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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

FG vows sanctions for procurement fraud as Perm Secs meet on budget execution

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By Henry Obetta The Federal Government has warned that individuals involved in procurement fraud will face sanctions and prosecution, as the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) reopened the Permanent Secretaries’ Retreat after a four-year break. The retreat, themed “Strengthening Procurement Leadership and Accountability for Effective Budget Execution and National Development,” began on Thursday, July 9, [] The post FG vows sanctions for procurement fraud as Perm Secs meet on budget execution appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Off The Press

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· Jun 24, 2026

Trump admin moves to dismantle overseas scam operations targeting Americans

The Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned individuals linked to the Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization, which has allegedly attempted to scam Americans. The department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned nine individuals and 26 entities linked to the group, including its leadership, investors in scam compounds, and front companies. The office labeled Prince Group as []...Click to read more

South Africa Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

National Treasury Launches Forensic Probe into Madlanga Commission Transversal Contract Allegations

PRETORIA, Gauteng — Following recent testimony at the Madlanga Commission, the National Treasury has initiated a comprehensive external forensic investigation into allegations that a former departmental employee improperly influenced the awarding of transversal contracts. The state department has appointed independent forensic investigators to lead the inquiry, which was triggered by serious claims surfaced during the commission’s []

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 5, 2026

AI-generated fake court citations could draw fines in Korea

Bills proposed in South Korea’s National Assembly on Friday seek to penalize litigants and lawyers for submitting court documents containing fabricated case citations, amid growing concern about AI-generated errors appearing in legal filings. Rep. Lee Sung-yoon of the Democratic Party of Korea proposed revisions to the Civil Procedure Act and the Criminal Procedure Act that would impose fines of up to 5 million won (3,270) on plaintiffs, representatives or lawyers who submit court documents cit

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 6, 2026

US prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. prosecutors are seeking leniency at next-week’s sentencing of a Turkish-Iranian businessman who admitted to helping Iranians and their government evade sanctions and who provided key testimony at a 2017 corruption trial that strained relations between the U.S. and Turkey. The prosecutors said Monday in a sentencing memorandum to a New [] The post US prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jun 22, 2026

Central Bank warns public against four entities falsely claiming authorization to conduct financial services in The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS: The Central Bank of The Bahamas is warning the public about four entities that are falsely claiming to be licensed, regulated, registered or otherwise authorized to conduct financial services business in The Bahamas. In a notice issued Thursday, the regulator identified SP Monza Bank, Coral Credit Bank (also known as Coral Credit), Bahamas []

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 24, 2026

Iraqi oil official's 'sex at work' video sparks widespread anger

ALBAWABA - A sexual scandal is chasing an Iraqi oil official and the head of the financial department at his company, sparking public controversy and anger, with people calling on the government to punish the two officials...

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Related coverage for "FG vows sanctions for procurement fraud as Perm Secs meet on budget execution": Off The Press — Trump admin moves to dismantle overseas scam operations targeting Americans. South Africa Today — National Treasury Launches Forensic Probe into Madlanga Commission Transversal Contract Allegations. The korea Herald News — AI-generated fake court citations could draw fines in Korea. Loonie Politics — US prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing. Eyewitness News Bahamas — Central Bank warns public against four entities falsely claiming authorization to conduct financial services in The Bahamas. Al Bawaba — Iraqi oil official's 'sex at work' video sparks widespread anger