GENEVA, — A United Nations human rights expert has called on governments worldwide to strengthen protections for migrants amid growing concerns over enforced disappearances, which affect thousands of people each year during migration journeys. Gehad Madi, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, issued the appeal on Friday, warning that migrants remain […]
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GENEVA, June 2025 — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has issued a stark warning over the rapidly worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in Sudan, calling for immediate international action as violence escalates across North Darfur and Kordofan. Türk expressed deep alarm over mounting reports of civilian casualties, sexual violence, […]
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WELLINGTON, June 2025 — New Zealand agtech startup Halter has become one of the country’s rare unicorns, reaching a valuation of $1 billion following a successful $100 million Series D funding round. The company, which develops smart cattle management technology for dairy farmers, announced the raise on Monday as it accelerates its expansion into the […]
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The Justice Department resolved an enforcement matter against JWB Real Estate Management for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) when it imposed illegal early termination charges on military servicemembers who terminated their leases after receiving military relocation orders. JWB Property Management, a property management company based in Jacksonville, Florida, imposed early termination fees on […]
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Ukraine’s wartime food security with a €100 million investment loan package aimed at strengthening the resilience of the country’s agribusiness sector. The financing is directed towards MHP, Ukraine’s leading agricultural and food production company. Under the arrangement, the EBRD will provide €40 million from its […]
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DUBLIN, June 2025 — Former New York City Mayor and Bloomberg LP founder Mike Bloomberg has lauded Ireland’s economic progress, saying the country is “writing a new chapter in its history” as it continues to attract global investment, while the United States grapples with concerns over economic growth. Speaking at a Bloomberg event in Dublin, […]
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Largest-Ever Crypto Confidence Scam Forfeiture Targets Global Criminal Network Washington, D.C. – June 19, 2025The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to an extensive global investment fraud and money laundering network—marking the largest crypto-related seizure in the history of […]
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Pensacola, FL – June 2025Charles M. Schmaltz, 28, of Pensacola, has pleaded guilty in federal court to cyberstalking and transmitting obscene materials to minor females, as announced by U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin for the Northern District of Florida. “Protecting children from online abuse remains a top priority,” said U.S. Attorney Heekin. “Offenders who target […]
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June 23, 2025 – Damascus, Syria – A suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, killing at least 22 people and injuring 63 others during a service, according to Syrian state media. The attack occurred during the Divine Liturgy at the Mar Elias Church […]
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The UK government has announced a new £750,000 ($1 million) investment aimed at helping disadvantaged young people pursue careers as pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals. The funding forms part of the fourth round of the Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund, a government initiative designed to remove barriers that prevent underrepresented groups from accessing careers […]
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