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Despite these revelations, accountability remains uncertain. Historically, high-profile misconduct investigations often fade quietly; recent example includes the FBI's 2023 assessment declaring no blackmail material in Epstein's files—simply closing the case with little transparency.
Diplomatic Incident: Chinese Laser Targeting of German Aircraft
Adding to the geopolitical tensions, Germany accuses China of actively targeting a German military reconnaissance plane with a military-grade laser while it was conducting EU-led maritime patrols in the Red Sea. The incident occurred earlier this month near Somalia's Gulf of Aden.