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Regulators news — August 31, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Regulators published on August 31, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

38 publications

  1. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Thai Police Crack Down on Prostitution Ahead of U.S. Navy Visit

    Thai authorities have launched a crackdown on prostitution in Pattaya ahead of the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier carrying 5,000 American sailors and Marines. The carrier is set to dock at nearby Laem Chabang this week, allowing its crew to rest and recuperate after over 200 days at sea. Police have detained dozens of suspects in raids and are preparing additional patrols around the city's main beachfront and nightlife district. Despite the crackdown, local officials acknowledge that sex workers may still solicit in public areas without their knowledge. The visit is expected to boost Pattaya's economy, with each U.S. military personnel potentially spending between $30 to $91 per day.
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  4. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Russian Strikes Destroy Ukrainian Warehouses in Borispol and Odessa

    The Russian military has destroyed warehouses used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Borispol, Kyiv region, and a logistics terminal in Odessa. The strikes resulted in large fires and thick black smoke. The Ukrainian Armed Forces' logistics centers and warehouses were targeted, with the Russian Ministry of Defense stating that these facilities were used for storing and distributing military cargo. The strikes also affected civilian infrastructure, including a logistics center belonging to the Roshen company, which may cause disruptions in the supply of goods.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Independence Day Celebrations Cost 20 Times More Than Planned

    Prime Minister Vasile Tofan initially requested a reduction in expenses for Independence Day celebrations due to budget deficit. However, the Ministry of Culture increased the budget from 500,000 lei to 10 million lei, leading to a final cost of over 9.8 million lei for a single day. The contract was awarded without competition through 'direct negotiations', citing urgency and creative specificity. Despite the increase in spending, the government did not respond to questions about how saving turned into record spending.
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  7. SocietyRegulatorsMiddle EastFraudLaunderingCybercrime

    Vietnam Arrests and Hands Over Korean Fraud Suspects

    On August 30, Vietnamese authorities arrested three Korean nationals wanted by Interpol for online fraud. Wang Taesan, Han Joonhee, and Bang Giseong were apprehended at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and handed over to Korean law enforcement. They were suspected of telecom fraud, operating fake dating websites, and impersonating officials to extort money.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsPeace

    Trump Threatens NBC's Welker With FCC Action Over Endorsement Report

    President Trump has threatened to report NBC News' Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for 'rebuke or punishment' after she reported that his endorsed candidates had 'mixed results' in the primaries. Trump claims Welker's statement was 'purposeful inaccuracy' and that she will be reported to the FCC for working on 'freely given Public Airwaves'. Trump also criticized the press, calling it 'a Disgrace to our Nation'.
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  11. U.S.RegulatorsLocal GovNorth America

    U.S. Treasury Bars Certain Journalists from G20 Meeting

    The U.S. Treasury Department has denied accreditation to journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg News for the upcoming G20 finance ministers' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. This decision has been criticized as an attempt to evade public scrutiny and undermine media freedom. The meeting will take place from August 31 to September 1.
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  12. PoliticsLawRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Ex-Kwara SDP Gov Candidate Backs AbdulRazaq

    Former Kwara State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Hakeem Lawal, has declared support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 election. Lawal, son of the late former Kwara State Governor, Muhammad Lawal, stated this on Saturday in Ilorin while formally declaring his support for the governor.
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  13. SocietyRegulatorsMiddle EastHealthcareDefense

    Mining Entrepreneur Kidnapped, Four Killed in Peru

    A mining entrepreneur, Jenss Marty Lara Tantaquilla, was kidnapped in Peru's Trujillo city early Sunday morning. His four companions, including two women, were killed when attackers dressed as police officers intercepted their vehicle. The entrepreneur was previously arrested in 2020 during an operation against illegal mining. Police suspect involvement of major criminal gangs 'Los Pulpos' or 'La Jauría'. Authorities are investigating, and the regional government demands action from President Keiko Fujimori and Attorney General Tomás Gálvez.
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  14. PoliticsPolicyRegulatorsMiddle East

    IRGC Strikes U.S. Bases in Jordan

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran launched a combined missile and drone operation, codenamed 'Mohammad ibn Abdullah (PBUH)', targeting U.S. airbases King Hussein and Al-Azraq in Jordan. The operation destroyed technical infrastructure, repair facilities, and fighter jet deployment sites, causing significant damage. The IRGC warned that further aggression would be met with an even more powerful response.
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