Cambodia-U.S. operation links crypto network to Sinaloa allegation
Cambodian and U.S. authorities say a joint investigation uncovered an alleged Sinaloa-linked crypto-laundering network, while the $7 million seizure occurred in New Jersey.
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U.S. Proposes Cutting Banque Misr UAE From Dollar Access
FinCEN proposed barring U.S. correspondent accounts for Banque Misr’s UAE branches as OFAC separately sanctioned two Iran-linked facilitators.
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Russia’s Fuel Shock Complicates the Bank of Russia’s Rate Path
A reported gasoline shortfall is testing Russia’s cautious rate policy as fuel costs threaten inflation, logistics, business financing and growth.
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Somnigroup completes $2.3 billion Leggett & Platt merger
Somnigroup completed its all-stock Leggett & Platt merger, creating a company with more than 36,000 workers and 170-plus factories across 37 countries.
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Latvia identifies drone shot down by NATO jets as Ukrainian
Latvia says the Ukrainian drone entered from Belarus and was likely diverted by Russian electronic warfare before NATO jets shot it down.
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Leaves 6,000 Seafarers Stranded, IMO Says
The IMO says up to 400 ships and about 6,000 seafarers remain unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely after at least 70 verified attacks.
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China’s Retail Growth Slows as Online Shopping Outpaces Stores
China’s July retail growth slowed to 0.6%, missing forecasts, while online commerce, food and convenience stores outperformed several traditional formats.
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NASA demonstrates autonomous spacecraft navigation without GPS
NASA’s Starling swarm used onboard cameras and a 20,000-object catalog to improve orbit estimates without ground intervention during a three-day test.
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England allocates first £9.58 billion under £39 billion housing program
England has awarded £9.58 billion to 33 housing providers under a 10-year program targeting 300,000 social and affordable homes, mostly for social rent.
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Sudan drone strikes reportedly kill 8 civilians in North Kordofan
Emergency Lawyers says two drone strikes killed eight civilians and wounded dozens in Sowdari, as U.N. officials warn of rising drone attacks across Sudan.
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Sudan plans $22 million education program for 200,000 children
Education Cannot Wait announced a three-year plan for nearly 200,000 children in three Sudanese states as more than 8 million remain out of school.
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South Africa Sets Three-Year Plan to Prepare Tourism Infrastructure Projects
South Africa has formalized a three-year plan to prepare tourism infrastructure for investors as arrivals rise, while Parliament warns delivery risks remain.
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UN review asks states to reset peace operations
A new UN review urges more flexible peace operations as conflicts grow more complex, funding tightens and attacks on personnel increase.
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Global markets face a three-way test as September begins
Debt, energy-driven inflation and central-bank decisions are converging in September, creating a high-information test for borrowing costs, currencies and prices.
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Pakistan’s New Foreign-Media Rules Draw Press-Freedom Warnings
Pakistan’s 2026 foreign-media guidelines require registration, accreditation and advance clearance outside three major cities, raising concerns about independent reporting.
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USDA declares drought disaster for 26 Puerto Rico municipalities
The USDA designation opens potential emergency-assistance pathways for eligible Puerto Rico producers as drought strains farms and water supplies.
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Commonwealth Games’ Glasgow model faces its first real test
Glasgow’s compact Commonwealth Games cut the projected bill, but final accounts, security exposure and local benefits will determine whether the model can travel.
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India Eases Defence-Export Rules to Reach More Global Markets
India has simplified defence-export procedures, expanded OGEL coverage and extended licence validity as manufacturers seek faster access to overseas markets.
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Russia Forms Panel to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Russia formed a government panel after Putin authorized temporary management of vulnerable infrastructure, increasing pressure on private operators to protect sites.
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Pentagon Review Pressures NATO Allies to Take More Defense Responsibility
A U.S. review of military forces in Europe is pressing NATO allies and Canada to show how they can carry more of the continent’s conventional defense burden.
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WHO Updates Ebola Measures as Congo Outbreak Reaches 60 Health Zones
WHO has updated emergency recommendations as the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak expands, while global risk remains low.
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Israel Opens Criminal Probes Into Two Gaza Killings
Israel’s military opened criminal investigations into the deaths of Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinians, while declining probes into three other Gaza incidents.