Day: January 2, 2025

Chinese government hackers have hacked into the highly secretive Treasury Department office that imposes economic sanctions on countries and groups. This is one of the most powerful tools at the disposal of the United States to achieve national security goals, The Washington Post reports.

Citing unnamed US officials, the Washington Post reported that hackers had breached the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Research Administration, and attacked the office of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

According to the agency, the attack reflects Beijing’s determination to obtain intelligence on its most significant rival in the global struggle for power and influence.

Officials said that the main area of interest of the Chinese government is Chinese organizations against which the US government may consider imposing financial sanctions.

Earlier this week, the Treasury Department reported in a letter to Congress that hackers had stolen unclassified documents in a major incident. It did not specify which users or departments were affected.

A letter from the US Treasury Department stated that the hackers had breached a third-party cybersecurity provider, BeyondTrust.

Chinese firms, individuals, and organizations are often targeted by US sanctions, which Washington uses as a key tool in its foreign policy toward Beijing.

The United States considers China to be its biggest foreign policy challenge, and last month Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that Washington is not ruling out sanctions against Chinese banks as it seeks to cut Russia’s oil revenues and limit access to foreign supplies to fuel its war against Ukraine.

Meanwhile, relations between the United States and China remain tense as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, threatening Beijing with even harsher tariffs than those he imposed in his first term. During his campaign last year, he proposed to impose tariffs of 60% or more on all imports from China, which could trigger a global trade war.

January is the perfect month to watch TV shows: cozy evenings at home, hot tea, and a warm blanket create a great atmosphere for new stories. In 2025, many fresh premieres will be added to your must-watch list.

From thrilling thrillers to romantic dramas, RBC-Ukraine offers a selection of the 7 best series of January that will give you unforgettable emotions and vivid impressions!

Sherlock & Daughter

Release date: January 1

The story revolves around Sherlock Holmes, who, after many years of loneliness, suddenly learns about his adult daughter’s existence. She inherited her father’s sharp mind, observation, and love of mysteries, but she has her own style and approach to solving cases.

Together, they form a unique tandem, investigating complex crimes in today’s London.

Poster for the movie Sherlock & Daughter

Missing You

Release date: January 1

They say that during a breakup you should cut all ties, but the past often comes back, especially when everything in your life is going well. That’s exactly what happens to detective Kat Donovan (Rosalind Eleazar), who unexpectedly finds the profile of her missing fiancé Josh (Ashley Walters) on a dating app. This is 11 years after his disappearance.

The series, based on the bestseller by Harlan Coben, who also produced the project, will awaken technophobia in even the most ardent fans of online dating.

Lockerbie: A search for truth

Release date: January 2

On December 21, 1988, a Pan American flight from London to New York never reached its destination. The wreckage of the plane was found near the Scottish city of Lockerbie. Investigators suggested that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi could have organized the attack. However, due to the lack of convincing evidence, charges were brought against Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi.

Not satisfied with the official version, the father of one of the dead passengers, English doctor Jim Swire, decides to conduct his investigation to find out the truth.

Playing Nice

Release date: January 2

Imagine a situation where your biological child is being raised by another family, and you are taking care of someone else’s. Does it sound like a plot of an Indian melodrama? Not at all! This time, the events are based on real facts.

In the series Playing Nice, the authors have rewritten the names of the characters and offered their view of how the story might end. The events gain momentum when all the characters decide to live together, and one of the couples begins to blackmail the other, pursuing their interests.

Mayfair Witches

Release date: January 5

In the second season of The Witches of Mayfair, Alexandra Daddario reprises her role as Rowan Fielding, who has paranormal powers. If she used to doubt the existence of black magic, now she has to use her powers to protect her child, who has become the embodiment of the demon Lasher. For fans of classic films such as Omen and Rosemary’s Baby, this series is a must-see.

Severance, season 2

Release date: January 17

The continuation of a corporate dystopia in which the protagonist is part of an experiment – one of his personalities works non-stop, while the other is lazy. When the personalities of Lumon Industries employee Mark (Adam Scott) begin to conflict with each other, many of the organization’s secrets come out.

Mythic Quest, season 4

Release date: January 29

The series follows a team of video game developers who create new worlds, develop characters, and invent exciting stories. However, the most intense confrontations take place not in virtual universes, but in a real office.

Earlier, we made a selection of 5 drama series that will make you forget about sleep.

In addition, we have recently released a selection that includes a series with a twisted plot.