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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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MRB

Connecticut’s Cannabis Empowerment, California’s Cannabis Labor Quandary, and Kansas Hemp Market Shift

Connecticut's Social Equity Council (SEC) has introduced a new loan program aimed at assisting qualifying cannabis social equity applicants, local municipalities, and non-profit organizations...
Human Rights

Ringleader and Key Co-Defendant Sentenced to Prison for Leading Beckley-to-Philadelphia Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Bisheem Jones, aka “Bosh,” 37, of Philadelphia was sentenced today to 25 years in prison, to be followed by 3 years...
Human Rights

Escondido Man Sentenced to 31 Years to Life in Prison for Murder and Arson

SAN DIEGO – An Escondido man was sentenced earlier this week to 31 years to life in prison for murder and arson, the Bureau...
AI/ML

Surecomp and Pelican AI Join Forces to Transform Trade-Based Risk Management with AI-Driven Solutions

Surecomp, a prominent player in the trade finance industry, and Pelican AI, a global provider of AI-driven financial crime and compliance solutions, have announced...
ESG

CIM Group Raises $417 Million to Support Growth of Renewable Natural Gas Portfolio Company, Terreva Renewables

CIM Group, a real estate and infrastructure-focused company, has raised $417 million to support the growth of its renewable natural gas (RNG) portfolio company,...
ESG

Investors Managing £1.5 Trillion Express Concerns to UK Prime Minister Over Climate Policy Certainty

A group of 36 financial institutions, collectively managing £1.5 trillion in assets under management and members of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association...
Sanctions

Russia Vetoes UN Extension of Mali Expert Team Amid Wagner Group Controversy

Russia has used its veto power at the United Nations (UN) to block the extension of a team of UN experts in Mali. These...
Sanctions

Indian Diamond Firms Seek Unfreezing of $26 Million Amidst Alleged Sanction-Related Funds Freeze

Indian authorities have made a formal request to the United States to release $26 million (₹215 crore) belonging to two prominent Indian diamond companies....
Sanctions

Unraveling Contradictions: EU’s Rising Russian LNG Imports Amid Geopolitical Strain

After Russia's military involvement in Ukraine began last year, the European Union (EU) swiftly imposed a series of sanctions on Russia due to its...
Human Rights

Lebanon: Comedian Arrested for Critical Jokes

(Beirut) – Lebanese authorities’ arrest and investigation of prominent comedian Nour Hajjar, solely in retaliation for his jokes, represents a new escalation in Lebanon’s...
Human Rights

Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining the Democratic Process in Sierra Leone

The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Sierra Leone and around the world.  Today, I am announcing a new visa...
Human Rights

International Day for People of African Descent

Every August 31st, the world comes together through the UN International Day for People of African Descent to honor the shared heritage, diverse culture, and...
Human Rights

Nigerian Police Arrest Dozens for Alleged Gay Wedding

On Tuesday, police in Nigeria’s southern Delta State arrested several dozen people accused of violating the country’s anti-gay law by allegedly participating in a...
MRB

Changing Tides: How Cannabis Legalization is Shaping Employee Drug-Testing Policies

With the increasing prevalence of cannabis legalization in the United States, a shifting landscape is emerging in the realm of employee hiring and retention....

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