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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

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Human Rights

Australia: Urge Laos to Address Rights Abuses

(Sydney) – The Australian government should press Lao government leaders to end their systemic human rights violations when the two governments meet for a bilateral rights...
Human Rights

Five Anti-War Price Tags, Seven Years in Russian Prison

On Thursday, a Russian court sentenced artist Aleksandra Skochilenko to seven years in prison for replacing supermarket price tags with information about Russia’s full-scale...
FinTech

Vesta and Stripe Join Forces to Bolster Fraud Prevention and Transaction Security

Vesta, a transaction guarantee platform, has partnered with Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform, to provide a robust fraud prevention and risk protection solution. This...
AI/ML

Persona and Paravision Unveil AI-Driven Age Estimation Solution for Secure and Ethical User Verification

Persona and Paravision have introduced an advanced AI-driven age estimation and verification solution, enhancing businesses' ability to efficiently verify users' ages while respecting privacy...
KYC

SEBI Implements Regulatory Overhaul: No PAN, KYC, or Nomination Mandatory for Holders of Physical Securities in Listed Companies

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a substantial regulatory shift regarding the holding of physical securities in listed companies. The...
MRB

White Earth Nation’s Cannabis Clash: Tribal Rights, Regulatory Disputes, and Legal Limbo

About three months ago, law enforcement officials raided Todd Thompson's tobacco shop in Mahnomen County, seizing approximately seven pounds of cannabis, $3,000 in cash,...
Fraud, Bribery & Corruption

UK Reinsurance Brokers Tysers and H.W. Wood Resolve $2.8M Ecuador Bribery Case with $36M and $508,000 Penalties

UK-based reinsurance brokers, Tysers Insurance Brokers Limited (Tysers) and H.W. Wood Limited (H.W. Wood), have resolved Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations by the...
Crypto

MAS Introduces Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins to Ensure Stability and Credibility in Singapore’s Digital Payment Landscape

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced a regulatory framework to enhance the stability of single-currency stablecoins. The framework applies to non-bank issuers...
Fraud, Bribery & Corruption

India’s CFCFRMS Thwarts ₹600 Crore in Cyber Frauds, Earns Praise from FATF

India's innovative Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) has successfully intercepted over ₹600 crore, preventing it from reaching online fraudsters, according...
Human Rights

Accountability for Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo Following OAS Departure

Today, Nicaragua’s withdrawal from the Organization of American States (OAS) Charter took effect. Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo’s decision to further isolate Nicaragua from...
Human Rights

Maldives: New Government Should Prioritize Rights

(Malé) – The Maldives’ new government should make protecting and promoting human rights a priority, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to President...
AI/ML

Germany, France, and Italy Unite for Binding AI Regulations Across EU: Emphasizing Trust, Security, and Inclusion of Small Providers

Germany, France, and Italy have reached an agreement on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future, aiming for binding voluntary commitments for...
Human Rights

Yemen: Aden Electricity, Water Cuts Threaten Rights

(Beirut) – The Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) are failing to fulfill Aden residents’ right to electricity and water, Human Rights...
Human Rights

World Court Rules Against Syria in Torture Case

(The Hague) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) order on November 16, 2023, directing Syria to take all measures within its power to...

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