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🎯 UAE Joins Asian Anti-Money Laundering Group as Observer: The UAE's recent inclusion in a financial watchdog's list of countries lacking efficient counter-money laundering measures has led to its admission as an observer in FATF’s Asian anti-money laundering group. Al-Monitor
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🌎 Brad Pitt Fights to Expel Oligarch from Jolie's Vineyard Share: U.S. designated oligarch and vodka magnate Shefler, who purchased Angelina Jolie's stake in Château Miraval in 2021, is being opposed by Brad Pitt. NY Post
🌎 Sanctioning Iran's Drone Industry Becomes Increasingly Challenging: Iran has been domestically producing components for deadly drones used by Russia in Ukraine, previously sourced from overseas, making sanctions enforcement more complex. WSJ
🌎 Allianz's $6 Billion Settlement Over Criminal Charges Finalized by US Judge: Allegations that AGI misled pension funds about the risks of its Structured Alpha investments and its deficient oversight have led to a massive settlement. Reuters
🌎 Putin Confidante Discovered in Unexpected Island Paradise: Double Olympic gold medalist and military officer Yelena Isinbayeva has reportedly resurfaced in an unexpected location. Daily Beast
🌎 America's 'Silicon Blockade' Against China - A Silent War: The U.S.'s recent export rules aiming to obliterate China's advanced technology ecosystem are seen as an act of war in the tech industry. NY Times
🌎 Communist Party's Influence Over U.S. Companies in China on the Rise: Chinese government seems to be exploiting joint business ventures to obtain confidential information and company secrets. CNBC
🌎 Mid-Year Crypto Crime Update: Overall Crime Down by 65%, but Ransomware Skyrockets: Despite an overall reduction in crypto crime, ransomware attackers are on track for their second most lucrative year, having already extorted over $449 million. Chainalysis
🌎 Extravagant Lifestyle Reveals Gigantic Crypto Scam Masterminded by Father-Son Duo: The duo enjoyed luxury hotels and exquisite dining worldwide before their arrests. Daily Beast
🌎 Iran and Iraq Circumvent U.S. Sanctions Through New Oil-For-Gas Deal: Due to U.S. sanctions, Iran and Iraq have agreed to trade gas for crude oil, helping Iran reclaim part of the $12 billion owed by Iraq for previous gas deliveries. Oil Price
🌎 U.S. Sanctions Ten Mexicans Linked to Fentanyl Trade: The U.S. Treasury also targeted an import-export firm, REI Compania Internacional, and its majority shareholder for importing chemical shipments from China. Reuters
🌎 Tax Prep Companies Shared Private Data with Tech Giants: Google and Meta have been the recipients of personal information from tens of millions of Americans, shared without consent by tax prep companies using embedded tracking technology. CNN
🌎 Chairman of Bangladesh’s Securities Regulator Tied to $13-Million Fraud: An international scam allegedly defrauded a Hong Kong trading company of over $13 million. OCCRP
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