Category: Foreign News
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Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption
LIMA, Peru – In a landmark ruling that has drawn international attention, a Peruvian court has sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption. The verdict, delivered on Wednesday, confirmed that Vizcarra accepted bribes during his tenure as governor of the southern Moquegua region, long before assuming the presidency in 2018.
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Venezuela Cancels Flight Rights for Six Airlines as Tensions With the U.S. Deepen
Venezuela Cancels Flight Rights for Six Airlines as Tensions With the U.S. Deepen Venezuela has withdrawn operating rights from six major international airlines after they suspended flights following a safety alert issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The move further restricts the country’s already limited air connectivity and marks another escalation in the
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Bolivia’s Worsening Bread Shortage Tests President Rodrigo Paz as Subsidy Reforms Loom
Bolivia is facing growing shortages of its iconic state-subsidized marraqueta bread, creating an early challenge for newly elected President Rodrigo Paz as he navigates the politically sensitive terrain of subsidy reform. With wheat supplies tightening and production costs rising, bakers say they are struggling to keep up with demand—while consumers increasingly feel the impact at
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Remy Cointreau’s New CEO Targets Growth After Profit Drop, Unveils Strategy Shift Toward Lower Prices and Volume Recovery
Remy Cointreau’s newly appointed CEO, Franck Marilly, has announced an ambitious transformation plan aimed at returning the French spirits group to growth after several challenging years marked by steep sales declines and market pressure in the United States and China. His strategy, unveiled on Thursday, signals a major shift in the company’s approach—one that prioritizes
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Britain’s Latest Budget Eases Short-Term Uncertainty but Leaves Gilt Outlook Unchanged, Says JPMorgan
The United Kingdom’s newly unveiled tax-raising budget has helped remove some immediate uncertainty surrounding government finances, yet it is not expected to alter the trajectory of UK government bond yields heading into next year, according to JPMorgan’s head of European rates strategy, Francis Diamond. The budget—presented by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves—has been one of the
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FCC Warns Hackers Are Hijacking U.S. Radio Equipment to Send Fake Alerts and Offensive Broadcasts
WASHINGTON, Nov 26, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a new public warning after a wave of cyberattacks targeting U.S. radio broadcasters allowed hackers to hijack transmission systems and air fake emergency alerts, explicit content, and other unauthorized messages. According to the FCC, these intrusions exploited vulnerable radio equipment, triggering the Emergency
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EU Reaches Agreement on Stronger Online Fraud Protection Rules for Consumers
BRUSSELS, Nov 27, 2025 – The European Union has reached a major breakthrough on new regulations designed to combat online fraud, protect consumers from hidden fees, and strengthen data privacy requirements for financial transactions. EU member states and the European Parliament finalized the agreement on Thursday, marking a significant step toward improving digital payment safety
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French Police Official Lucas Philippe Elected President of Interpol
RABAT, November 27, 2025 – French law enforcement official Lucas Philippe was elected as the new president of Interpol, the global police organization, during the agency’s general assembly in Marrakech. Philippe will serve a four-year term, leading the international body that coordinates police cooperation across 192 member countries. Interpol General Assembly in Marrakech The election
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France Launches Voluntary Youth Military Service Amid Rising Global Threats
PARIS, November 27, 2025 – President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a new voluntary youth military service set to begin by mid-2026, aimed at strengthening France’s defense capabilities in response to “accelerating threats” on the global stage. The program forms part of a broader European trend where nations are enhancing their military readiness amid
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Asahi Group Aims to Restore Logistics by February Following Major Cyberattack
TOKYO, November 27, 2025 – Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings, maker of the popular Super Dry beer, announced on Thursday that it aims to normalize its logistical operations by February 2026 following a cyberattack in late September that caused widespread disruption. However, the company cautioned that not all products will be available for shipment by that
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