– Week of June 16, 2025 Compiled from multiple verified sources (Reuters, AFP, AP, UN, Sudan Tribune) The news from the continent this new week is discouraging and seems to be full of unrest, hopefully this will change as the week progresses. 🔶 Health Crisis: Cholera Outbreak in Sudan Threatens Regional Spillover 🔶 Refugee Surge: […]
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Thank you, Bernard, for that kind introduction. And thank you to SIFMA for having me here at your annual AML and Financial Crimes Conference. Over the last several months, the Department has made clear that its mission is to protect hard-working Americans from the most serious threats. In the Criminal Division, we are working relentlessly […]
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LONDON, UK – Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that Britain is deploying additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the Middle East to provide regional security support. The announcement comes as Iran and Israel exchange missile strikes, following Israel’s large-scale air offensive targeting Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists, and key installations. Strategic Military Deployment […]
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By Solomon Alaka | 16/06/2025 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly been instructed to pause worksite immigration raids targeting the agriculture, hospitality, and restaurant sectors—industries long recognized as dependent on immigrant labor. This directive marks a step toward minimizing disruption in critical supply chains and service industries. However, key sectors have been left […]
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Amnesty International has reported a devastating attack in Yelewata, a village in the Guma region of Benue State, Nigeria, where at least 100 people were killed by gunmen between Friday night and Saturday morning. The assailants reportedly set homes ablaze, trapping and burning families alive. The attack has left dozens missing and hundreds injured, with […]
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ST. LOUIS, MO – Rene Alejandro Valdivia-Gonzalez, 41, of Phoenix, Arizona, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute at least five kilograms of cocaine after being caught with 58.85 kilograms of the drug during a traffic stop on Interstate 44 in Phelps County, Missouri. The plea was entered in U.S. District Court in […]
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The UN Human Rights Council-mandated Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) report found that Israeli forces have used airstrikes, shelling, burning, and controlled demolitions to damage or destroy more than 90 per cent of schools and university buildings across Gaza. This destruction in the wake of the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led terror attacks on Israel […]
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LOS ANGELES, CA – Brendan Ross, 52, the former CEO and founder of Direct Lending Investments LLC (DLI), has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for wire fraud, after falsifying financial records to inflate the value of investment funds, allowing him to charge clients millions in unauthorized fees. Fraudulent Scheme and Financial Manipulation […]
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As carbon markets evolve from niche climate interventions into a multi-billion-dollar industry, a critical truth is emerging: gender inclusion is no longer optional. It is essential to the permanence, equity, and scalability of carbon projects. Integrating gender considerations into project design not only improves long-term outcomes – it is also increasingly recognized by standard-setting […]
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs, following recommendations from Baroness Louise Casey’s audit into group-based child sexual abuse. The decision comes after months of political pressure and public debate surrounding the issue. Background of the Grooming Gang Scandal The scandal, which first came to light over […]
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