EU’s Kallas Urges China to Cease Support for Russia’s War Against Ukraine

BRUSSELS – European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has once again called on China to halt all material support for Russia’s military-industrial complex, emphasizing the threat it poses to European security and stability in Ukraine. Kallas raised the issue during a strategic dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi […]

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Contractors to Pay $1.37 Million Over Substandard Runway Work at Massachusetts Air National Guard Base

Three firms have agreed to pay a combined $1.37 million to resolve allegations that they submitted or caused the submission of false claims related to the rehabilitation of Runway 2-20 at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Massachusetts, home to the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. The settling companies are: All three admitted […]

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Nigerian National Pleads Guilty in $2.5 Million Romance Scam and Money Laundering Case

Boston, MA – July, 2025 — A Nigerian national has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to charges stemming from his role in an international romance scam and money laundering scheme that defrauded victims of more than $2.5 million. Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, 35, of Abuja, Nigeria, admitted to one count each of mail fraud, […]

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FBI to Relocate Headquarters to Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., July, 2025 — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have announced that the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in downtown Washington, D.C., has been selected as the new site for the FBI’s headquarters. The decision marks the culmination of nearly two decades of efforts […]

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Finnish Aviation Strike and Flight Disruptions Send Shockwaves Through European Air Travel Network

A strike by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has caused major disruptions across Europe, with ground services at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport brought to a standstill. The industrial action, which began on July 2, has led to the cancellation or delay of over 100 flights and disrupted travel for more than 7,000 passengers. Essential services such as […]

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Germany Approves €107 Billion Investment in Rail Infrastructure as Part of €166 Billion Transport Budget

Berlin, June 24, 2025 — The German federal cabinet has approved a draft budget that includes a comprehensive €166 billion transport investment programme, with €106.5 billion allocated to the rail sector over the coming years. The funding, confirmed on Monday, forms part of Germany’s broader strategy to modernise its transport infrastructure, enhance sustainability, and meet […]

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Qantas Confirms Major Data Breach Affecting Millions of Customers

Sydney, Australia — Qantas Airways has disclosed a significant cybersecurity incident affecting up to 6 million customers, following unauthorized access to a third-party platform used by one of its contact centers. The breach was detected on June 30, and while no internal Qantas systems were compromised, the attackers accessed a platform containing service records, the […]

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United States and Vietnam Reach New Trade Agreement with 20% Tariff

Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States has finalized a new trade agreement with Vietnam, imposing a 20% tariff on Vietnamese imports and a 40% tariff on transshipped goods entering the U.S. market. The new tariff regime comes just ahead of the 9 July deadline, which would have triggered […]

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Experts Warn Airline Sector Now Prime Target for Cybercrime

Sector specific security experts has warned cybersecurity firms especially those affiliated with or working for the aviation/ airline sector to be on alert and take necessary efforts geared at mitigating against cyberattack in the sector, this is following a recent data breach suffered by Qantas and Hawaiian Airlines. The Qantas breach which follows a cyberattack […]

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Former IT Manager Indicted for Embezzling Nearly $1 Million from Pittsburgh Foundation

Charles A. Richardson Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Charles A. Richardson, 45, of Pittsburgh, on nine counts of wire fraud and money laundering, alleging that he embezzled nearly $1 million from his former employer, The Heinz Endowments, a prominent philanthropic foundation. The […]

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