Delivering the keynote address at the Royal African Society’s 125th Anniversary Flagship Business Event at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, called for a new era of connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean, urging governments and regional institutions to dismantle unnecessary barriers to travel, trade […]
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Gay cruise denied access to some ports despite booming LGBTQ+ tourism industry
Turkey and Egypt blocked a gay-themed cruise from docking at its ports on a recent Mediterranean trip. It’s raising questions about how these policies could hurt their economies as the LGBTQ+ tourism industry booms. NBC News’ Steven Romo reports.
How French wine country is dealing with fallout from wildfires
As firefighters in France continue to battle the wildfires, the French government is telling tourists the country is still safe to come visit. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez visited a winery in Bordeaux to hear how it’s being impacted by the lack of tourism.
Great Britain: Government Takes Action To Crack Down On Rogue Funeral Operators
The government has announced urgent plans to crack down on rogue operators in the funeral sector and ensure better protection for bereaved families after the sentencing of Robert Bush today. Bush, of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a total of 67 charges, including the prevention of […]
Great Britain: First phase Of New Homes Delivered For Military Families In Cyprus
The first of 138 new homes for armed forces personnel and their families have been completed and handed over at Dhekelia Station in Cyprus. The first phase of the project is now complete, with the delivery of 46 new Service Family Accommodation (SFA) properties in the Eastern Sovereign Base Area. The homes have been delivered through the […]
United States: U.S. Navy To Christen Future USS William Charette
The U.S. Navy will christen the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, August 1 at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The principal address will be delivered by acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao. “Serving as the shield of […]
United States: CEO Of Skincare Company Pleads Guilty To FDCA Charges And Mail Fraud
Bryce Cleveland, the President and CEO of Scalpa, Inc., pleaded guilty today to three charges related to Scalpa’s selling of skincare products that had not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cleveland, 42, of Scottsdale, Arizona, pleaded guilty to mail fraud, introduction of an adulterated device into interstate commerce, and introduction […]
United States: Justice Department Announces Funding Opportunities To Advance Public Safety Efforts Across Tribal Nations
The Justice Department today announced the opening of the Fiscal Year 2026 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for comprehensive funding to American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes to develop comprehensive approaches to public safety and victimization issues. The department anticipates awarding more than $107 million in grant funding. Administered by […]
United States: ICE Arrests Former “Dancing With The Stars” Contestant From Latvia With Violent Criminal History In California
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien and former reality TV contestant from Latvia with a criminal history that includes sexual battery, aggravated assault, and drug possession. On July 28, ICE law enforcement arrested Roberts Nemiro, a criminal illegal alien from Latvia, in San Francisco after a […]
United States: Under Secretary Rogers Hosts Digital NEXT Delegation With FTC Chairman Ferguson And Elon Musk And Announces New Tech Industry Partnership To Advance Digital Freedom
Last week, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers convened 47 foreUgn technology policymakers and government representatives from 30 countries in San Francisco, California, for Digital NEXT: Protecting Digital Liberties in the AI Era. The delegation engaged in tailored dialogues with leading American technology companies to observe how the U.S. private sector is […]