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UK Ministry of Justice found tracking journalists who make information requests – JURIST

A Times investigation revealed on Saturday that the Ministry of Justice has been tracking journalists who make information requests. In the UK, the right to request and access recorded information held by […]

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Banks

FSS Launches New Payments Technology Platform to Address Evolving Banking Needs

Financial Software & Systems Pvt Ltd (FSS), a provider of payment technology solutions, has launched a new platform aimed at addressing the evolving needs of banks and financial institutions. The platform, known […]

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US sanctions China officials over Tibetan assimilation policies – JURIST

The US Department of State announced visa restrictions on Chinese officials linked to the alleged systematic assimilation of over a million Tibetan children in state-operated boarding schools. This decision is part of […]

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Banks

LHV Bank Successfully Transfers GBP Payment Services to Newly Licensed Entity

LHV Bank, the UK’s newest licensed bank, has finalised the business transfer from the UK branch of its Estonian affiliate, AS LHV Pank, to its newly licensed entity. Following the transition, LHV […]

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Burmese hip-hop artist sentenced to 20 years for criticising Myanmar’s military leadership – JURIST

On Thursday, 38-year-old Burmese hip-hop artist Byu Har was sentenced to 20 years in prison for purportedly critiquing the present military-administered state.  A family member of Har shared the verdict details with […]

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UN Rapporteur finds Spain failed to comply with international law following former judge Baltasar Garzón trial – JURIST

A UN Human Rights Committee on Follow-Up Rapporteur Friday published findings that Spain failed to implement a landmark United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) decision in the Baltasar Garzón v Spain case.The […]

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Netherlands Supreme Court blocks lawsuit over Gaza airstrike – JURIST

The Supreme Court of the Netherlands affirmed on Friday that Palestinians are precluded from bringing legal action against Israeli military officers for their involvement in an airstrike on the Gaza Strip dated […]

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Banks

Exploring Solutions for Banks in Ethiopia Amid Strong Economic Pressures: Finastra Forum

With banks across Ethiopia set to face a growing number of challenges; Finastra, the financial software application and marketplace provider, explored how they could adapt their approach to ensure long-term growth during […]

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Taliban blocks about 100 women in Afghanistan from flying to Dubai for university – JURIST

Around 100 Afghan women were prevented from boarding a plane to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where they were to attend university, by Taliban authorities on Wednesday. The students were sponsored by Dubai-based […]

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Сryptocurrencies

Binance Pay Launches in Brazil to Help Merchants Capitalise on Crypto Adoption

Binance, the leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, has officially launched ‘Binance Pay’ in Brazil, enabling local merchants to offer a new alternative for payment that may help them attract new customers, […]

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Germany expert commission releases report recommending legalization of early-stage abortion and amended laws for later-term pregnancies – JURIST

The Commission on Reproductive Self-Determination and Reproductive Medicine in Germany on Monday submitted a final report recommending the legalization of abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in the country.The German […]

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Australia judge rules in defamation trial that former government adviser raped a colleague in parliament – JURIST

Australia Federal Court Justice Michael Lee found that former government adviser Bruce Lehrmann raped a colleague in a Parliament House office on Monday. The judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit Lehrmann brought against […]

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Poland classifies attack on humanitarian aid workers as murder, demands Israeli cooperation in investigation – JURIST

The Polish government on Friday labeled the death of Polish aid worker Damian Soból as murder, following the deaths of seven humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) serving in […]

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Amnesty International urges immediate investigation into war crimes in Merawi, Ethiopia – JURIST

Amnesty International asserted Friday that African and global human rights bodies must urgently investigate alleged war crimes committed by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in the town of Merawi, Amhara region, […]

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