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$200 million water vending machine ponzi scheme leads to DOJ charges

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly unveiled sweeping criminal and civil charges against...

18.08.2025 60

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Indian farmers boycott US products as Modi pledges to protect their interests

Escalating trade tensions between India and the United States have sparked a new wave of farmer-led protests across India, with agricultural groups...

17.08.2025 60

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Melania Trump threatens $1 billion lawsuit against Hunter Biden over Epstein allegations

A new political and legal storm is brewing in the United States after First Lady Melania Trump threatened to sue Hunter Biden, son of former President...

17.08.2025 50

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Bulgaria raids arms dealers in Ukraine-led wartime corruption probe

Bulgaria raids arms dealers in Ukraine-led wartime corruption probe

Bulgarian law enforcement launched a sweeping series of raids on August 13 targeting arms dealers in multiple cities, acting on a formal request from...

16.08.2025 60

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Russian woman in FBI harassment case ordered to undergo psychological evaluation

Russian woman in FBI harassment case ordered to undergo psychological evaluation

A Russian national with alleged ties to Moscow’s intelligence services has been ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation following what...

15.08.2025 40

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Ghanaian nationals extradited to US over $100m romance and email compromise scams

Ghanaian nationals extradited to US over $100m romance and email compromise scams

In a significant development in the fight against international cybercrime, three Ghanaian nationals have been extradited to the United States to face...

13.08.2025 60

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Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. CASA sparks legal workarounds and renewed battles over presidential power

Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. CASA sparks legal workarounds and renewed battles over presidential power

On June 27, the US Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump what he called a “GIANT WIN” – a ruling that, at least on paper, curbed the power...

13.08.2025 50

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More than £2.5 million lost to football ticket fraudsters in last two seasons

As the excitement builds for the upcoming Premier League season, football fans are being warned to exercise caution when purchasing match tickets....

11.08.2025 9

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Lebanese Army kills three drug lords in Baalbek amid rising tensions

Lebanese Army kills three drug lords in Baalbek amid rising tensions

The Lebanese Army confirmed on August 6 the death of three of the country’s most dangerous and notorious drug traffickers in a rare and high-profile...

09.08.2025 40

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Top Ukraine energy officials face corruption trial amid anti-corruption push

Top Ukraine energy officials face corruption trial amid anti-corruption push

Ukraine’s battle against corruption has reached a critical juncture as top officials from Kharkivoblenergo, a major state-owned electricity...

08.08.2025 50

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OpenAI may become most valuable private tech firm with 500 billion valuation

OpenAI may become most valuable private tech firm with 500 billion valuation

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and a leader in the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence, is reportedly in early-stage discussions...

07.08.2025 50

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Singapore billionaire Ong Beng Seng pleads guilty in corruption scandal

Singapore billionaire Ong Beng Seng pleads guilty in corruption scandal

In a rare development for a nation known globally for its tough anti-corruption stance and political cleanliness, a prominent billionaire hotelier has...

06.08.2025 50

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Boeing fighter jet workers launch strike after rejecting second contract offer

Boeing fighter jet workers launch strike after rejecting second contract offer

More than 3,200 Boeing workers involved in the production of fighter jets and other defense systems began a strike on August 4 after rejecting a...

05.08.2025 50

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UK lawyer fined for AML failures in Azerbaijani family’s offshore property deal

UK lawyer fined for AML failures in Azerbaijani family’s offshore property deal

A British solicitor has been fined and barred from compliance-related roles for five years after failing to conduct proper anti-money laundering...

03.08.2025 50

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US imposes sweeping sanctions on Iran’s oil shipping network amid rising tensions

US imposes sweeping sanctions on Iran’s oil shipping network amid rising tensions

In a dramatic escalation of its pressure campaign against Tehran, the United States has unveiled a sweeping package of new sanctions targeting an...

02.08.2025 60

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India pushes back against Trump’s tariff ultimatum as trade talks falter

India pushes back against Trump’s tariff ultimatum as trade talks falter

In a move that has injected fresh tension into US-India trade relations, US President Donald Trump announced that a 25% tariff would be imposed on...

01.08.2025 50

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India rejects Trump’s claims of brokering Pakistan ceasefire: Jaishankar sets the record straight

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has publicly refuted repeated assertions by US President Donald Trump that he played a pivotal role in brokering...

31.07.2025 60

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Meloni under fire at home over EU-US tariff deal despite claiming ‘stability’ victory

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has found herself at the center of a heated political storm following the announcement of a new EU-US trade...

29.07.2025 50

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Ukraine’s anti-corruption crackdown draws fire: Ex-Trump advisor slams Zelensky’s ‘gangsterism’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is once again under fire-not from Moscow, but from his own Western allies and former US officials following a...

29.07.2025 70

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EU citizens see political corruption as the norm, new Eurobarometer survey reveals

A recent Eurobarometer survey has cast a stark light on the pervasive perception of political corruption across the European Union. According to the...

26.07.2025 40

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US Olympic Committee bans transgender women from women’s sports

On July 21, 2025, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced a landmark decision barring transgender women from competing in...

25.07.2025 40

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Ukraine’s security service raids anti-corruption agencies, sparking political firestorm

In a shocking turn of events that threatens to destabilize Ukraine’s already fragile political environment, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU or...

25.07.2025 50

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Kremlin signals openness to potential Putin-Trump meeting in Beijing

As international anticipation builds for China’s upcoming World War II commemoration in September, the Kremlin has acknowledged the possibility of a...

23.07.2025 60

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America’s AI-energy strategy signals global shift in industrial leadership

In the heart of Pittsburgh, a city once synonymous with steel mills and industrial smog, a new chapter of American innovation is unfolding – one...

22.07.2025 40

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Zelensky pushes for personal meeting with Putin

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has reiterated his call for a direct, face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, arguing that...

22.07.2025 50

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China backs trilateral cooperation with Russia and India amid shifting geopolitical landscape

In a notable shift reflecting the evolving dynamics of global power, China has announced its support for reviving trilateral cooperation with Russia...

19.07.2025 60

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India’s Jaishankar urges SCO to take ‘uncompromising’ stance on terrorism

In a forceful address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Tianjin, China, Indian External...

18.07.2025 50

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India, China pledge improved ties amid border calm and trade talks

At a high-level diplomatic meeting in Beijing on July 14, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that relations between India and...

18.07.2025 60

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US Senate halts 500 percent Russia tariff bill as Trump considers own sanctions strategy

In a notable shift that underscores the reassertion of executive authority in US foreign policy, the Senate has put a temporary freeze on a hardline...

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Trump issues ultimatum to Russia: Peace in Ukraine or ‘severe tariffs’ within 50 days

In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric over the ongoing war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump on July 14 issued a stark warning to Moscow: reach a...

16.07.2025 50

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Polish President-elect urges Zelensky to allow exhumation of Volyn massacre victims

Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki has formally appealed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to allow a “full-scale” exhumation of Polish...

15.07.2025 40

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France opens criminal probe into Elon Musk’s X over hate speech

France has launched a criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter), marking a serious escalation in Europe’s...

14.07.2025 20

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Ruble hits two-year high against US dollar amid strong exports and policy support

The Russian ruble has surged to a two-year high against the US dollar, buoyed by a confluence of structural economic factors, government policy...

12.07.2025 40

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Lula rebukes Trump’s tariff threats: ‘The World doesn’t need an Emperor’

In a sharp rebuke of US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has publicly denounced what...

10.07.2025 60

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Modi urges BRICS to stand united against terrorism, slams global double standards

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a powerful call for unified action against terrorism during the BRICS summit in Brazil, warning that the...

08.07.2025 50

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Labour’s cautious first year in power: A mandate missed or strategy in progress?

When the Labour Party returned to government in July 2024 with a commanding 172-seat majority, the mood among its supporters was one of jubilation....

07.07.2025 40

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India’s soaring remittance inflows set record, but new global policies pose risks

India continues to maintain its crown as the world’s top recipient of diaspora remittances, with inflows hitting a record $135.46 billion in the...

06.07.2025 50

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India reaffirms BRICS commitment to build balanced multipolar global order

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s deep commitment to the BRICS alliance, underscoring its potential as a cornerstone in...

04.07.2025 60

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Zuckerberg unveils Meta superintelligence labs to chase the future of AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the formation of Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), a newly consolidated division within the tech giant tasked...

04.07.2025 40

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South Africa seeks extension of US tariff deadline amid ongoing trade tensions

South Africa has formally requested an extension from the United States on a critical tariff deadline as the two countries continue delicate...

02.07.2025 30

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India rejects Pakistan’s terror accusation after deadly North Waziristan attack

Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan have flared once again following a deadly terrorist attack in Pakistan’s North...

30.06.2025 40

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Hungary blocks EU accession talks with Ukraine over sovereignty concerns

In a dramatic turn of events that has dealt a serious blow to Ukraine’s hopes of joining the European Union, Hungary has vetoed a joint EU statement...

29.06.2025 70

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Von der Leyen faces crisis after EU ‘green law’ withdrawal backlash

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is confronting a severe political crisis after two key centrist blocs in the European...

23.06.2025 30

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Russia and Burkina Faso sign landmark nuclear energy cooperation agreement

In a significant development underscoring Russia’s growing engagement in Africa, Moscow has signed a comprehensive nuclear cooperation agreement...

21.06.2025 70

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Trump pushes for Russia’s return to G8 as US delays diplomatic talks with Moscow

In a sign of both opportunity and friction in US-Russian relations, the Biden-to-Trump presidential transition has brought dramatic changes in...

18.06.2025 50

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Putin calls Trump on birthday, discusses Iran and Ukraine conflicts

In a surprise development amid intensifying Middle Eastern and Eastern European crises, US President Donald Trump revealed that Russian President...

17.06.2025 50

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Israel strikes Iran in unprecedented attack targeting nuclear facilities and IRGC officials

On June 13, Israeli forces launched a major offensive against Iran, marking one of the most dramatic escalations in Middle Eastern tensions in recent...

15.06.2025 70

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White House pushes to weaken senate’s tough Russia sanctions bill

The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly attempting to significantly weaken a hardline sanctions bill against Russia currently...

10.06.2025 40

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Cyprus political parties took €1 million linked to golden passport scandal

A sweeping set of audits released by Cyprus’s Auditor General has cast a harsh light on the political entanglements of the now-defunct “golden...

07.06.2025 50

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Zelensky criticizes Trump’s Putin call, urges stronger pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a pointed message this week in the aftermath of US President Donald Trump’s high-profile phone call...

07.06.2025 40

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