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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

To what extent can an artificial system...

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US Should Protect Voters Ahead of 2024 Election

On November 5, 2024, voters in the United States will cast their next ballots in a federal election that could have important implications for...

Convicted Sabine Parish Drug Dealer Receives 29 Year Federal Prison Sentence

SHREVEPORT, La. — U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Scott William Wood, 41, of Noble, has been sentenced by United States District Judge...

Chinese Court Convicts 21 in $307 Million Tether (USDT) Online Fraud and Casino Proceeds Case

A court in Tongliang, China, has convicted and sentenced 21 individuals for their involvement in transferring the proceeds of online fraud and illegal casinos...

Bangladesh: Violence Erupts Amid Demands for Fair Election

(New York) – Witnesses have accused the Bangladesh police of unnecessary use of force during political protests on October 28, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today....

Gaza: Israeli Attacks, Blockade Devastating for People with Disabilities

(Jerusalem) – The Israeli government’s bombardment, blockade, and major ground offensive in Gaza is having a devastating toll on Palestinian civilians with disabilities, Human...

Brazil’s Congress Holds Public Hearing on Teacher Harassment

This week, Brazil’s Congress held an important public hearing on harassment against teachers for topics they address in the classroom. Sponsored by lawmakers Talíria...

Condemning the Detention of Iranian Human Rights Defenders

The United States condemns the Iranian authorities’ violent assault and unjust detention of several human rights defenders during the October 29 funeral for 16-year-old...

Man Sentenced for Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges Stemming From New Orleans Hotel Shootout

NEW ORLEANS — Brian Jacob, 23, from New Orleans, was sentenced on Oct. 31 for various firearm and drug charges stemming from his participation...

North Korea’s Campaign was No ‘Paradise on Earth’

In a landmark ruling on Monday, a Japanese high court found the North Korean government liable for human rights violations against Koreans and Japanese...

Veriff Unveils Next-Gen ID Verification: Harnessing Machine Learning for Lightning-Fast, Fully Automated Onboarding Decisions

Veriff, the global identity verification provider, has upgraded its fully automated IDV product using advanced machine learning technology. The enhanced solution aims to revolutionize...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Roop Bansal, M3M MD, Deeming Arrest ‘Illegal’

The Punjab and Haryana high court has granted regular bail to Roop Bansal, the Managing Director of M3M, in a money laundering case, deeming...

Swedish Gaming Authority Issues SEK 9 Million Penalty to Videoslots Ltd for Money Laundering and Customer Understanding Shortcomings

In the autumn of 2021, the Swedish Gaming Authority initiated supervision of Videoslots Ltd's efforts in combating money laundering and ensuring a sufficient understanding...

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Updates on Synthetic Data Expert Group (SDEG) Initiatives

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has provided an update on its Synthetic Data Expert Group (SDEG), which was established in March to explore...

Pakistan: Afghans Detained, Face Deportation

(New York) – The Pakistani government is using threats, abuse, and detention to coerce Afghan asylum seekers without legal status to return to Afghanistan...

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