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  3. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionProtest

    Delhi Police Personnel Injured: Families Recall Blood-Stained Uniforms

    Families of injured Delhi Police personnel have recounted their harrowing experiences during the CJP protest. They described how their loved ones returned home with blood-stained uniforms after being attacked by protesters. The incidents left the police officers unconscious and severely injured. The families expressed outrage at the portrayal of their family members as culprits on social media.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Peru Joins U.S.-Led 'Shield of the Americas' to Combat Transnational Crime

    The new Peruvian government of Keiko Fujimori has announced its intention to join the 'Shield of the Americas', a U.S.-led initiative aimed at combating transnational organized crime in the Americas. The decision comes as Peru faces increasing security concerns, including a rise in homicides and extortions. The initiative, promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump, involves coordination in information exchange and cooperation in judicial and police matters among member countries.
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  6. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Lebanon's President Aoun Reiterates Army's Exclusive Control Over Weapons

    Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, in statements marking Lebanese Army Day, emphasized that the country's army must have exclusive control over weapons and military force. He stated that only the Lebanese army, representing all Lebanese regardless of region, religion, or affiliation, can protect the country and defend its territory. Aoun reiterated that no weapon outside the framework of the legitimate government is acceptable, putting pressure on Iran-backed Hezbollah to disarm.
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  8. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionProtestAfrica

    Police Investigate Social Media Post Allegedly Insulting Perlis Royal Institution

    Police in Perlis, Malaysia, are investigating a social media post that allegedly contains elements insulting the royal institution of Perlis. The post, uploaded by a Facebook user named 'Mohd Syafeeq', questioned the presentation of state medals received by Perlis PAS Ulama Chief Ahmad Adnan Fadzil. Two individuals lodged police reports regarding the post, which was later deleted by the user. Police have detained a 37-year-old suspect overnight to assist in investigations under sections of the Penal Code, Communications and Multimedia Act, and Minor Offenses Act.
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  10. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Italy Suspends Schengen with Spain Over Ceuta Migrant Influx

    Italy has suspended the Schengen free-travel regime with Spain and closed its air and sea borders due to a migrant crisis in Ceuta. The Italian government cited Spain's amnesty policy as encouraging human trafficking and expressed concerns about terrorism risks. The suspension will last for one month, requiring passports for air and sea travel between the two countries.
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  15. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    Cambodia's Investment Surge: $47 Billion in First Half of the Year

    Cambodia has seen a significant influx of investment, with over $47 billion approved in the first half of the year. The country is leveraging its market of 2.5 billion people to attract investments from China, Japan, and Korea, focusing on access to investment promotion. Despite this growth, there are reports of wage delays and fraud involving locals' self-built houses, leading to actions by constitutional soldiers and gendarmes.
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  18. U.S.Local GovNorth America

    Colombia's Undocumented Immigrant Population in the U.S. Grows by 144% in Five Years

    A study by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) reveals that Colombia is among the countries with the most significant increase in undocumented immigrants in the U.S. The number of Colombians in irregular migratory condition passed from 182,000 in 2019 to 444,000 in 2024, representing a 144% increase and making Colombia the sixth nationality with the highest growth. This growth is part of a broader trend where the total undocumented immigrant population in the U.S. reached 15.8 million by mid-2024.
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