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Thailand arrests dozens behind online lonely-hearts scams, phony get-rich-quick schemes
Dec 4, 2025 - World 
Thailand authorities have seized more than $300 million from two Bangkok banks in a new crackdown on international criminals accused of laundering money from online scam centers in neighboring Cambodia and Myanmar, but the top suspects are still at large.
Luxury fashion firms asked for documents as part of Italian labor abuse probe
Dec 4, 2025 - World 
Italian prosecutors have asked 13 luxury fashion firms to provide documents on governance, internal controls and audits as part of an investigation into the alleged exploitation of Chinese workers at subcontractors, judicial documents showed on Thursday.
U.S. and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of 'America First' global health deals
Dec 4, 2025 - World 
The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of "America First" global health funding agreements that will prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president's broader foreign policy goals and positions.
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Dec 4, 2025 - World 
Russian authorities said Thursday they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet and communications online.
Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation
Dec 4, 2025 - World 
The death toll from last week's catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors isolated by the disaster with hundreds of people still unaccounted for across the region.
