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U.S. says Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached NASA, DOJ, Federal Reserve and other sensitive networks

The U.S. said it disrupted an extensive Chinese cyber-espionage operation that compromised networks at NASA, the Justice Department, Federal Reserve, Senate and other sensitive agencies. Court documents said the campaign also targeted hospitals, telecommunications and power companies, financial institutions and defense contractors; DOJ seized domains linked to two hacking platforms.

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Ukraine Honors Elon Musk as Kyiv Seeks Expanded Starlink Access for Battlefield Communications and Drone Strikes

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Elon Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom, recognizing Starlink’s role in protecting lives and supporting Ukrainian forces. The honor comes as Kyiv presses Musk and SpaceX to expand access to the satellite network, including for drone operations deep inside Russia, despite Musk’s reluctance.

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Dubai International passenger traffic falls nearly one-third in H1 as Iran conflict disrupts Gulf aviation

Dubai International Airport reported passenger and aircraft-movement declines of almost 30% in the first half, with traffic falling 30% sequentially in the second quarter as the Iran war deterred Middle East travel. Volumes recovered sharply through June as airlines gradually restored capacity, supporting expectations for a second-half rebound.

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U.S. Threatens Sanctions Across Iran’s Gold, Digital Asset, Aviation, Shipping and Technology Sectors

The United States is threatening sanctions against any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital-assets, aviation, shipping or technology industries. The measure extends economic pressure beyond Iranian oil, increasing potential compliance exposure for companies and counterparties operating across these sectors.

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U.S. removes Syria from terrorism list, easing path for aviation investment and flight recovery

The United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and waive restrictions on Syrian-operated flights removes significant barriers to the country’s aviation recovery. The changes could enable new investment and support the rebuilding of Syria’s air transport sector.

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