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Crackdown in the Kingdom: Nearly 22,000 Caught in Saudi Sweep for Illegal Residents

In a sweeping nationwide operation, Saudi security forces apprehended 21,971 individuals in just one week, targeting violators of residency, labor, and border laws. The joint field campaigns, executed in collaboration with various government bodies between October 10 and 16, spanned urban hubs and border regions alike. The arrests included 13,186 people breaching residency laws, 5,427 …

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Virginia Alum Challenges Georgetown Over Data Breach in Bold Legal Move

A former Georgetown University student and now Virginia official has filed a class-action lawsuit against her alma mater, following a data breach that exposed sensitive information of students past and present. The university acknowledged the breach earlier this week, explaining that a system misconfiguration led to the temporary leak. Mary Margaret Cleary, a deputy official …

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Redacted Revelations: New Documents Shed Light on Trump’s Election Maneuverings

In a new twist within the ongoing federal investigation, a U.S. judge has unveiled hundreds of pages of evidence tied to former President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The materials, released with heavy redactions, were part of a larger legal maneuver from Special Counsel Jack Smith, aiming to challenge claims …

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Google Hits Pause on Play Store Overhaul Amid Antitrust Battle

A California judge has temporarily halted an order that would have forced Google to revamp its Android Play Store by November 1, stalling significant changes intended to give consumers more freedom in how they download apps and make in-app payments. The injunction, originally issued on October 7, stemmed from an ongoing antitrust lawsuit brought by …

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Meta’s Day in Court: Instagram Addiction Lawsuit Clears Key Legal Hurdle in Massachusetts

Meta Platforms is now locked in a legal showdown in Massachusetts after a judge refused to dismiss claims that Instagram intentionally exploits young users. The state alleges the company designed features like endless scrolling and push notifications to hook teens, all while hiding the harm it posed to their mental health. A Massachusetts Superior Court …

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Eli Lilly Fights Back: Medical Spas and Online Sellers in Crosshairs Over Knockoff Weight-Loss Drugs

Eli Lilly has launched legal action against three online vendors and medical spas, accusing them of peddling unapproved versions of its blockbuster weight-loss drug, Zepbound. The pharmaceutical giant claims these entities—Pivotal Peptides, MangoRx, and Genesis Lifestyle Medicine—are misusing the drug’s core ingredient, tirzepatide, to market copycat treatments, including dissolvable tablets and unauthorized compounded versions. This …

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DJI Strikes Back: Drone Giant Battles U.S. Military Blacklist in Federal Court

DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Defense Department, challenging its inclusion on a list of companies allegedly linked to the Chinese military. The drone maker, responsible for more than half of U.S. commercial drone sales, argues that the designation is baseless and has caused severe financial losses. In …

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Sultanate Tightens Financial Safety Net and Expands Diplomatic Ties

In a stride toward financial security and international diplomacy, two Royal Decrees have reshaped Oman’s landscape. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik announced sweeping changes on Wednesday, focusing on deposit protection and visa agreements with Uzbekistan. Safeguarding Bank Deposits with New Law The newly issued Royal Decree No. 47/2024 introduces the Law on Protection of …

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Oman Fortifies Financial Security with New Deposit Protection Law

Muscat: Oman has bolstered its financial landscape with a Royal Decree introducing the Law on Protection of Bank Deposits, designed to shield depositors and maintain the sector’s resilience. The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) emphasizes that the law provides a crucial safety net for depositors in the event of any bank or licensed financial institution’s …

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Absher Powers Millions of Digital Services Across Saudi Arabia in September

Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform orchestrated over 9 million electronic transactions last month, streamlining government services for citizens, residents, and visitors. The system, split between Absher Individuals and Absher Business, handled a diverse range of tasks—demonstrating the expanding role of e-governance in everyday life. Identity and Passport Services Surge In identity management, Absher facilitated 81,504 verifications, …

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