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Published on 12:47 GMT

Chinese Embassy says no evidence of human trafficking in response to viral livestream allegations

The Chinese Embassy in Tonga says there is currently no evidence to support claims of human trafficking following a viral Facebook livestream alleging that Tongan women had been lured to China for forced marriage. In a statement issued after the livestream …

Source: Kaniva Tonga - Neutral
Published on 16:01 GMT

Ministry, FWCC aware of suspected human trafficking victims

The Ministry of Women is working with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and Fiji Police Force on the case of three young women who are victims of suspected human and sex trafficking in the Western Division. Line minister Sashi Kiran confirmed …

Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 22, 2026

Convicted Human Traficker uses Samoan Culture as an Excuse for Criminal Activities

The New Zealand Parole Board have granted parole for a Samoan horticultural labour contractor, imprisoned in 2020 for both human trafficking and slavery. In responding to Parole Board questions, Matamata and his lawyers misused Samoan culture and way of …

Source: Samoa Global News - Neutral
Published on 00:14 GMT

RFMF shelters three women in suspected sex trafficking case

Three young women believed to be victims of suspected human and sex trafficking are being sheltered at the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Joint Task Force Command at Blackrock Camp in Nadi amid concerns they could face victimisation and …

Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 24, 2026

The spiking threat: Mexican cartels in Europe, Canada, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, and Latin America

Dear Chairman Cornyn, Co-Chair Whitehouse, and distinguished members of the caucus, Thank you for holding this hearing entitled “Beyond Our Shores: The Global Reach of Mexican Drug Cartels and Risks to U.S. National Security.” The activities of Mexican …

Source: The Brookings Institution - Neutral
Published on Jun 20, 2026

Hawke's Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole

A Hawke's Bay horticultural labour contractor, who was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand, has been granted parole and will be released next month. Seventy-one-year-old Joseph Matamata, who also goes …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 19, 2026

Hawke's Bay enslaver, human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole

A Hawke's Bay horticultural labour contractor, who was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand, has been granted parole and will be released next month. By Lucy Xia of RNZ Seventy-one-year-old Joseph …

Source: 1News - Neutral
Published on Jun 21, 2026

Samoan enslaver given parole by NZ court

A Samoan horticultural labour contractor in Hawke’s Bay, who was the first person to be convicted of human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand, has been granted parole and will be released next month. According to RNZ Pacific, 71-year-old Joseph …

Source: Samoa Observer - Neutral
Published on Jun 19, 2026

Hawke’s Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole

On Friday, Matamata appeared before the Parole Board for the third time, after serving nearly six years in prison. He was refused parole twice last year. Parole Board member Serina Bailey said when considering undue risk of reoffending the board believed …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Jun 24, 2026

Viral livestream alleges Tongan women forced into marriage in China

A social media livestream alleging that Tongan women have been taken to China and forced into marriage has attracted significant attention online, prompting concern and discussion across the Tongan community. The livestream, broadcast earlier today by a …

Source: Kaniva Tonga - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2026

Palau Justice Minister calls for turning Regional Security aspirations into action

By Kambes Kesolei Palau’s Minister of Justice, Jennifer Olegeriil, has urged Pacific leaders to ensure that the commitments made at high-level summits and dialogues are translated into concrete measures that strengthen frontline law enforcement. Speaking …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2026

Taiwan to Post Criminal Investigator at Palau Embassy to Combat Transnational Crime

Taiwan is posting a Criminal Bureau of Investigation agent at its Palau embassy — a first-of-its-kind law enforcement partnership aimed squarely at transnational crime networks traced to China. Palau's Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil says the …

Source: Island Times - Pending
Published on Jun 23, 2026

Singapore investigating 2 men linked to Prince Group after US sanctions; $600m in assets seized so far

Hu and Qiu are linked to a group of Prince Group-linked associates who were also named in the Jun 23 OFAC sanctions [SINGAPORE] The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is investigating two men over alleged money laundering offences linked to Cambodia’s widely …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral
Published on Jun 15, 2026

Strict high-tech screening at Fiji airport, call for border agencies to embrace innovation

International travellers face strict new high-tech security screening before boarding flights, under a border protection hit designed to intercept global syndicate drug mules. The Fiji Ministry of Immigration is finalising a sophisticated electronic …

Source: Papua New Guinea Post Courier - Neutral
Published on Jun 23, 2026

Treasury Further Dismantles Overseas Scam Operations Targeting Americans

WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took coordinated action to further disrupt the Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization (Prince Group TCO). The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned …

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Published on Jun 23, 2026

S’pore investigating 2 men linked to Prince Group hit by US sanctions; $600m in assets seized so far

SINGAPORE – The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is investigating two men over alleged money laundering offences linked to Cambodia’s widely sanctioned Prince Group and their associates. Police on June 23 identified the Chinese nationals as Hu Xiaowei, 44, and …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 15, 2026

Pressure on Fiji over trafficking report

[Photo: FILE] The country is under pressure to improve its standing in the United States Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Concerns have been raised that the country was close to slipping to a lower tier due to gaps in enforcement, resourcing, and …

Source: FBC News - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 12, 2026

Palau Justice Minister: Rule of Law, Not Just Incentives, Is Foundation of Foreign Investment Growth

Overview: Palau's Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil made a compelling case this week that the country's justice institutions are not separate from economic development — they make it possible. Speaking at the Enhancing Investment in Palau …

Source: Island Times - Pending
Published on Jun 23, 2026

Group of states call for a moratorium on surrogacy

Italy and Chile issued a declaration calling for an international moratorium on surrogacy. The declaration and supporting speakers argued surrogacy commodifies children and women and framed the practice as a form of exploitation. At the EU Human Rights …

Source: Deseret News - Utah - Pending

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 12:23 GMT

Border Security Market to Reach US$ 76.52 Billion by 2035, Expanding at a CAGR of 6.12% from US$ 41.18 Billion in 2025

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Border Security Market is witnessing significant expansion as governments worldwide strengthen national security infrastructure, modernize surveillance systems, and …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 09:44 GMT

Next Round of the Faith-AI Covenant Global Initiative to Convene in Paris on 26 June

PARIS, FRANCE, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading religious figures, AI leaders, ethicists and academics from across Europe will gather in Paris this week for a high-level dialogue on the values and principles needed to develop a global …

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Published on June 22, 2026 - 18:18 GMT

First Lady Kemp, Mayor Dickens, Connor Tomlinson Release World Cup Anti-Human Trafficking PSA

ATLANTA – Today, First Lady Marty Kemp, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and advocate and Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" star Connor Tomlinson rolled out an anti-human trafficking public service announcement, especially geared toward …

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Published on June 22, 2026 - 15:54 GMT

First Lady Kemp, Mayor Dickens, Connor Tomlinson Release World Cup Anti-Human Trafficking PSA

ATLANTA – Today, First Lady Marty Kemp, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and advocate and Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" star Connor Tomlinson rolled out an anti-human trafficking public service announcement, especially geared toward …

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Published on June 20, 2026 - 21:05 GMT

Five People Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in Middle Tennessee

HENDERSONVILLE – An operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, the Hendersonville Police Department, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the …

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Published on June 20, 2026 - 20:22 GMT

Five People Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in Middle Tennessee

HENDERSONVILLE – An operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, the Hendersonville Police Department, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 18:53 GMT

International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) Celebrates a Decade of Giving Back To Charities

IAOTP will celebrate it's 10th year of giving back globally and dedicating its mission to Philanthropy NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the past ten years, the International Association of Top …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 03:58 GMT

Governor issues statement on DEA’s failure to seize thousands of fentanyl pills in New Mexico

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the following statement: I am appalled by reporting this week by the Associated Press and Albuquerque Journal that revealed federal authorities made a deliberate decision to let hundreds of thousands …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Heartland Behavioral Health Services and Universal Health Services in Missouri

Petition alleges child patients were sexually abused while receiving treatment and seeks accountability from facility operators and corporate leadership. SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kayla Ferrel Onder, …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

European Lawmakers and Rights Groups Endorse Strasbourg Rally Calling for Action on Turkey Decisions

More than 5,000 people gathered in Strasbourg, urging the Council of Europe to ensure Turkey enforces binding ECtHR judgments. STRASBOURG, FRANCE, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 5,000 activists and human rights advocates gathered in …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

The Black Christian Leadership Council on Israel Relations Announces Its Formation

A new collective of Black American pastors renews a century-old alliance and announces the Unfinished Business Holy Land Tour WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Black Christian Leadership Council on …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Exceptional Children’s Foundation Raises $1.5M at 80th Gala as California’s Only Lifespan Disability Organization

Jay Leno headlines milestone Skirball Cultural Center gala honoring Jenni Kayne and Richard Ehrlich for three generations of commitment to Los Angeles families LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Exceptional …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:03 GMT

Fed Up with War, a Former CIA Officer Is Fighting Back — with a Podcast

PACIFIC GROVE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States and Iran remain locked in an uneasy standoff, America faces a harder question: what comes next? Active conflicts worldwide have hit their highest levels …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

Digital platforms warn social media ban for under-16s risks leaving young people unprepared

HULL, UNITED KINGDOM, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the announcement that the UK will introduce a ban on social media use for under‑16s, employability and digital engagement platforms Startingpoint and Goald Challenges have …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Ban Ki-moon Opens Historic Dialogue with Candidates for the Next UN Leadership at the 21st Jeju Forum

JEJU, SOUTH KOREA, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the 8th United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon opened a historic, high-level dialogue featuring six candidates campaigning to become the 10th Secretary-General of the United …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

NCHE Urges Public Action to Challenge Proposed OMB Overhaul of Federal Grantmaking Rules

If the proposed changes are implemented, the resulting financial instability and risk for nonprofits could disrupt essential services nationwide WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Collaborative for …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 13:41 GMT

James Horne Law Strengthens Representation for Florida Patients Harmed by Medical Malpractice

James Horne Law helps Florida malpractice victims pursue justice, offering skilled representation for negligent care cases across Sarasota, Manatee, &Tampa. LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- James Horne …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

2,000 Miles on America's Weirdest Bike: Texan Leaves St. Louis for Chicago to Fight Ponzis

Aaron and Rebecca Novinger launch their 3rd "Pedaling Against Ponzis" ride from Dallas to D.C. to highlight IRS Form 4684 Section C, recovery for fraud victims. ST. LOUIS , MO, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- June …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Hurone AI Addresses Cancer Disparities Through Precision Social Determinants of Health Integration

Cancer AI company integrates Mayo Clinic's social determinants of health technology into navigation platform, seeking to enable personalized risk stratification SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hurone AI, a …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 12:49 GMT

2,000 Miles on America's Weirdest Bike: Texan Leaves Kansas City for St. Louis to Fight for Ponzi Victims

Aaron and Rebecca Novinger launch their 3rd "Pedaling Against Ponzis" ride from Dallas to D.C. to highlight IRS Form 4684 Section C, recovery for fraud victims. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- June …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 12:36 GMT

CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS AND EXPERTS ADDRESS TRANSNATIONAL TERROR NETWORKS AT CAPITOL HILL FORUM

American Hindu Jewish Congress Highlights Need for Greater Transparency, Accountability, and Congressional Oversight Behind H.R. 4097 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

NFEC Establishes a Maine Affiliate, the Maine Financial Educators Council

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Financial Educators Council® (NFEC) has announced the launch of the Maine Financial Educators Council℠ (MEFEC), its official state chapter serving Maine. The organization will …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 09:15 GMT

Israeli District Court Rules Historic Churches May Continue Religious Use Despite Redevelopment Plans

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Israeli District Court Rules Historic Churches May Continue Religious Use Despite Redevelopment Plans HAIFA, Israel - A recent decision by the Haifa District Court has reaffirmed that …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 08:23 GMT

CEU Joins New Center for Digital Humanism Vienna to Help Shape Europe's Digital Future

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Central European University (CEU) has joined forces with University of Vienna, TU Wien, and WU Vienna to establish the Center for Digital Humanism Vienna (CDH Vienna), a new interdisciplinary hub …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 00:13 GMT

Association of Midnight Basketball Celebrates 40 Years of Transforming Communities Through Midnight Basketball

National milestone honors four decades of mentorship, prevention, leadership, and opportunity SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Midnight Basketball proudly announces the 40th Anniversary of …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 00:09 GMT

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame Extends Student Video Contest Deadline to August 1, 2026

Extended deadline provides more opportunities for students statewide to participate in Colorado's 150th anniversary storytelling initiative. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 21:38 GMT

Heifer International’s Dilip Bhandari to Receive AVMA Award for Outstanding Work in Animal Health

LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global development organization Heifer International announced today that Dr. Dilip Bhandari, senior director of programs, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the American …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

DR. SHANEQUA E. WILSON TO RECEIVE THE iCHANGE NATIONS™ RUBEN M. WEST VOICE OF CHANGE AWARD IN NAIROBI KENYA

Military veteran, university founder, and Kingdom leader Dr. Shanequa E. Wilson honored for empowering leaders and transforming lives. CHICAGO , IL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Military Veteran, University Founder, Kingdom …

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