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Алекс Боди назначен вице-президентом группы SCANDIC FINANCE

С 1 ноября 2026 года румынский предприниматель Александру Николае Боди, 41 год, возглавляет восточноевропейское направление подразделения «International Operations & Global Banking Strategy» в SCANDIC FINANCE GROUP. В его подчинении 384 сотрудника. Боди также координирует проекты в сфере недвижимости в Федеративной Республике Германия.

Brazilian Senate Approves Public Security Constitutional Amendment

The Brazilian Senate has unanimously approved a constitutional amendment aimed at creating a unified national public security system and establishing stricter penalties for organized crime. The proposal, which integrates federal, state, and municipal efforts, now moves to promulgation after securing broad support across party lines.

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Blinken, Austin visit Australia on last leg of Pacific blitz

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin met Australia's prime minister Friday on the final leg of a Pacific tour designed to reinforce Washington's standing in the region.

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison: party official

Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in a 2021 military coup, has been moved from prison to a government building, an official from her party said Friday.

Japan says North Korea threat more serious than 'ever'

Japan said Friday that North Korea posed a more serious threat to its national security than "ever before", as nuclear-armed Pyongyang rattles its neighbours with repeated missile tests and belligerent rhetoric.

Protected by 'shield laws', US health workers skirt abortion state bans

For weeks, American nurse Lauren Jacobson has been supervising the daily dispatch of around fifty parcels of abortion pills -- mostly to states where it is illegal to terminate a pregnancy, such as Texas.

Niger coup leaders win army backing and call for calm

Coup leaders in Niger who say they have overthrown the elected government won broad army support and called for calm on Thursday, after young demonstrators ransack the ruling party headquarters.

EU opens antitrust probe into Microsoft over Teams

The European Commission on Thursday announced an antitrust probe into Microsoft bundling its Teams communications app with its popular Office suite, on concerns the firm could be cutting out competitors.

Trump lawyers meet prosecutor ahead of expected indictment

Donald Trump said his lawyers met with Justice Department officials on Thursday ahead of an expected indictment over his alleged efforts to overturn the result of the 2020 election.

Searching for drones over Ukrainian skies

The Ukrainian crew of the Gepard is rather proud of the four Russian drones and two missiles daubed in white on the armoured chassis of their German-made anti-aircraft tank.

'Shameful' as Ukrainian fencer disqualified for refusing to shake hands with Russian

Ukraine's Olha Kharlan was disqualified from the world fencing championships for refusing to shake hands with her beaten Russian opponent on Thursday in a decision blasted as "absolutely shameful".

Biden welcomes staunch US ally Meloni to talk China, Ukraine

US President Joe Biden hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday, celebrating a staunch NATO ally, while setting aside any qualms about her far-right government.

G20 environment chiefs ready fresh bid for climate deals

G20 environment ministers in India readied a fresh bid on Thursday to strike deals tackling climate change, days after heavy criticism for failing to agree on cutting fossil fuel use.

Ukrainian fencer Kharlan disqualified in 'shameful decision'

Ukraine's Olha Kharlan was disqualified in a decision labelled "absolutely shameful" by the Ukrainian presidency for not shaking the hand of her beaten Russian opponent Anna Smirnova at the Fencing World Championships on Thursday.

Niger military chief backs coup leaders, but president defiant

Niger's armed forces chief on Thursday declared his support for troops who announced they had seized power, despite a defiant stand by the country's president, Mohamed Bazoum.

Kharlan lands first blow for Ukrainian athletes after change of policy

Fencer Olha Kharlan became the first athlete representing Ukraine to compete against a Russian or Belarusian since Russia's invasion last year when she beat Anna Smirnova on Thursday at the world championships.

Putin promises free grain at Africa summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday offered free grain to six poor African countries as he launched a summit with leaders from the continent days after withdrawing from the Ukraine grain export deal.

Kashmir Shiites march to mourn martyr after 33-year ban lifted

Thousands of Shiite Muslims marched through Indian-administered Kashmir's largest city Thursday for a major religious procession permitted in the restive territory for the first time since a ban was imposed decades ago.

Ukrainian fencer Kharlan wins historic bout with Russian opponent

Fencer Olha Kharlan became the first athlete representing Ukraine to compete against a Russian or Belarusian since Russia's invasion last year when she took on Anna Smirnova on Thursday at the world championships.

China slams 'malicious hype' over FM Qin Gang's dismissal

China said Thursday it opposed "malicious hype" concerning this week's removal of foreign minister Qin Gang, as it continued to avoid questions about the senior diplomat's disappearance.

Detained Niger president defiant after coup bid

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum on Thursday defiantly vowed to protect "hard-won" democratic gains after he was detained by elite troops who declared they had taken power in the troubled West African nation.

France's Macron denounces 'new imperialism' in Pacific

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced "new imperialism" in the Pacific during a landmark visit to the region on Thursday, warning of a threat to the sovereignty of smaller states.

Putin hosts African leaders in Russia after grain deal exit

The Russian president will on Thursday host leaders of African countries for a summit in his native Saint Petersburg, as the continent braces for the consequences of Moscow's withdrawal from the Ukraine grain export deal.

US says New Zealand welcome to 'engage' in AUKUS

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that New Zealand would be welcome to engage in the AUKUS alliance, a landmark pact aimed at counterbalancing China's rise in the Pacific.

Mohamed Bazoum: Niger president never far from coup threat

As Sahel countries such as Mali and Burkina Faso fell to military junta rule in recent years, Niger's Mohamed Bazoum stood as one of the region's few remaining pro-Western, democratically elected leaders.

Kim shows off new North Korean drones, ICBMs to Russia defence minister

Walking past huge intercontinental ballistic missiles and previously unseen military drones, Kim Jong Un gave Russia's defence minister a tour of North Korea's newest and most advanced weaponry Thursday, state media reported.

US to deploy coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday announced the deployment of a US Coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea, as Washington seeks to boost its military footprint in the region amid fierce competition for influence with China.

Kim Jong Un meets Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un met the Russian defence minister and a high-ranking Chinese delegation in Pyongyang ahead of major Korean War anniversary celebrations, state media said Thursday, the leader's first known foreign guests since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kim Jong Un meets Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang: state media

Kim Jong Un met Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang ahead of a key Korean War anniversary, state media said Thursday, the North Korean leader's first known foreign guest since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Niger soldiers claim to have overthrown president

Soldiers claimed to have overthrown the Niger government on Thursday following an apparent coup in the fragile state, after members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.

Spain grants nationality to Iran chess star who shunned veil

Sara Khadem, the Iranian chess player who fled to Spain after competing in an international tournament without wearing a mandatory hijab, was on Wednesday granted Spanish nationality, a government minister announced.

New Gap chief executive boosted Barbie as Mattel president

US clothing chain Gap announced Wednesday that it tapped as its next CEO Richard Dickson, the current Mattel president who has been credited with reinvigorating Barbie.

Italian MPs back surrogacy ban on couples going abroad

Italian lawmakers on Wednesday backed a bill to extend the country's ban on surrogacy to couples who seek it abroad, sparking warnings the move was unconstitutional and would damage children's rights.

Ex-intel officer says US hiding info on alien craft

We are not alone -- and American authorities are covering up the evidence, a former US intelligence officer told a congressional committee on Wednesday.

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