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IN THE DOCK: Sibiya wiped phones before arrest, court hears, as alleged victims oppose bail
The prosecution argued that the evidence against Shadrack Sibiya is compelling after revealing his phones were wiped, while his alleged victims of human trafficking urged the Randburg court to deny him bail.
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HUMAN SMUGGLING
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IN THE DOCK: Sibiya wiped phones before arrest, court hears, as alleged victims oppose bail
The prosecution argued that the evidence against Shadrack Sibiya is compelling after revealing his phones were wiped, while his alleged victims of human traffic
Africa
Daily Maverick SA
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CARGO
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English language rule’s comments bring criticism from Sikh organization
The Sikh Coalition was one of the louder voices in opposition to FMCSA’s English language proposed rule. The post English language rule’s comments bring critici
Global
FreightWaves
55m ago
LAND BORDER
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ICE arrests alarm California’s community colleges. How much can campus officials do?
Immigration enforcement agents are inciting panic at California’s community colleges.
Americas
Border Report
19m ago
LAND BORDER
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ICE rejects suggestion that its officers wear body cameras that automatically activate
Federal immigration officials need to ensure that body cameras worn by officers are uniformly activated when needed, a government report released Wednesday said
Americas
Border Report
50m ago
GEOPOLITICS
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Is Latin America Ready to Grow Old?
An 87-year-old's eviction in Madrid shocked the world. In Latin America, aging faster than its safety nets can adapt, her story could soon become routine The po
Latin America
CONNECTAS
21m ago
GEOPOLITICS
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Delcy Rodríguez’s “Happy Hour” in Venezuela
Delcy Rodríguez's UN appearance and meeting with Trump prove that anything goes between Washington and Caracas. Now the region's right-wing governments must adj
Latin America
CONNECTAS
37m ago
GEOPOLITICS
NEW
Latin America between China and the US: A Fragile Balancing Act
Caught between China and the US, Latin America is courting both. As Washington's pressure mounts, how long can this fragile balancing act last? The post Latin A
Latin America
CONNECTAS
55m ago
GEOPOLITICS
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María Corina Machado encabeza preferencias electorales en Venezuela, según Bloomberg
Obtuvo 52 por ciento de apoyo en una pregunta sobre intención de voto para las elecciones presidenciales
Latin America
Efecto Cocuyo
52m ago
MONEY LAUNDERING
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Bank of America enfrenta una multa de 1,200 millones de dólares por fallas contra el lavado de dinero
De acuerdo con el informe del Departamento del Tesoro, el banco admitió haber violado de forma intencional la Ley de Secreto Bancario (Bank Secrecy Act)
Americas
La Opinion
20m ago
GEOPOLITICS
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Juez federal bloquea indefinidamente el veto de Trump a CNN, MS NOW y Politico en la Casa Blanca
En su fallo, el magistrado concluyó que retirar las credenciales a los reporteros atenta directamente contra sus derechos constitucionales de libertad de prensa
Americas
La Opinion
20m ago
GEOPOLITICS
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Trump presume una riqueza petrolera en Groenlandia, pero la isla frena sus expectativas
El gobierno de la isla ártica advierte que los proyectos aún están en fases iniciales y podrían tardar años en operar
Americas
La Opinion
54m ago
GEOPOLITICS
NEW
Families of Trinidadian men killed in US boat strike demand accountability
The Trump administration has killed at least 239 people in boat strikes denounced as extrajudicial killings.
Middle East
Al Jazeera
25m ago
WARS
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Houthi attacks disrupt travel plans for Mecca pilgrims
Muslim pilgrims headed to Mecca for Umrah are facing travel disruptions as Houthi attacks hit Saudi Arabia.
Middle East
Al Jazeera
43m ago
WARS
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How Yemen’s Houthis evolved from a religious revival into a regional threat
In 2011, I stood in Change Square in the Yemeni capital Sanaa with thousands of young Yemenis chanting for democracy, dignity and human rights. But three years
Middle East
Arab News
49m ago
HUMAN SMUGGLING
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Cambodia wants to shed its scam image, but will it go after powerful individuals?
The US has sanctioned two Cambodian senators for their links to scam operations and human trafficking.
Asia
Straits Times
8m ago
WARS
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What is Starshield, SpaceX's military version of Starlink?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX restricted “military-grade” Starlink services overnight into Wednesday, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses, Ukraine
Global
France 24
53m ago
GEOPOLITICS
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Environmentalists Are Wrong to Oppose the Senate’s Permitting Deal
America needs to build more to achieve its energy goals of lower costs, greater security, and more clean energy.
Global
Foreign Policy
17m ago
DIPLOMACY
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Dispatch from Moldova: How to restore NATO’s deterrence against Russia’s escalating drone attacks
Restoring deterrence will require a course correction in the West’s approach to Russia's escalating drone attacks. The post Dispatch from Moldova: How to restor
Global
Atlantic Council
22m ago
AI & TECH
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Army Explains How Merops Interceptor Drone Became Program Of Record In Just 142 Days
The low-cost interceptor, rushed to NATO partners after drone incursions, is now an example of how the Army hopes to rapidly field emerging capabilities. The po
Global
The War Zone
5m ago
AI & TECH
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Gains in passkey adoption as primary authentication option lag behind availability
Passkey adoption continues to accelerate, but enterprises still face challenges moving from optional passwordless login to secure, widespread deployment. Even a
Global
Biometric Update
50m ago
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Europe
UK HMRC
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Europe
UK HMRC
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CARGO
Official Statistics: Non-domestic rating: challenges and changes, 2023 and 2026 rating lists, September 2026
Statistics on checks and challenges against the 2023 and 2026 local rating lists at 30 September 2026.
Europe
UK HMRC
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