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Published on Apr 25, 2025

Who’s banned from Mecca? 6-month jail sentence for violators

As the Hajj season of 2025 approaches, the relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have issued regulations for this year’s pilgrimage, revealing the categories of individuals prohibited from entering Mecca, as well as the categories exempt from …

Source: Egypt Independent - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Myanmar aids repatriation of female worker from Saudi detention centre

The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar places high value on the well-being of its citizens abroad. Whenever Myanmar nationals face difficulties in foreign countries, Myanmar embassies and consulates-general coordinate with the relevant …

Source: Global New Light Of Myanmar - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia: Expats Without Official Permits Now Banned From Entering Mecca

Saudi Arabia’s Directorate of Public Security has announced that expatriates without official permits are now barred from entering Mecca. Only individuals with: A Mecca-issued residency or work permit (iqama) Or an official Hajj permitwill be allowed entry …

Source: Gulf Insider - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

10 countries where drinking and selling acohol can land you in jail

When traveling abroad, it's essential to familiarise yourself with local laws and customs. In some countries, consuming or selling alcohol can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment. Think sipping a glass of wine is harmless everywhere? Think …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

China jails most writers in the world for sixth year in a row

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Hajj 2025: Saudi announces new SR50,000 fine, permit rule

Image credit: Getty Images The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia announced on April 23 a fine of up to SR50,000 and six months of imprisonment for any sponsors who fail to report the departure of expatriate workers under their sponsorship after the …

Source: Gulf Business - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

[Saudi Arabia restricts Mecca entry in preparation for Hajj

The Kingdom has also issued stern warnings of heavy penalties for visa overstayers as part of broader efforts to prevent unregistered individuals from performing the pilgrimage. On Wednesday, the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced a series of regulations …

Source: Yemen Online - Pending
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Saudi Arabia: Families fear imminent execution of loved ones amid surge in drug-related executions

Dozens of men on death row in Saudi Arabia for drug -related crimes are terrified for their lives amid a dramatic surge in executions for drug offences in the country over recent months, Amnesty International said today, based on information from family …

Source: Amnesty International - Center-left
Published on Apr 24, 2025

6-month jail and SR50,000 fine for sponsors who fail to report departure of overstaying expats

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that a maximum imprisonment of six months and a fine of up to SR50,000 will be imposed on any sponsors, who fail to report the departure of those expatriate workers under their …

Source: Saudi Gazette - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Special report: Turki Al-Sheikh and the two sides of boxing’s new king

It is a January evening in Greenwich, once Britain’s gateway to the world, but tonight taken over by new masters. The stars of boxing have descended on south-east London. Fighters such as heavyweight world champions Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, and …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

“I am going to Saudi Arabia, or my grave”: The exodus of Ethiopia’s frustrated youth

In late 2014 something strange, anarchic and powerful began to stir in Oromia, Ethiopia’s largest and most populous region. It was a protest movement, which over the next four years would bring wave after wave of defiant young men into the streets. The …

Source: The New Humanitarian - Left-wing
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia warns of up to $13,000 fine, jail-time for overstaying visa ahead of Hajj

As part of efforts to regulate the flow of visitors ahead of the upcoming Hajj season, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned that expatriates who overstay their visas will face severe penalties, APA reports citing Al Arabiya. Violators could face …

Source: APA - Pending
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Egypt prison deaths a 'warning sign' as conditions deteriorate sharply

At least a dozen detainees have died in Egyptian prisons this year amid deteriorating conditions, rights groups have reported. According to the Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms (ECRF), 13 people have died in prison due to medical negligence, ill …

Source: Middle East Eye - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Saudi Arabia warns visa overstayers face SAR50,000 fine, jail, deportation

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced stricter penalties for visitors who overstay their visas before the upcoming Hajj season. The Ministry of Interior issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that violators will face a fine of SAR50,000, imprisonment of up to …

Source: Madhyamam - Center-left
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Saudi Arabia warns visitors of jail time for overstaying visas

Listen to article The Saudi Ministry of Interior has issued a renewed warning to expatriates and visitors against overstaying their entry visas, as the Kingdom steps up enforcement ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage. According to the ministry, individuals who …

Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Holidaymakers warned over fine or prison for having adult toy in bag

NewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor 08:39, 22 Apr 2025 This article contains affiliate links, which means we will receive commission on any sale of products or services we write. Learn more Experts have warned against taking adult toys to a number of travel …

Source: Bristol Post - Neutral
Published on Apr 22, 2025

World News | Judge Temporarily Blocks NYC Mayor from Allowing ICE Agents on Rikers Island Jail

New York, Apr 22 (AP) A New York judge has ordered city officials to temporarily halt a plan allowing federal immigration agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex ahead of a hearing later this week. In a written order Monday, Judge Mary …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Colorado funeral home owners resentenced to federal prison for selling body parts without families’ permission

Megan Hess and Shirley Koch, the Colorado mother-daughter tandem who orchestrated a years-long scheme to sell body parts without the consent of grieving families, will spend years in federal prison after a judge on Monday resentenced the pair for their …

Source: Denver Post - Colorado - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Stars are aligned for Trump's troop withdrawal from Syria

The blitzkrieg offensive which ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 has sparked an explosive political and military reaction across the country. Al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus, Israel extended its occupation …

Source: Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C. - Neutral

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 22:48 GMT

Former Jail Nurse Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct

SCOTT COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County Jail nurse. In October, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 23:29 GMT

Former Jail Nurse Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct

SCOTT COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County Jail nurse. In October, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 01:28 GMT

Payroll Services Company Owner Sentenced to Prison

A Florida man was sentenced today to 50 months in prison for not paying taxes withheld from his employees’ wages and filing a false tax return. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Matthew Brown, of Palm Beach Gardens …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 01:28 GMT

Founder and Former CEO of Biscayne Capital Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $130M Fraud Scheme

Roberto Gustavo Cortes Ripalda (Cortes), 58, the co-founder, co-owner, and CEO of international advisory firm Biscayne Capital, was sentenced earlier today in Brooklyn, New York to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Cortes pleaded …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:54 GMT

OSCE Presence enhances prison authorities’ capacities on prisoners’ right to vote ahead of parliamentary elections in ...

On 24 April 2025, in the lead-up to the parliamentary elections due on 11 May, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in co-operation with the General Directorate of Prisons, organized a comprehensive training seminar for about 45 senior prison staff on prisoners’ …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

Former Byesville Utility Clerk Sentenced to Six Months in Guernsey County Jail, Ordered to Pay Restitution Following ...

COLUMBUS – A former utility clerk for the Village of Byesville was sentenced to six months in the Guernsey County Jail Wednesday after pleading guilty in the theft of more than $43,000. Julie M. Neff also was ordered to pay restitution of $43,713.42 to the …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 06:33 GMT

Penitentiary professionals gain skills in medical standards of torture documentation

A total of some 45 forensic experts and medical staff of penitentiary system from five regions of Uzbekistan learned about international mechanisms for documenting torture, as well as national laws governing the treatment of those in detention, during …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 08:30 GMT

Compassionate Reprieve’s Innovative Approach Addresses Grief and Mental Health Challenges Within Correctional Facilities

Mental Health Matters Behind Bars: Compassionate Reprieve’s Mission to Support Incarcerated Individuals During Times of Loss ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Compassionate …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 22:21 GMT

Zinda Law Group Secures $15.4 Million Verdict for Iraq War Veteran Injured in Truck Accident

$15.4M was awarded to an Iraq War veteran who suffered life-altering injuries in a trucking accident. Zinda Law Group represented the plaintiff in the case. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Harris County jury …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 21:30 GMT

TradeMark Express Launches 4-Part Series on Its Origins, Legacy, and the Big Question: What’s Next?

A four-part retrospective reveals the origins, impact, and possible future of TradeMark Express as the founder considers retirement after 33 years. LOS ALTOS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TradeMark Express, the longest …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 21:06 GMT

Four-Part Mini-Summit Offered to Launch Accounting MOVE 2025

Discover actionable strategies to improve talent management and organizational growth and earn free CPE live or on-demand. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Accounting MOVE Project is launching a timely and practical …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

GWG Holdings Investor Update April 2025

Haselkorn & Thibaut offers free consultations to GWG investors affected by bankruptcy, helping pursue FINRA claims against advisors who sold these investments. PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haselkorn …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 19:46 GMT

New book Four Feet Small by Billy Bean reveals 10 years of police-enabled abuse and one family’s fight for justice

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some books are written to entertain. Others to inform. And then there are books like Four Feet Small—written because the truth has been ignored for too long. Set to release later …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 17:55 GMT

KlaymanToskes Investigates Losses Linked to Declining Stocks Amid Tariff Shock, Margin Calls, and Market Volatility

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law firm KlaymanToskes continues investigating on behalf of investors who suffered significant losses including margin-related losses, risky …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:51 GMT

Bolivia avanza hacia la erradicación del matrimonio infantil

El Senado aprobó un proyecto clave para erradicar el matrimonio infantil. Ahora se espera que la Cámara de Diputados también lo apruebe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El 23 de abril de 2025, el Senado Nacional …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

Bolivia takes important step towards ending child marriage

In a move to end child marriage, Bolivia's National Senate has approved a bill to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18, without exceptions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 23, 2025, Bolivia’s …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

Axis Integrated Mental Health Joins Forces with Other Clinics to Offer Free Mental Health Care to First Responders

After city announces cuts, Axis expands free TMS treatment for first responders, with support from other mental health clinics. AURORA, CO, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the City of Denver’s recent decision …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Shadow SEC Warns of Dangerous Cuts to SEC Budget and Staff

The SEC is facing cuts’ due to budget reductions, staff cuts, and a new Executive Order requiring all policy decisions to receive prior approval from the OMB. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Deminor’s latest article …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 23:55 GMT

CAR INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Avis Budget Group, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that the Avis Budget class action lawsuit seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) securities between February 16, 2024 …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 22:10 GMT

NSSC Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC), You Are Encouraged ...

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) resulting from …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 20:54 GMT

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Teleflex Incorporated - TFX

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Teleflex Incorporated (“Teleflex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TFX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 20:44 GMT

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Valneva SE - VALN

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Valneva SE (“Valneva” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VALN). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581- …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 20:27 GMT

Zenas BioPharma Investors Encouraged to Contact Cohen Milstein to Lead ZBIO IPO Stock Drop Securities Class Action

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retail investors who purchased shares of Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBIO) in the company’s September 2024 initial public offering may have the chance to lead a securities class action lawsuit now pending …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 20:19 GMT

ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds persons or entities that (1) sold or otherwise disposed of the publicly-traded common stock of Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERE) …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 20:11 GMT

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of PepGen Inc. - PEPG

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of PepGen Inc. (“PepGen” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PEPG). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581- …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 20:02 GMT

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Horizon Technology Finance Corporation -...

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (“Horizon” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HRZN). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

CERE INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising-- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (“ …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

RC INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Ready Capital Corporation Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital” …

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