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Meta Tolerated Chinese Scam Ads to Protect Billions in Revenue

Information A Reuters investigation found that Meta knowingly tolerated high levels of fraudulent and banned advertising from Chinese advertisers on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp in order to protect revenue. Internal documents show Meta estimated that about 19% of its China-based ad revenue, more than $3 billion annually, came from scams, illegal gambling, pornography and other […]

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New Border Clashes Erupt Between Thailand and Cambodia

Information Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received royal approval to dissolve Parliament, triggering new elections within 45–60 days and placing the country under a limited-power caretaker government. The decision comes amid ongoing armed clashes with Cambodia along their disputed border, where recent fighting has killed at least 19 people and displaced hundreds of thousands. Although

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New Border Clashes Erupt Between Thailand and Cambodia

Information Regional tensions between Thailand and Cambodia flared again as deadly border clashes shattered a fragile ceasefire previously brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Thailand said its fighter jets targeted Cambodian military sites to diminish its neighbor’s long-term combat capability, while Cambodia accused Thailand of launching “inhumane and brutal” attacks and denied retaliating. Both sides

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Drone Scare During Zelensky’s Dublin Visit

Information Four military-style drones reportedly approached the flight path of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s plane as it arrived in Dublin on Monday, breaching a temporary no-fly zone imposed for his visit. Irish authorities are investigating where the drones originated and who controlled them, with concerns they may have launched from an undetected vessel. The drones

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French-Russian Activist Detained Over Espionage Suspicions

Information Anna Novikova, a 40-year-old French-Russian humanitarian activist and founder of SOS Donbass, is being held in France on suspicion of espionage for Russia. French prosecutors accuse her of seeking information from executives at French companies related to national economic interests, in a context where European governments are increasingly alert to Russian “hybrid warfare.” Novikova,

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European fraud probe targets former EU official

Information Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was detained along with two others as part of a fraud investigation into an EU-funded training program for junior diplomats. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said police searched the European External Action Service (EEAS), the College of Europe in Bruges, and suspects’ homes. Prosecutors are examining

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Gunmen abduct pastor and bride in Nigeria

Information Gunmen attacked a church in Ejiba, Kogi state, Nigeria, abducting at least twelve people, including the pastor, during a Sunday service. Authorities confirmed the assault and warned that remote religious gatherings remain vulnerable to armed groups. The incident follows a surge in kidnappings across the country, including the abduction of a bride and her

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France Launches New Voluntary Military Service for Youth

Information French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new voluntary military service program for young French adults, set to launch by mid-2026. Aimed at strengthening national security amid rising concerns over Russia’s aggression and uncertain U.S. support for Europe, the program will be open to 18- and 19-year-olds who volunteer for a paid, 10-month service.

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EU Debates Halting Trade Talks with UAE Over Sudan Arms Allegations

Information Members of the European Parliament are debating whether to demand a halt to EU free trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates, amid allegations that the UAE is redirecting European-made weapons to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). UN investigators and Amnesty International have traced European arms found in RSF supply convoys, and Sudanese officials

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