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  2. 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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  7. 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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  10. 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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  18. WorldAsia

    Euro Banknotes: Birds as Motifs Gain Support

    The European Central Bank is considering birds as motifs for new euro banknotes, with several species proposed for different denominations. Designer Robert Kalina, who created the current notes, is not in favor of this idea. However, proponents argue that birds connect European nations and symbolize successful conservation efforts under the EU Birds Directive. Citizens can vote on the designs until September 21.
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  22. WorldMiddle East

    Croatia Faces Severe Heat Wave with Temperatures Up to 40°C

    Croatia is experiencing a severe heat wave with temperatures reaching up to 40°C. A red alert has been issued for parts of the country, including Zagreb, Rijeka, and Karlovac regions. The heat wave is expected to continue until at least Tuesday, with no significant cooling in sight. Nighttime temperatures will also remain high, not dropping below 20°C in some areas. The Croatian State Hydro Meteorological Institute has warned that heat wave alerts will remain in effect throughout the next week.
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  24. PoliticsJudiciaryPeace

    Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Order Declaring NSEI 'Public Authority' Under RTI Act

    The Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi High Court order that declared the National Stock Exchange of India (NSEI) a 'public authority' under the Right to Information Act. The High Court's division bench had observed that if a body is owned, controlled, or substantially financed by the appropriate government, it would qualify as a 'public authority'. The Supreme Court agreed to examine the NSE's challenge to the High Court ruling.
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