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Illicit Gold Mining Poses Global Security and Economic Risks, US Urged to Act

Illegal artisanal gold mining fuels lost revenue, weakened governance, and increased security and environmental threats worldwide.

Jul 30, 2026, 3:41 PM The Hill

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Minister Clare O'Neil Says Reducing Tobacco Excise Won't Help Australians Quit Smoking

A 7.30 investigation reveals a growing illicit tobacco market in Australia, while Housing Minister Clare O'Neil warns that lowering tobacco taxes could increase smoking rates.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 9:25 PM

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US Imposes Sanctions on Rwandan Firms Over Conflict Minerals in Eastern DR Congo

Washington targets Rwandan companies accused of financing armed groups through illicit mineral trade fueling conflict in eastern DR Congo.

Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 6:40 PM

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US Sanctions Rwandan Firms Over Conflict Minerals Funding M23 in DR Congo

The US targets Rwandan businessmen and companies for financing the M23 rebellion through illicit mineral trade, highlighting the ongoing conflict fueled by eastern DR Congo's mineral wealth.

Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 4:30 AM

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UN Report Details Shrinking Rights and Arbitrary Arrests Under Taliban Rule in Afghanistan

Between April and June 2026, Afghan women faced arrests for dress code violations, public floggings, and exclusion from UN premises, while arbitrary detentions and ill-treatment by Taliban authorities increased.

UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 10:46 PM

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Trump Border Czar Questions Vetting of ICE Officer in Maine Fatal Shooting

Tom Homan says the ICE agent involved in the July 13 killing should not have passed vetting amid abuse allegations from two ex-wives, prompting an ongoing investigation into the vetting process.

Guardian US | Jul 26, 2026, 10:41 PM

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US Faces Pressure Over Chinese AI Surge Amid Security and Competition Concerns

President Donald Trump confronts challenges as Chinese AI models gain popularity, prompting US investigations and debates over intellectual property and market access.

CNA Latest News | Jul 24, 2026, 7:37 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Independent UN experts denounce the M23 armed group’s abuses in eastern DR Congo, while UNICEF reports child casualties in Ukraine and UNODC highlights growing transnational crime in Southeast Asia.

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UN Experts Condemn M23’s Sexual Violence in DR Congo Amid Rising Global Crime and Conflict

Independent UN experts denounce the M23 armed group’s abuses in eastern DR Congo, while UNICEF reports child casualties in Ukraine and UNODC highlights growing transnational crime in Southeast Asia.

UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 11:20 PM

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Supreme Court to Hear Alaska Pilot’s Challenge Over $95,000 Plane Seizure for Six-Pack of Beer

Ken Jouppi argues the seizure of his Cessna is an excessive fine under the Eighth Amendment, raising questions about proportionality in asset forfeiture.

Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 10:21 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The Justice Department's Operation Offsides targeted websites streaming World Cup games without authorization, collaborating with Latin American authorities to block hundreds more.

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DOJ Seizes Over 1,000 Domains for Illegally Streaming World Cup Matches

The Justice Department's Operation Offsides targeted websites streaming World Cup games without authorization, collaborating with Latin American authorities to block hundreds more.

Washington Times News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:11 PM

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Trump’s Claims of Chinese Election Interference Highlight Crisis in American Democracy, Says Beijing Adviser

A political scientist from the Chinese University of Hong Kong describes former President Donald Trump’s allegations as campaign rhetoric and urges the US to focus on democratic reforms.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 6:41 AM

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Haiti Empowers Youth to Combat Corruption Through Training and Education

The Haitian government and United Nations collaborate to train young leaders in anti-corruption efforts amid challenges of insecurity and weak institutions.

UN News | Jul 18, 2026, 3:40 AM

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Trump Claims China Illicitly Acquired U.S. Voter Data, But Much Is Publicly Accessible

President Trump called China’s acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history," though experts note much of the data is publicly available in many states.

CBS Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 10:25 PM

Trump Claims China Conducted ‘Largest Compromise of Election Data in History’ in 2020 Election

In a primetime speech from the White House, former President Donald Trump released declassified documents alleging election vulnerabilities and foreign interference, while calling for stricter voter ID laws.

Guardian US | Jul 17, 2026, 1:43 AM

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Smoking Rates in Australia Hit Historic Low Amid Decline in Vaping

While fewer Australians are smoking and vaping, the use of multiple nicotine products is rising, raising concerns about overall nicotine consumption.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 7:10 PM

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Alleged Feeding Our Future Fraud Ringleader Extradited from Somalia to Face US Charges

Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh was arrested in Somalia and brought back to the United States to face 31 counts related to a $250 million pandemic-era fraud scheme involving federal child nutrition programs.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 6:46 PM

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UN Highlights Security Challenges Ahead of Colombia’s New Presidency Amid Peace Agreement Monitoring

As Colombia prepares to inaugurate its newly elected president, the UN reports ongoing pockets of insecurity linked to incomplete peace agreement implementation and state presence.

UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 10:29 PM

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The Faulty Premise of Dua Lipa’s ‘Banned’ Books Library

An analysis reveals that many people already possess the books labeled as banned in Dua Lipa’s collection.

National Review | Jul 15, 2026, 8:15 PM

world

Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Meets Trump Amid Shifting Political Pressures

Ali al-Zaidi’s recent Washington visit highlights the external influences shaping Iraq’s political landscape and militia control efforts.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 2:39 PM

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Four Charged in Singapore Over Gold Smuggling and VAT Fraud Scheme Linked to China

Singapore authorities have charged four individuals for their alleged roles in a multinational money laundering operation involving smuggling gold concealed in electronic devices from China and fraudulent tax refund claims.

CNA Latest News | Jul 8, 2026, 6:46 AM

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Afghan Special Forces Veteran Dies in ICE Custody After Denial of Inhaler

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, a former Afghan National Army Special Operations soldier, died within 24 hours of being taken into ICE custody, amid claims officers denied him access to his inhaler.

Reason | Jul 8, 2026, 4:53 AM

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Taylor Swift Wins Copyright Lawsuit Over Lyrics Allegations

Federal judge dismisses claims that Swift copied lines from Florida poet Kimberly Marasco's works, ruling overlaps are common language and unprotectable themes.

CNA Latest News | Jul 8, 2026, 3:29 AM

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Prince Harry Loses Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher

The UK High Court dismissed all 97 allegations of unlawful information gathering brought by Prince Harry and six other claimants against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail.

CNA Latest News | Jul 7, 2026, 11:03 AM

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Former Chinese Official Sentenced to Death for US$323 Million Bribery

Yang Youlin received one of the harshest punishments for economic crimes in recent years after a court in Jiangsu province convicted him of extensive bribery and related offenses.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 2:35 PM