U.S. Trustee Program Obtains More Than $392,000 in Penalties and Three-Year Suspension Against National Consumer Bankruptcy Firm | Office of Public Affairs

The Justice Department’s U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) recently obtained a judgment against a nationwide consumer bankruptcy law firm imposing more than $392,000 in penalties and a three-year suspension based on the firm’s false and misleading disclosures in more than 200 bankruptcy cases. On Sept. 17, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan […]

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Budapest Airport Welcomes Launch of Jet2.com’s New Routes to Newcastle and East Midlands

Budapest, 13 October 2025 — Budapest Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has celebrated the launch of two new Jet2.com routes connecting the Hungarian capital with Newcastle International Airport and East Midlands Airport. The services, operating twice weekly, mark a significant expansion of the UK leisure airline’s presence in Central Europe. Strengthening UK–Hungary Connectivity […]

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Google Warns Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Hard to Enforce

Sydney, 13 October 2025 — Alphabet-owned Google has raised strong concerns over Australia’s new law prohibiting anyone under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, cautioning that the measure may prove both unenforceable and ineffective in improving online safety. The law, passed in late 2024, requires platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X […]

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Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants 2026 Open for Applications

Dublin, 13 October 2025 — Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has launched the application process for the 2026 Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Grants, a scheme designed to strengthen public understanding of global issues and encourage collective action for a fairer world. Purpose of the Grants The GCE […]

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Israel Confirms Custody of Seven Hostages Freed by Hamas, A Positive Progression of the Ceasefire and Peace Agreement

Jerusalem, 13 October 2025 — The Israeli military announced on Monday morning that it has received seven hostages alive from Hamas custody in Gaza, marking the first stage of a broader exchange agreement tied to the recently brokered ceasefire. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the hostages were handed to the International Committee of […]

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Securing Gaza’s Fragile Ceasefire: Peacekeeping Force and Aid Coordination Seen as Critical

Gaza/Jerusalem, 13 October 2025 — The U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought a rare pause to more than two years of devastating conflict, but concerns are mounting over its sustainability. Reports that Hamas fighters have entered territories vacated by Israeli forces following the initial troop pullback have raised fears of renewed hostilities and […]

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Google.org 2025 Impact Report Highlights $6B Push for AI-Driven Social and Climate Solutions

Mountain View, California, 9 October 2025 — Google’s philanthropic arm, Google.org, has released its 2025 Impact Report, detailing a two-decade commitment of nearly $6 billion in funding and resources to nonprofit, academic, and civic initiatives worldwide. The report emphasizes the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing urgent social and environmental challenges. Scale of […]

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Afghanistan– Pakistan Border Clashes Leave Dozens Dead

Kabul/Islamabad, 12 October 2025 — Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government said Sunday its forces killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight operations along the frontier, describing the attacks as retaliation for what it called repeated violations of Afghan territory and airspace. Pakistan’s military confirmed clashes but reported 23 soldiers killed, a far lower figure, and accused Afghan forces […]

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Wall Street and Crypto Markets Plunge Amid Escalating Trade Tensions and Government Lockdown Wiping Out $1.5 trillion

New York, 13 October 2025 — U.S. markets suffered their worst day since April, with the S&P 500 tumbling 2.7%, the Nasdaq sliding 3.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging 878 points. Nearly $1.5 trillion in market value was erased, while global cryptocurrency markets shed about $200 billion. The sell‑off was fueled by a […]

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Caterpillar to Acquire Australia’s RPMGlobal for $728 Million

Sydney, October 2025 — U.S. heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. announced on Monday that it will acquire RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd., an Australian mining software provider, in a transaction worth A$1.12 billion (US$728 million). The deal underscores Caterpillar’s strategy to strengthen its foothold in the fast‑growing field of mining technology and digital operations. Deal Structure and […]

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