Office of Public Affairs | U.S. Department of Justice Announces Compensation Process for Victims Trafficked Through Backpage.com

Today, the Department of Justice announced the launch of the Backpage remission process to compensate victims whose trafficking was facilitated through the Backpage.com website. This marks the largest remission process to date to compensate victims of human trafficking. “Backpage.com facilitated the exploitation of women and children as one of the largest online advertisers for commercial […]

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Chad Faces Mounting Pressure following Sudanese Refugee Crisis

Chad is currently grappling with one of the most severe humanitarian emergencies in Africa, hosting over 1.8 million displaced individuals, including 1.2 million Sudanese refugees who have fled escalating violence in Sudan. This influx has placed immense strain on Chad’s already fragile infrastructure and limited resources. With 42% of its population living below the poverty […]

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Estimated 68 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Yemen Coast

A tragic maritime disaster off the southern coast of Yemen has claimed the lives of at least 68 migrants, with dozens more still missing. The vessel, carrying approximately 154 Ethiopian nationals, capsized early Sunday near the province of Abyan amid rough weather conditions. 🌊 Details of the Incident According to Abdusattor Esoev, head of the […]

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Woman Arrested After Toddler Found Alive in Suitcase on New Zealand Bus Luggage Hold

A 27-year-old woman in New Zealand has been arrested and charged with child neglect after a two-year-old girl was discovered alive inside a suitcase stowed in the luggage compartment of a long-distance bus. 🚨 Incident Overview The discovery occurred during a scheduled stop in Kaiwaka, approximately 60 miles north of Auckland, on Sunday. According to […]

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Historic Welsh Mansion Worth £1.2 Million Remains Unsellable Due to Canal-Induced Landslides

Charles and Patricia Lester MBE, renowned British fashion designers, purchased Llanfoist House in Wales for £9,000 in 1971. Today, the 20-bedroom Grade II listed mansion is valued at approximately £1.2 million. However, the couple, now aged 84 and 83, say they are unable to sell the property due to recurring landslides and persistent water leakage […]

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Rethinking Tariffs: Why the U.S. Should Prioritize Innovation Over Trade Barriers

Washington, D.C., 4 August 2025 — As the U.S. administration intensifies its tariff strategy, economists and industry leaders warn of mounting risks to consumer welfare, business competitiveness, and long-term economic resilience. While tariffs may offer short-term revenue gains and political leverage, they risk entrenching inefficiencies, distorting market dynamics, and undermining America’s global leadership in innovation. […]

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Amnesty International Demands Justice for 22 Dead in Angola Fuel Protest Crackdown

Luanda, Angola — August 3, 2025Amnesty International has called on Angolan authorities to launch an independent and impartial investigation into the deaths of 22 individuals during a national taxi drivers’ strike that began on July 29, 2025. The organization condemned what it described as the excessive and lethal use of force by state security agents […]

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Ukraine Parliament Restores Anti-Corruption Agency Independence Following Nationwide Protests

Kyiv, 1 August 2025 — Ukraine’s parliament has passed new legislation restoring the independence of the country’s key anti-corruption bodies, reversing a controversial law enacted just days earlier that placed those agencies under the direct authority of the Prosecutor General. In a resounding vote, all 331 members of the Verkhovna Rada supported the bill, which […]

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UNICEF Warns of Child Starvation in Gaza as Israel Links Ceasefire to Hostage Deal

New York, 2 August 2025 — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, reporting that children are dying at an unprecedented rate due to famine and conflict-related conditions. The warning comes amid Israel’s continued military operations, which officials say will persist until all hostages […]

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Minister Dooley Launches 2025 Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme

Dublin, 1 August 2025 – Minister of State for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley TD, today announced the opening of the 2025 Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme, designed to support continued innovation and efficiency across Ireland’s seafood processing sector. The scheme, which is administered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food […]

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