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Annual Compliance Conference summary: Keynote Speaker Session with Baroness Margaret Hodge (Former Chair, Public Accounts Committee; Anti-Corruption Champion)
Global Compliance News
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July 9, 2025
At the Annual Compliance conference recently held in London, we were honoured to hear from Baroness Hodge at our Annual Compliance Conference. Baroness Hodge offered a candid and comprehensive overview of the UK’s ongoing challenges and...
Pakistani man extradited from Mexico to Arizona to face human smuggling charges
KTAR - Arizona
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July 16, 2025
PHOENIX – A Pakistani man was recently extradited from Mexico to Arizona to face charges in a federal human smuggling case, authorities said. Abbas Ali Haider, 48, made his initial appearance in a Tucson courtroom on Tuesday, according to the U.S....
In the spirit of BRICS, criminal defendant Jair Bolsonaro should be immediately transferred to China
teleSUR
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July 14, 2025
Photo: De-Linking Brazil. July 14, 2025 Hour: 5:57 pm A modest proposal Related: BRICS’ Global Call to Conscience: Stop the Genocide in Gaza! In one of the most bizarre episodes in the history of international trade, President Donald Trump this...
USMNT to face Ecuador, Australia in October World Cup tune-ups
The New York Times
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July 14, 2025
The U.S. men’s national team will face Ecuador and Australia in a pair of friendlies in October as it continues preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The Americans will take on the South American side on Oct. 10 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas,...
India to set up its first marine insurance group amid western sanctions
Mint
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July 13, 2025
The plan is to get domestic companies to provide insurance cover to Indian ships, which now depend on global clubs for securing ships and cargoes, the secretary said in an interview. The need for an India-focused P&I entity has also been felt to...
KALW Almanac - Wednesday July 16, 2025
KALW - California
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Today is Wednesday, the 16th of July of 2025, July 16 is the 197th day of the year 168 days remain until the end of the year. 68 days until autumn begins the sun will rise in San Francisco at 6:01:05 am and sunset will be at 8:30:22 pm. We will...
China and Brazil plan Pacific and Atlantic rail link
Seatrade Maritime News
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July 15, 2025
China and Brazil have signed agreement for the construction of rail corridor connecting Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The planned "Two-Ocean Railway," connecting Brazil's east coast to Peru's Chancay Port, will create a brand-new land-sea transport...
Trump Administration Deports Five Men to Eswatini, Expanding Global Gulag in Africa
The Intercept
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July 16, 2025
The United States expelled five men to the Southern African country of Eswatini on Tuesday as part of its ongoing efforts to exile immigrants to so-called “third countries.” The move closely followed the United States’ deportation of eight men —...
Trump DOJ ends battle with Polymarket after Biden's FBI raided CEO following 2024 election
The Blaze
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July 16, 2025
Crypto-gambling site Polymarket had President Trump winning the 2024 election by a healthy margin for nearly a month before voters went to the polls. The week after Trump's election, President Biden's FBI raided the home of Polymarket CEO Shayne...
Star Princess Debuts Bold New Entertainment for a New Era at Sea
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Two Original Theatrical Productions, Immersive Candlelight Concerts, and High-Energy Pop-Up Performances Bring Every Night to Life Aboard the Newest Sphere-Class Ship FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- When Star Princess sets sail...
You Have No Idea How Furious the Canadians Are
New York Mag
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July 14, 2025
A now-famous hat, with over 50,000 units (and many knockoffs) sold. Photo: Jon Laytner for New York Magazine This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. In May, I...
Trump’s About-Face on Ukraine
Foreign Policy In Focus
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July 16, 2025
He promised to end the war in 24 hours. He made nice with Russian President Vladimir Putin and parroted Kremlin talking points. He humiliated Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in front of the cameras in the Oval Office. He refused to send more...
OPINION: Citizen Hutchinson: relaxed, talking about value of public service
Siloam Springs Herald-Leader - Arkansas
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July 16, 2025
A tanned, well-rested and very relaxed former governor of Arkansas – William Asa Hutchinson – gave a 'stem winder' of a speech to the 103-year-old Fayetteville Downtown Rotary Club on July 10. While the mercury was quickly rising to 90 degrees...
Jamaica Flower: A Global Blossom of Culture, Wellness, and Tradition
teleSUR
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July 16, 2025 Hour: 2:17 pm From ritual offerings to vibrant beverages, the Jamaica flower—also known as hibiscus or Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)—has bloomed into a cultural and medicinal icon across continents. Native to Africa and India, but...
Why UAE’s removal from EU high-risk AML list matters
Gulf News
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Dubai: In a landmark decision, the European Parliament approved removing the UAE from the EU’s list of high-risk countries for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) – and this is expected to ease compliance, speed up...
From Extraction to Regeneration: Architecture's Role in Rural Developments in Latin America
ArchDaily
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July 16, 2025
Centro de Desenvolvimento e Produção Rural La Panificadora / Natura Futura © JAG Studio Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...
US halts Mexican cattle imports to thwart parasite
AZ Central - Arizona
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Arizona feedlots and Mexican ranchers are feeling the effects of a second border closure to cattle imports. U.S. officials halted cattle imports after reports of New World screwworms about 370 miles south of the border. Because of the extended...
Ricardo Martinelli: “This is an Achievement of this Government, which Cared about the Country’s Image, unlike the Previous One.”
Newsroom Panama
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July 10, 2025
Panama regains “international trust” after being removed from the European Union (EU) money laundering list. Former President Ricardo Martinelli, above right, attributed Panama’s removal from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions to...
Pete Crow-Armstrong wants to join Aaron Judge in trying to dethrone Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic
MARCA
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July 16, 2025
Actualizado 16/07/2025 - 05:22 CDT Although there is still a long way to go before the World Baseball Classic takes place, rumors are already beginning to circulate behind the scenes about who could be part of the United States team and, among...
Huntington Bakery Receives National Cake Baking Award
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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July 14, 2025
Home » Stories » Huntington Bakery Receives National Cake Baking Award Randy Yohe Published July 14, 2025 - 2:43 pm A busy late morning rush at the Nomada Bakery counter.Randy Yohe/West Virginia Public Broadcasting A small Huntington bakery with a...