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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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Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center hosts anniversary symposium

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Investigations’ (HSI) Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center (HRVWCC) hosted a symposium at the U.S. Department of the Interior’s...

Rearrest Sparks Hope in Central African Republic

This week, the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in the Central African Republic announced charges against Abdoulaye Hissène for war crimes and crimes against humanity...

Ant Group Launches ZAN Sub-Brand for Blockchain Development and Web3 Services

Ant Group, the company behind the world's largest mobile payment platform, Alipay, has introduced its new sub-brand called ZAN, with a primary focus on...

FinCEN Alerts on ‘Pig Butchering’ Virtual Currency Scams: Protecting Americans from Billions in Losses

Today, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an alert to draw attention to a widespread virtual currency investment scam known as "pig...

Europe: Pivotal Moment for Sex Worker Rights

(Brussels) – The European Court of Human Rights has accepted a case brought by sex workers against criminalization of their work, at a critical moment...

Bridgeport Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charge

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Luis Garcia, 25, of Bridgeport pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to a racketeering...

Alarming Increase in Attacks on Education Worldwide

This report was authored by a partner organization, the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack, and is distributed by Human Rights Watch. (New York)...

H2 Green Steel Secures €1.5 Billion for Groundbreaking Low-Carbon Steel Plant

H2 Green Steel, a startup focused on producing decarbonized steel, has secured €1.5 billion in equity funding to finance the construction of the world's...

ECB’s Climate Stress Test: Urgent Green Action Crucial for Financial Stability

A new climate stress test conducted by the European Central Bank (ECB) reveals that banks, businesses, and households could enjoy reduced costs and decreased...

Microsoft Enters Landmark Agreement with Heirloom for One of the Largest Carbon Removal Deals

Microsoft has signed a significant multi-year agreement with Heirloom, a Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology company, for the removal of up to 315,000 metric...

Russian Veto Puts Rights in Mali at Risk

Russia dealt a severe blow to rights protections in Mali on August 30 when it vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would...

Plastics Treaty Draft Takes First Step to Reduce Production

On Monday, September 4, the United Nations Environment Programme published the zero draft of the new global plastics treaty. The text, based on previous...

ClimateAligned Launches AI Platform for Climate Investment at The Drop 2023, Aims to Transform Sustainable Investing

ClimateAligned, a fintech startup, has launched a groundbreaking AI platform designed for climate investment at The Drop 2023 in Sweden. The London-based company aims...

Bloomberg Editorial Advocates for Spot Bitcoin ETFs as a Path to Consistent Cryptocurrency Regulation

A recent Bloomberg editorial argues that approving a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) represents an opportunity for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...

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