INTREVIEW: Mauritania Offers Golden Opportunities for Saudi Investors: Envoy Moktar Ould Dahi
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INTREVIEW: Mauritania Offers Golden Opportunities for Saudi Investors: Envoy Moktar Ould Dahi

Business In an exclusive interview with Moktar Ould Dahi, Mauritania’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the envoy discussed the political, economic, and trade relations between the two countries. He also highlighted the investment opportunities available for Saudi businessmen in Mauritania and the incentives provided by the Mauritanian government to attract foreign investment.Political and Diplomatic RelationsQ: How do you assess the current trade, economic, and political relations with Saudi Arabia? I appreciate this chance to speak. Our political and diplomatic relations are excellent. We share similar views on many regional and international issues. Moreover, we consistently coordinate our positions on the global stage. High-level visits also demonstrate this strong bond. Our president recently met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the Hajj. They discussed issues of mutual interest and strengthening our partnership. However, our economic relations can certainly...
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Iranian hackers could target American defense companies working in Israel, US agencies warn
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Iranian hackers could target American defense companies working in Israel, US agencies warn

Business dusanpetkovic/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesCNN — US defense companies doing business in Israel are at increased risk of cyberattacks from Iran despite an Israel-Iran ceasefire, American cybersecurity and defense agencies warned Monday.“Based on the current geopolitical environment, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors may target U.S. devices and networks for near-term cyber operations,” said the advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, National Security Agency and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center.US defense contractors, “particularly those possessing holdings or relationships with Israeli research and defense firms, are at increased risk,” the agencies said.Iran and Israel have for years conducted intense cyber operations against each other. US officials are increasingly concerned that US organizations with ties to Israel could be caught in the crosshairs.Iran was allegedly behind destructive cyberattacks in 2023 against organizations in the Israeli...
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Former Transnet executives arrested
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Former Transnet Executives Arrested Over Alleged R93 Million Locomotive Scam

JOHANNESBURG – Former Transnet Executives Arrested Over Alleged R93 Million Locomotive Scam Johannesburg, 30 June 2025— In a dramatic turn in South Africa’s ongoing battle against state capture and corruption, the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), with support from the Hawks, has arrested two high-profile former Transnet executives. Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama handed themselves over to authorities on Monday morning and are now facing charges related to a suspicious R93 million locomotive tender. The pair appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court later that day, joining other high-ranking former officials also implicated in the scheme . ? The Allegations The heart of the case centers on an allegedly inflated advisory tender for the procurement of 1,064 locomotives. Initially valued at around R38 billion in 2012, the contract ultimately ballooned to over R50 billion — a spike attributed by...
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Bryan Kohberger, Suspect in Idaho Student Murders, Accepts Plea Deal

Bryan Kohberger Accepts Plea Deal in Idaho Student Murders, Spares Death Penalty BOISE, Idaho – Bryan Kohberger, the 30-year-old former criminology graduate student accused of the brutal 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty. In a dramatic turn of events just weeks before his highly anticipated trial was set to begin, Kohberger pleaded guilty on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. The agreement ensures he will serve four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, along with an additional 10 years for the burglary charge, effectively guaranteeing he will spend the rest of his life behind bars. The plea deal brings a definitive, albeit contentious, conclusion to a case that has gripped the...
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