Matthew Akande, a 36-year-old Nigerian national, was extradited to the United States on March 5, 2025, to face multiple charges, including computer intrusion, wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. Akande is accused of participating in a large-scale hacking operation that targeted Massachusetts-based tax preparation firms, stealing personal information to file fraudulent tax returns. Arrested […]
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Amnesty International has called on Egyptian authorities to halt reprisals against detainees on hunger strike at the 10th of Ramadan Prison, who are protesting their arbitrary detention and harsh prison conditions. The hunger strike, initiated in January by several political prisoners at the Reform and Rehabilitation Center, highlights concerns over prolonged pretrial detention and inhumane […]
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TikTok is set to lay off up to 300 workers, or approximately 10% of its Dublin workforce, as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. The Irish government has been informed of the decision, which will affect employees at TikTok’s largest European operation, located in the Irish capital. A TikTok spokesperson stated that the company could not […]
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Tánaiste Simon Harris welcomed Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, to Dublin on March 7, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Foreign Minister to Ireland. This visit also marks the first high-level political visit from India since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip in 2015. The bilateral talks underscored the strong growth […]
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Romanian authorities have detained six individuals accused of conspiring with Russia to overthrow the Romanian government and undermine the country’s sovereignty. The suspects were arrested by Romania’s anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, on Wednesday for allegedly forming a criminal group with ties to Russia. The group, which was reportedly established in 2023, is accused of seeking […]
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A live-fire training exercise involving South Korean fighter jets and US forces turned disastrous on Thursday when two KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on civilian homes in Pocheon, a city northeast of Seoul. The bombs, eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs, were released “abnormally” and landed outside the designated range at approximately 10:07 a.m. local time, […]
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $100 million loan to QNB Leasing to accelerate Türkiye’s transition to a low-carbon economy. This investment is aimed at enhancing sustainable energy and blue finance initiatives, particularly focusing on providing capital to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which make up 99% of Turkish businesses. Key Highlights Quotes […]
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Mars and Berry Global have unveiled new 100% recycled plastic packaging for M&M’S®, SKITTLES®, and STARBURST® pantry jars, marking a significant step in their commitment to sustainability. This move will eliminate over 1,300 metric tons of virgin plastic annually and supports the companies’ efforts to foster a circular economy. Key Details The updated 60-, 81-, […]
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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has reported that at least 80,000 people have fled the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to escalating violence, including widespread sexual assault. UNHCR official Patrick Eba highlighted the dire situation in North and South Kivu provinces, where armed clashes between Congolese forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have […]
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New research warns that UK pension funds are exposed to up to $19 billion in potential losses by 2040 due to stranded assets, as the country’s economy faces a projected $141 billion hit from these risks. Stranded assets are investments that lose economic value prematurely, often as a result of changes in regulation, market demand, […]
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