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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Cuba Approves New Labor Code Expanding Workers' Rights

    The National Assembly of People's Power in Cuba has approved a new Labor Code that expands labor rights and accompanies the country's economic transformations. The code prioritizes employment for young people, women, and vulnerable individuals, prohibits discrimination and harassment, and strengthens income protection for private-sector workers. It also updates Cuba's labor legal framework in line with the Constitution of 2019 and international commitments.
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    Five Arrested for Murder of Pregnant Woman María Camila Potosí and Her Baby in Cali

    The Prosecutor's Office has captured five people allegedly involved in the murder of María Camila Potosí, a 21-year-old woman who was eight months pregnant. Her body was found without her baby, whose remains were later discovered in a wooded area of Cali. Legal Medicine confirmed the remains belong to María Camila's daughter, Alahia. The investigation continues.
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    Ilan Șor Sent to Trial for $100 Million Banca de Economii Embezzlement

    The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has sent Ilan Șor to trial for organizing and coordinating the embezzlement of $100 million from Banca de Economii between July 2013 and September 2014. Șor, who was the head of the bank's board during this period, is accused of setting up a criminal scheme to transfer funds to an organized criminal group. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
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    flydubai Hosts UAE National Careers Open Day

    flydubai will host a UAE National Careers Open Day on August 16, inviting UAE nationals to explore career pathways and learn about training and development programs. The event reflects the airline's commitment to developing Emirati talent and supporting the UAE's national workforce agenda. Opportunities include Engineering Apprentice Programme, Flight Dispatcher Programme, Pilot Training Programmes, UAE National Graduate Programmes, and other development opportunities across operational and corporate functions.
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    EU Welcomes Gaza Disarmament Agreement as 'Constructive Step Toward Peace'

    EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed the reported agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, describing it as a 'constructive step towards peace'. The plan involves Hamas handing over its weapons, followed by Israeli forces withdrawing from the territory. The EU is ready to support the next stages of the agreement, including the deployment of an International Stabilization Force and a new Palestinian police force.
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