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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 Estonian Minister Kalle Laanet Found Guilty of Fraud Over Housing Claims

The Harju District Court has found former...

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

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

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Gaza: Israeli Ambulance Strike Apparently Unlawful

(Jerusalem) – The Israeli military’s strike on a marked ambulance just outside of Gaza City’s al-Shifa hospital on November 3, 2023, was apparently unlawful...

Landmark Fraud Indictment: Five Individuals Face Charges in $35 Million Scheme Targeting SBA Loan Applications for Hotel Purchases

A federal grand jury has indicted five individuals for a fraud scheme aimed at obtaining over $35 million from financial institutions by providing false...

South Texas man convicted of taking migrants hostage, smuggling and weapons charges following HSI Rio Grande Valley, federal partner investigation

McALLEN, Texas — A federal jury convicted a South Texas man of multiple counts of hostage taking, smuggling and weapons charges following an investigation...

Multiple Defendants Prosecuted on Federal Firearms, Drug Charges

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Five people have been indicted in the Southern District of Georgia on felony charges including illegal firearms possession and drug distribution,...

Jury Convicts McAllen Man for Gunpoint Extortion of Migrants

McALLEN, Texas — A federal jury has convicted a 25-year-old man on multiple counts for hostage taking, smuggling and weapons charges, announced U.S. Attorney...

It’s Time to Support Africa’s Maternal Community Health Workers

The world recently marked the United Nations’ first International Day of Care and Support, recognizing  the work that goes into the upkeep of millions...

Brazil: Inquiry in Police Killings Falls Short

Initial steps taken by civil and forensic police to investigate 28 killings during a July 2023 police operation in São Paulo state have been...

Air India Faces Regulatory Action as DGCA Issues Show Cause Notice for Breaching Passenger Rights Regulations

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show cause notice to Tata-owned Air India for breaching passenger-centric rules in the Civil Aviation...

Risk Ledger Secures £6.25M in Series A Funding to Bolster Supply Chain Resilience Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats

Risk Ledger, a cybersecurity firm specializing in supply chain resilience, has successfully concluded a £6.25m series A funding round. This funding is crucial amid...

U.S. Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel: A Strong Stand Against Drug Trafficking

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on 13 members of the Sinaloa Cartel and four...

Sarasota Drug Dealer Sentenced to More Than Six Years for Possessing AR-Style Rifle, Handguns, Hundreds of Rounds of Ammunition, and Distribution Quantities of Methamphetamine

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. District Judge James S. Moody, Jr. today sentenced Clinton Justesen, 49, of Sebring to six years and two months in...

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has announced his resignation following the detention of his chief of staff in a corruption investigation related to the...

Ireland Competes to Host EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority and Extends Outdoor Alcohol Seating Provisions

Ireland has decided to compete with nine other EU member states to host the EU's Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). Finance Minister Michael McGrath received...

Disbarred NYC Lawyer Sentenced to 33 Months for “Mind-Boggling” Corruption Scheme Involving LADWP and Ratepayer

A disbarred New York City lawyer, Paul O. Paradis, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for his role in a corruption...

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