The UN warns that escalating conflicts are disrupting global food systems, driving hunger and fueling further violence, with famine confirmed in Sudan and Gaza and acute food insecurity affecting 266 million people in...
Haiti’s gang violence spreads beyond Port-au-Prince despite intensified anti-gang operations, with 1,408 killed and 656 injured from April to June, according to the UN. Survivors in Kenscoff report a massacre of 47...
UNICEF reports nearly one million Afghan children face life-threatening malnutrition amid drought, floods, and economic strain, with hospitals overwhelmed and aid funding insufficient.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk describes escalating suffering of Myanmar’s Rohingya, citing a new report documenting widespread abuses by military and Arakan Army rebels amid ongoing civil war and illicit economies.
The Bank of Japan introduced new core inflation indicators to better assess underlying price trends by excluding temporary factors and institutional influences from consumer price data.
The U.S. Department of Justice launched the National Fraud Detection Center to coordinate multi-agency efforts against fraud targeting taxpayer-funded programs, including cross-program schemes.
Tetra Tech EC Inc. agreed to pay $57 million to settle allegations it falsified soil test results at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, defrauding the U.S. Navy and endangering public safety.
The ECB highlights the need to remove internal Single Market barriers to boost European firms' competitiveness amid external shocks, while emphasizing price stability and targeted fiscal measures to address inflation...
The Bank of Japan released a report examining generative AI use and risks among 150 financial institutions, highlighting expansion into core operations and the need for robust risk management frameworks.
A New Jersey court permanently barred tax preparer Roxanna Cedeno from the industry after understating clients' tax liabilities and overstating refunds.
The European Central Bank’s July 2026 Consumer Expectations Survey shows a slight decline in inflation expectations across short and medium terms, with persistent uncertainty and income disparities in perceptions.
The Federal Reserve approved National Westminster Bank Plc’s application to open a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut, marking its first U.S. presence in this location.
The Federal Reserve terminated an enforcement action against Deutsche Bank AG and its U.S. subsidiaries, citing compliance improvements, while issuing a new action against SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. for unspecified...
The Federal Reserve Board issued enforcement actions against a former employee of United Community Bank for misappropriating customer funds, prohibiting further banking activities.
Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs has announced diplomatic appointments, including new roles for Jonathan Brasnett, Julie Crowley, and Marie-Andrée Lévesque, reflecting shifts in trade, legal, and multilateral...
A Colorado man was convicted for conspiring with his wife to sexually abuse a child in Mexico and sell the videos on the dark web, facing up to 150 years in prison.
Four Bronx-based defendants linked to the “War Room” were charged with racketeering, fraud, and violence after allegedly orchestrating a $12M Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake patient transport claims, kickbacks, and...
A Mississippi man admitted evading over $2 million in federal income taxes through repeated cashier’s check schemes and nominee accounts, pleading guilty to tax evasion.
From 1 September 2026, the supervision exemption for regulated activity with children will be removed, expanding DBS check requirements for certain roles involving children.
The UK Certification Officer published decisions on trade union rule breaches, dismissed withdrawn complaints, and launched an online complaints system to modernise its processes.
The British Embassy in Asunción will host British Week 2026 from 15 to 23 August, marking a decade of cultural and economic exchanges in Paraguay. The event highlights British contributions across food, literature,...
The Federal Reserve published minutes from its July 28–29, 2026 meeting, offering insights into policy deliberations based on data available at the time.
A Tennessee man was sentenced to 77 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material, distributing animal crushing videos, and possessing CSAM, following a federal investigation into the extremist group 764.
An Alabama man has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a $70 million tax fraud scheme, including false returns for clients and himself, exploiting federal energy-credit programs.
The U.S. Department of Justice closed its antitrust investigation into the proposed merger of Seismic Software Inc. and Highspot Inc., citing insufficient competitive harm concerns after a targeted review.
The European Central Bank warns that Europe’s post-war growth model—built on trade openness, mid-tech manufacturing, and a stable global order—is weakening due to rising trade restrictions, energy costs, and...
A Kentucky charcoal producer admitted to falsifying air emissions data, violating federal Clean Air Act reporting requirements. The case was investigated by EPA and Kentucky officials.
Attorney General Todd Blanche finalized a federal regulation creating a process for eligible individuals to apply to restore their federal firearm rights under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c).
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a postponed virtual meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission to finalize its report on religious freedom in America, originally scheduled for August 17.
A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit sex trafficking in Massachusetts, using physical abuse, threats, and coercion to force a victim into commercial sex acts between January and August 2023.