Tuesday to meet Angolan President Joao Lourenco in the capital Luanda and to deliver remarks at the National Slavery Museum. On Wednesday, he is scheduled to travel to Lobito, a port city about 500 kilometres (310 miles) south of Luanda, to highlight US investments in the region. The port is at the heart of the Lobito Corridor, a massive infrastructure project which has received loans from the United States, the European Union and others. In anticipation of Biden's visit, the Angolan government declared December 3 and 4 public holidays and deployed heavy security across Luanda, a city of some 9.5 million people. "It's a historic visit, not just because he's the first time a US President has visited Angola, but because it's really emblematic of President Biden's priority to strengthen global alliances and partnerships, and really of our strategic approach when it comes to US-Africa policy," John Kirby, the White House national security communications advisor, told reporters Monday. With Biden carrying little political weight so close to the end of his term, the trip risks being overshadowed by his pardon on Sunday of his son Hunter on criminal cases related to tax evasion and the purchase of a firearm. The pardon shocked Washington as Biden entered the White House in 2021 vowing to restore the "integrity" of a justice system that Democrats said had been corrupted by Trump, and because he had specifically vowed not to reprieve his son. The president, 82, instead issued a "full and unconditional" pardon on Sunday, absolving 54-year-old Hunter Biden of any wrongdoing over the last decade, charged or otherwise, just ahead of his looming sentencing over gun and tax convictions. Also read: US President-elect Trump to attend Notre Dame’s grand reopening in Paris Flagship Lobito project By visiting Angola, Biden is fulfilling a promise made in late 2022 to visit the oil-rich Portuguese-speaking nation of 37 million people. It is Africa's second-largest crude oil exporter with the oil industry making up about 90 percent of its exports. But many of its people are poor and jobless, with the youth unemployment rate at 58 percent in 2023, according to World Bank figures. Biden's trip is focused on the Lobito corridor, a multinational project to rehabilitate a 1,300-kilometre (800-mile) railway connecting the mineral-rich inland countries of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia with Angola's Atlantic seaport of Lobito. Biden called it "the biggest US rail investment in Africa ever" when he met Lourenco at the White House in December 2023. The project is a piece in the geopolitical battle between the United States and its allies and China, which owns mines in the DRC and Zambia among an array of investments in the region. It is "a real game changer for US engagement in Africa", Kirby said. "It's our fervent hope that as the new team comes in and takes a look at this, that they see the value too, that they see how it will help drive a more secure, more prosperous, more economically stable continent." Since Lourenco's election as president in 2017, US-Angola relations have warmed significantly in a turnaround from the Cold War years when the US funnelled covert aid to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), the country's second-largest party. But rights groups and opposition activists are accusing Angola's authorities of growing repression, including by clamping down on protests. Human rights NGO Amnesty International said in a report released last month that Angolan police had killed at least 17 protesters between November 2020 and June 2023 as part of a long-running crackdown on dissent. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Biden in Angola for first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as president

US President-elect Donald Trump will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which was ravaged by a 2019 fire, he said Monday (Dec 1).

The 850-year-old edifice will welcome visitors and worshippers again this Saturday and Sunday, with several world leaders expected among the guests, after a sometimes challenging restoration.

"It is an honour to announce that I will be travelling to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Magnificent and Historic Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been fully restored after a devastating fire five years ago," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network.

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French President Emmanuel Macron conducted an inspection of the restoration of the medieval cathedral on Friday, saying workers had done the "impossible" by healing a "national wound."

He had set the ambitious goal of rebuilding Notre Dame within five years and to make it "even more beautiful" than before, a target that French authorities say has been met.

Trump wrote that Macron had "done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. It will be a very special day for all!"

Some 250 companies and hundreds of experts were brought in for restoration work costing a total of nearly 700 million euros (more than $750 million at today's rate).

It was financed from the 846 million euros in donations that poured in from 150 countries in a surge of solidarity.

Macron said in December 2023 he had invited Pope Francis to the reopening of the cathedral but the head of the Catholic church announced in September, to the surprise of some observers, that he would not be coming.

Instead, the pontiff is making a landmark visit the following weekend to the French island of Corsica.

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US President-elect Donald Trump will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which was ravaged by a 2019 fire, he said Monday (Dec 1).

US President-elect Donald Trump will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which was ravaged by a 2019 fire, he said Monday (Dec 1). The 850-year-old edifice will welcome visitors and worshippers again this Saturday and Sunday, with several world leaders expected among the guests, after a sometimes challenging restoration. "It is an honour to announce that I will be travelling to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Magnificent and Historic Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been fully restored after a devastating fire five years ago," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network. × French President Emmanuel Macron conducted an inspection of the restoration of the medieval cathedral on Friday, saying workers had done the "impossible" by healing a "national wound." He had set the ambitious goal of rebuilding Notre Dame within five years and to make it "even more beautiful" than before, a target that French authorities say has been met. Trump wrote that Macron had "done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. It will be a very special day for all!" Some 250 companies and hundreds of experts were brought in for restoration work costing a total of nearly 700 million euros (more than $750 million at today's rate). It was financed from the 846 million euros in donations that poured in from 150 countries in a surge of solidarity. Macron said in December 2023 he had invited Pope Francis to the reopening of the cathedral but the head of the Catholic church announced in September, to the surprise of some observers, that he would not be coming. Instead, the pontiff is making a landmark visit the following weekend to the French island of Corsica. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US President-elect Trump to attend Notre Dame’s grand reopening in Paris

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The United States (US) government has expressed "grave concern" after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (Dec. 3). He further announced that he wants a resolution that follows the "rule of law," the Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, AFP reported.&nbsp;

Referring to the country by its official name, the Republic of Korea, Campbell said, "We are watching the recent developments in the ROK with&nbsp;grave&nbsp;concern," AFP reported.&nbsp;

He further added, "We have every hope and expectation that any political disputes will be resolved peacefully and by the rule of law. I do want to underscore that our alliance with the ROK is ironclad, and we stand by&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;in their time of uncertainty," AFP quoted him saying.

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Yoon has been a close ally of the US and also has strong ties with US President Joe Biden. Last year, he welcomed Biden on a state visit, and South Korea even hosted a global democracy summit, a signature idea of the outgoing US administration.

<h2>'Closely monitoring'</h2>

Furthermore, the government of the United Kingdom (UK) has also said it is "closely monitoring" the situation in South Korea.

 
"That is a very fast-moving situation, and, as you would expect, we are closely monitoring developments in South Korea," Prime Minister Keir Starmer's deputy spokesperson told reporters, AFP reported.&nbsp;

He further added, "We would advise all British nationals to monitor the UK's travel advice for updates and follow the advice of local authorities."&nbsp;

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The country further warned British nationals to "follow the advice of local authorities and avoid political demonstrations". 
 
Yoon's Tuesday announcement was marked as South Korea's first declaration of martial law in more than 40 years. He defended his action, saying it was to protect the country from "threats" posed by North Korea.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The United States (US) government has expressed "grave concern" after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (Dec. 3). He further announced that he wants a resolution that follows the "rule of law," the Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, AFP reported.

The United States (US) government has expressed "grave concern" after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (Dec. 3). He further announced that he wants a resolution that follows the "rule of law," the Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, AFP reported. Referring to the country by its official name, the Republic of Korea, Campbell said, "We are watching the recent developments in the ROK with grave concern," AFP reported. He further added, "We have every hope and expectation that any political disputes will be resolved peacefully and by the rule of law. I do want to underscore that our alliance with the ROK is ironclad, and we stand by Korea in their time of uncertainty," AFP quoted him saying. Also read | Martial law in South Korea: Will maintain law until lifted by president, says military Yoon has been a close ally of the US and also has strong ties with US President Joe Biden. Last year, he welcomed Biden on a state visit, and South Korea even hosted a global democracy summit, a signature idea of the outgoing US administration. 'Closely monitoring' Furthermore, the government of the United Kingdom (UK) has also said it is "closely monitoring" the situation in South Korea. "That is a very fast-moving situation, and, as you would expect, we are closely monitoring developments in South Korea," Prime Minister Keir Starmer's deputy spokesperson told reporters, AFP reported. He further added, "We would advise all British nationals to monitor the UK's travel advice for updates and follow the advice of local authorities." Also read | What is the case of Hannah Kobayashi, the 'voluntary missing' Hawaii woman? The country further warned British nationals to "follow the advice of local authorities and avoid political demonstrations". Yoon's Tuesday announcement was marked as South Korea's first declaration of martial law in more than 40 years. He defended his action, saying it was to protect the country from "threats" posed by North Korea. (With inputs from agencies)

US expresses 'grave concerns' over South Korea, UK says 'closely monitoring' situation

A federal judge in the United States (US) on Tuesday (Dec. 3) dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden after President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son.

A federal judge in the United States (US) on Tuesday (Dec. 3) dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden after President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that US District Judge Maryellen Noreika closed the case this week before Hunter was to be sentenced. If Hunter, 54, was sentenced, he could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender, he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely. What is the case? In September 2023, Hunter was charged by US Special Counsel David Weiss with three felonies stemming from his purchase and possession of a Colt Cobra.38 revolver in October 2018. Also read | Congressional Republicans fume over US President Joe Biden officially pardoning his son Hunter The first two charges in the case overlapped. Hunter has been accused of making a false statement material to a firearms sale and making a false statement in a firearms transaction record. Prosecutors contended he committed a crime when he ticked a box indicating "no" next to a question asking if he was an unlawful user of a controlled substance or addicted to a controlled substance. The third charge is that Hunter Biden violated a law that bars users of illegal drugs or drug addicts from possessing a firearm. Prosecutors oppose dismissal of case The Associated Press report said that prosecutors opposed the dismissal of the gun case, arguing in court documents that a pardon shouldn’t wipe away the case “as if it never occurred.” US District Judge Noreika's decision came after President Biden officially pardoned Hunter. In a statement issued on Sunday, Biden said, "Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted." (With inputs from agencies)

US judge dismisses gun case against Hunter Biden after president's pardon

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country on Tuesday (Dec 3), vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces. The surprising move harkened back to an era of authoritarian leaders that the country has not seen since the 1980s.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country on Tuesday (Dec 3), vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces. The surprising move harkened back to an era of authoritarian leaders that the country has not seen since the 1980s. The South Korean military said that martial law would be maintained until lifted by Yoon after the Parliament passed a motion for lifting the law. The imposition of martial law was denounced by opposition parties. Political activities have been banned, and protests have been prohibited. Media is censored. Despite the restrictions, a report by the news agency AFP said that hundreds of people gathered at the parliament to protest against the imposition of the law. The parliament, with 190 of its 300 members present, passed a motion requiring the martial law to be lifted. All the 190 lawmakers present voted to lift the measure. Here's a look at the latest updates on the situation: > Hundreds of people, including opposition lawmakers, gathered outside the parliament in Seoul as the premises were being guarded by the police. > The protesters gathered at parliament as special forces tried to enter the premises. > In parliament, the motion was passed requiring for the law to be lifted. "Of the 190 present, 190 in favour, I declare that the resolution calling for the lifting of the emergency martial law has been passed," National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said. There are 300 seats in the assembly. > Yoon declared martial law, accusing the opposition of being "anti-state forces" and saying he was acting to protect the country from "threats" posed by North Korea. > "To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements plundering people's freedom and happiness, I hereby declare emergency martial law," Yoon said in a live televised address to the nation. > Yoon did not give details of the North's threats, but the South remains technically at war with nuclear-armed Pyongyang. > In a statement, Martial Law Commander Park An-su said, "All political activities are banned in South Korea following the imposition of martial law on Tuesday and all media will be subject to government monitoring." > "All political activities, including those of the national assembly, local councils, political parties, and political associations, as well as assemblies and demonstrations, are strictly prohibited," the statement added. > The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) said that they were closely monitoring the situation in South Korea. > The Chinese embassy in Seoul warned its citizens to exercise "caution." > In a statement, the embassy advised "Chinese nationals in South Korea to remain calm, monitor developments in South Korea's political situation, enhance safety awareness, limit unnecessary outings, exercise caution when expressing political opinions." (With inputs from agencies)

Martial law in South Korea: Will maintain law until lifted by president, says military

New damage to two optic fibre cables connecting&nbsp;Finland&nbsp;and Sweden appeared accidental, Finnish authorities said on Tuesday after a minister had raised suspicions of a new case of sabotage.&nbsp;

Finland's Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) said the two cuts on Monday seemed to have been "ordinary incidents" during "construction work". &nbsp;

Nordic digital infrastructure provider GlobalConnect told AFP two land-based optic fibre cables connecting&nbsp;Finland&nbsp;and Sweden had been severed on Monday in&nbsp;Finland, causing a "major outage".&nbsp;

Finnish police said after an investigation&nbsp;that there was "no suspicion of any criminal offence in either case, as the damage was caused by excavation work".&nbsp;

Both cables had since been repaired, Traficom said.&nbsp;

International attention focused on the case when it was first reported.

Finnish Transport and Communications Minister Lulu Ranne posted on X that "authorities are investigating the matter in collaboration with the company".&nbsp;

Sweden's Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin said in a message to AFP, "The Finnish police are investigating what happened and, given the circumstances, sabotage is suspected."

The incident came two weeks after two telecom cables in the Baltic Sea -- one linking the Swedish island of Gotland to Lithuania, and the other connecting&nbsp;Finland&nbsp;to Germany -- were ruptured amid suspicions of sabotage.&nbsp;

Finnish, Swedish and Lithuanian authorities have established a team to investigate the damage, with the support of Eurojust, the European Union criminal justice agency.&nbsp;

Suspicions have focused on a Chinese cargo vessel, the Yi Peng 3, which sailed over the&nbsp;cables&nbsp;around the time they were cut, according to ship tracking sites. There is no official indication that it was involved in the incidents.

Yi Peng 3 has remained anchored in the Kattegat strait between Sweden and Denmark since November 19, monitored by coast guard and navy vessels from Denmark, Germany, and Sweden.

Sweden has said it wants the vessel to move to Swedish waters to "find out exactly what happened".

China's foreign ministry has denied any responsibility in the matter

According to Traficom, 6,000 households and around 100 companies had been affected by the latest cable cuts. GlobalConnect said nearly all had since been reconnected.

One cable was cut by a digger during a "maintainance issue", Samuli Bergstrom, a director at Traficom's Cyber Security Centre told AFP.

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New damage to two optic fibre cables connecting Finland and Sweden appeared accidental, Finnish authorities said on Tuesday after a minister had raised suspicions of a new case of sabotage.

New damage to two optic fibre cables connecting Finland and Sweden appeared accidental, Finnish authorities said on Tuesday after a minister had raised suspicions of a new case of sabotage. Finland's Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) said the two cuts on Monday seemed to have been "ordinary incidents" during "construction work". Nordic digital infrastructure provider GlobalConnect told AFP two land-based optic fibre cables connecting Finland and Sweden had been severed on Monday in Finland, causing a "major outage". Finnish police said after an investigation that there was "no suspicion of any criminal offence in either case, as the damage was caused by excavation work". Both cables had since been repaired, Traficom said. International attention focused on the case when it was first reported. Finnish Transport and Communications Minister Lulu Ranne posted on X that "authorities are investigating the matter in collaboration with the company". Sweden's Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin said in a message to AFP, "The Finnish police are investigating what happened and, given the circumstances, sabotage is suspected." The incident came two weeks after two telecom cables in the Baltic Sea -- one linking the Swedish island of Gotland to Lithuania, and the other connecting Finland to Germany -- were ruptured amid suspicions of sabotage. Finnish, Swedish and Lithuanian authorities have established a team to investigate the damage, with the support of Eurojust, the European Union criminal justice agency. Suspicions have focused on a Chinese cargo vessel, the Yi Peng 3, which sailed over the cables around the time they were cut, according to ship tracking sites. There is no official indication that it was involved in the incidents. Yi Peng 3 has remained anchored in the Kattegat strait between Sweden and Denmark since November 19, monitored by coast guard and navy vessels from Denmark, Germany, and Sweden. Sweden has said it wants the vessel to move to Swedish waters to "find out exactly what happened". China's foreign ministry has denied any responsibility in the matter According to Traficom, 6,000 households and around 100 companies had been affected by the latest cable cuts. GlobalConnect said nearly all had since been reconnected. One cable was cut by a digger during a "maintainance issue", Samuli Bergstrom, a director at Traficom's Cyber Security Centre told AFP. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

New damage to optic fibre cables connecting Finland and Sweden appears accidental: Helsinki

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (Dec 3) after 44 years, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities. Following the announcement, political activities have been banned and protests have been prohibited. Moreover, media is also censored in the country now.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte sidestepped the question about Ukraine's membership in the intergovernmental military alliance, saying that the priority right now is to strengthen Ukraine's hand by sending it more weapons.&nbsp;

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Aamir Khan has joined hands with Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuaron to add heft to the Oscar campaign of his produced film&nbsp;Laapataa Ladies.&nbsp;Renamed as&nbsp;Lost Ladies&nbsp;for the international audience, the film is India's official entry for the Oscars 2025. It has been helmed by Aamir's ex-wife Kiran Rao. Both Khan and Rao are touring the UK to promote their film.&nbsp; 
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (Dec 3) after 44 years, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities. Following the announcement, political activities have been banned and protests have been prohibited.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (Dec 3) after 44 years, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities. Following the announcement, political activities have been banned and protests have been prohibited. Moreover, media is also censored in the country now. Meanwhile, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte sidestepped the question about Ukraine's membership in the intergovernmental military alliance, saying that the priority right now is to strengthen Ukraine's hand by sending it more weapons. Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government that if the Hezbollah ceasefire collapses, there will longer be an exemption for the state of Lebanon. Click on the headlines to read more Martial law in South Korea: Protests launch against imposition of law- Top updates South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country on Tuesday (Dec 3), vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces. The surprising move harkened back to an era of authoritarian leaders that the country has not seen since the 1980s. Russia-Ukraine war: NATO chief sidesteps talk of Kyiv's membership, says 'priority is...' North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday (Dec 3) sidestepped the question about war-torn Ukraine's membership into the intergovernmental military alliance. Israeli minister says if truce with Hezbollah fails, there'll be no exemption for state of Lebanon Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government, saying that if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses, there will no longer be an exemption for Lebanon, and Israel will act strongly, reported The Times of Israel. Critics raise concern over Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel, say 'job is difficult' Days after US President-elect Donald Trump selected Kashyap "Kash" Patel for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), critics have been expressing doubts about his being qualified to lead the US government's principal law enforcement agency. What is the Hannah Kobayashi case, 'voluntary missing' Hawaii woman? A Hawaii woman named Hannah Kobayashi went missing mysteriously from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 8. Now, there is a twist in the story. Georgia PM threatens to punish protesters as court rejects bid to annul vote Georgia's prime minister on Tuesday threatened to punish his political opponents, accusing them of being behind the violence at mass protests, as Tbilisi's top court rejected a key lawsuit to annul the result of a contested October vote. Maharashtra CM suspense: Anjali Damania's 'Shinde will be Oppn leader' swipe as ex-CM out of hospital Anjali Damania, a politician in the Indian state of Maharashtra, has suggested that Eknath Shinde might become the leader of the opposition (LoP) in Maharashtra as all eyes are set on who will be the next chief minister. Bangladesh communal tensions: Lawyer defending detained Hindu monk ‘brutally attacked’ A spokesperson for the Hindu spiritual organisation International Society for Krishna Consciousness, known as ISKCON, said Monday (Dec 2) that the lawyer of detained Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu was brutally attacked in Bangladesh. ISKCON Kolkata’s Radharamn Das said that advocate Ramen Roy, who is helping Chinmoy fight legal cases, was attacked by some people at his home and was now in critical condition. BGT 2024-25: Australia have history on their side in Adelaide, just like Perth The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is almost ready for the second Test - a day-night pink-ball match in Adelaide from December 6. In last 10 years, Australia have played 10 Tests at the Adelaide Oval and won nine of them - the only time they lost was to India in 2018, in a day match though. Laapataa Ladies Oscar campaign: Roma director Alfonso Cuaron to host screening of the film Aamir Khan has joined hands with Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuaron to add heft to the Oscar campaign of his produced film Laapataa Ladies. Renamed as Lost Ladies for the international audience, the film is India's official entry for the Oscars 2025. It has been helmed by Aamir's ex-wife Kiran Rao. Both Khan and Rao are touring the UK to promote their film.

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