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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Terrorism: Tinubu brokers French military assistance deal

President Bola Tinubu announced Nigeria's agreement with France for military support and equipment to combat terrorism after discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Mar 23 • 00:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Public in line, brokers at the counter... Helpless system in front of ticket mafia, a heist on passengers' pockets!

A major ticket scam has emerged at the railway stations of Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, and Rourkela in India, involving brokers who are making it increasingly difficult for regular passengers to obtain tickets.

Mar 21 • 11:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Control of real estate brokers and accountants is tightening: a new requirement related to the FNTT will appear

Lithuania is introducing stricter regulations for real estate brokers and accountants to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering laws, requiring annual submissions of specific questionnaires.

Mar 16 • 20:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Data brokers accused of hiding opt-out pages from Google

A U.S. Senate investigation revealed that major data brokers have obstructed access to their opt-out pages by using code that prevents search engines from indexing these pages.

Mar 14 • 17:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cuba to release prisoners after pope brokers deal

The Cuban government is set to release 51 inmates following negotiations facilitated by Pope Leo at the Vatican.

Mar 13 • 03:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maximum broker commission? "Clients who pay less today will pay more"

This article explores the complexities of determining the commission rates for real estate brokers in Poland and the challenges regulators face.

Mar 13 • 02:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: Gavin Newsom announced the country's first privacy tool that allows blocking the sale of personal data

California has launched a new tool to help consumers block data brokers from selling their personal information.

Mar 10 • 21:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Brothers Among the Most Successful Real Estate Brokers in the USA Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking

Two brothers known as successful real estate brokers in the USA have been found guilty of engaging in sex trafficking.

Mar 10 • 09:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Human Rights Violation’ Controversy: Attempt to Forcefully Deport Seasonal Workers at Goheung Oyster Farm

A group of Philippine seasonal workers at a Goheung oyster farm narrowly escaped a forced deportation attempt as investigations into their exploitation by brokers were being conducted.

Mar 10 • 06:25 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Luxury brokers convicted of rapes and human trafficking

Three brothers, including two prominent U.S. real estate brokers, have been convicted of human trafficking and rape after a five-week trial in New York.

Mar 10 • 02:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Alexander brothers, high-profile US real estate brokers, guilty of sex trafficking

Three brothers, notable US real estate brokers, were convicted for sex trafficking after multiple women testified about their assaults.

Mar 9 • 21:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Board of Directors at the Association of Maritime Contract Brokers

A new Board of Directors has been formed for the Association of Maritime Contract Brokers H.S.A. following elections held during the General Assembly on February 19, 2026.

Mar 9 • 06:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monopolist demands astronomical rates for tanker leases

Sinokor Merchant Marine, a monopolist in the VLCC market, has significantly raised freight rates for transportation from the Middle East to China, causing concern among global shipping brokers.

Mar 6 • 11:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

BBC: the unknown tool that protects our privacy on the internet

The BBC reports on data brokers who sell personal information online, raising concerns about privacy and data security.

Mar 5 • 08:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Several oil companies have halted tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz

Multiple tanker owners, oil companies, and brokers have halted the movement of oil, refined fuels, and liquefied natural gas ships through the Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli actions against Iran and Iran's retaliatory measures in the Middle East.

Feb 28 • 17:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Think your New Year's privacy reset worked? Think again

This article discusses the challenges of maintaining online privacy, highlighting that despite efforts to delete personal information from data broker sites, data often reappears over time.

Feb 25 • 19:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fight Against Trade Republic: This is What the Stock App for Everyone from the Cooperative Banks Should Look Like

Germany's cooperative banking group is considering a new trading app accessible to all, aiming to compete with online brokers like Trade Republic.

Feb 24 • 04:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Taxi brokers specialize: now the customer can choose a female driver or a 'native Finn'

A new taxi service in the Helsinki metropolitan area allows customers to select a driver based on their Finnish background or gender, raising questions of potential discrimination.

Feb 19 • 16:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LAWYER EXPLAINS ⟩ What is broker's fee and what are you actually paying for

The article discusses the broker's fee in real estate transactions and the responsibilities of brokers in ensuring client interests are prioritized and protected.

Feb 19 • 10:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

‘I was so scared’: US trial witnesses allege Alexander brothers worked together to rape women

Witnesses in a US trial allege that Israeli-American real estate brokers, the Alexander brothers, coordinated in sexual assaults against women.

Feb 15 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Arbo Meeting Brings Together 200 Brokers and Reinforces Market Acceptance

The Arbo Meeting gathered around 200 real estate brokers in Brazil, emphasizing the project's market acceptance and value perception.

Feb 13 • 19:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Morning Recap: Tinubu brokers truce in Rivers crisis, US to deport Nigerians, Senate session in focus, other top stories

President Bola Tinubu facilitated a truce in the Rivers State political crisis, while the US plans to deport Nigerians on a criminal list amidst other significant developments in Nigeria.

Feb 10 • 08:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu brokers peace as Fubara and Wike exit Villa together

President Bola Tinubu facilitated a meeting that led to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister Nyesom Wike leaving the Presidential Villa together, marking a possibly significant reconciliation between the two political rivals.

Feb 10 • 00:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Coalition to reunite after Sussan Ley brokers deal with David Littleproud to end second split

The Coalition in Australia is poised to reunite after a deal brokered by Sussan Ley with David Littleproud, ending a rift caused by disputes over hate speech laws.

Feb 7 • 23:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Stock Trading via App: Savings Banks Take on Trade Republic

The German Savings Banks are planning to launch a trading app aimed at self-directed investors to compete with online brokers like Trade Republic, with a launch anticipated in the summer.

Feb 4 • 18:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Do you want Sandra Cuevas as a boss? She launches job openings for her Diamond Group; here's how you can apply

Former mayor and businesswoman Sandra Cuevas announced job openings for her company Diamond Group in a video, seeking various positions including art brokers and restaurant managers.

Feb 3 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Sold-out performances are making the theater ticket secondary market increasingly active

Sold-out performances are driving vibrant trading in the theater ticket secondary market, while sellers and brokers monitor to prevent exploitation.

Feb 2 • 17:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Regular spending on weight loss drugs ‘could affect size of mortgage you can get’

Mortgage brokers warn that regular expenditure on weight loss medications may significantly lower the mortgage amount potential homebuyers can secure due to affordability assessments by lenders.

Jan 15 • 16:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Why January is the best time to remove personal data online

January is highlighted as a crucial month for online privacy, as scammers and data brokers work to refresh personal information, making it essential to manage and remove personal data during this time.

Jan 9 • 18:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Chechen Leader Hospitalized Urgently? What Is Happening With One of Putin's Most Dangerous Power Brokers

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, has been urgently hospitalized in Moscow just days before the traditional end-of-year session of the Russian State Council, raising concerns about his health and the political future in the region.

Dec 31 • 18:10 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Government avoided providing data on brokers in one of the companies involved in the Leire Díez scheme

The Spanish government refrained from disclosing information about brokers linked to the public company Enusa, connected to the Leire Díez investigation, while the Civil Guard's Central Operational Unit conducted multiple raids.

Dec 28 • 18:40 UTC

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