New Jersey housing chief charged with stealing $20K in public funds for home repairs
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — The former executive director of the North Bergen Housing Authority has been charged with stealing more than $20,000 in public funds by using city vendors to perform contract…
UK spy chief says Putin is losing information war in Ukraine -The Economist
(Reuters) – Russia has failed to gain ground in cyberspace against Ukraine almost six months after its invasion of the country, the head of Britain’s GCHQ intelligence service said on Friday. Jeremy…
U.N. chief to meet Zelenskiy, Erdogan, with focus on grain exports, nuclear power plant
By Andrea Shalal and Ali Kucukgocmen LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Ukraine on Thursday, with grain exports…
NZ central bank chief says inflation heading in ‘right direction’
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr said on Thursday the central bank was confident domestic inflation was now tracking lower. “We are at the…
Citi appoints Aveline San as Hong Kong and Macau chief executive
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Citigroup said on Wednesday it has appointed Aveline San as the chief executive of its Hong Kong and Macau businesses. San, who has 25 years experience in banking,…
UN chief pledges support for denuclearization of North Korea
SEOUL – In Seoul for meetings with South Korean leaders, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said he fully supports efforts to completely denuclearize North Korea. “I would like to take…
FDA chief backs alternate method for injecting Bavarian Nordic’s monkeypox shot
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration chief on Thursday defended a plan to administer Bavarian Nordic’s monkeypox shot intradermally after the company raised doubts about the safety of the method,…
Vessel Operator and Chief Engineer Convicted for Oily Bilge Water Discharge Offense
Assistant U. S. Attorney Melanie Pierson (619) 546-7976 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – August 9, 2022 SAN DIEGO – New Trade Ship Management S.A. (New Trade), a vessel operating company, and vessel Chief…
Argentina’s economy chief names new energy secretary
BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s economy chief Sergio Massa appointed on Sunday a new head of the energy secretariat, which in recent years has doled out multi-million dollar subsidies that have led to…
Former Massachusetts Assistant Chief Probation Officer Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Child
BOSTON – A former Assistant Chief Probation Officer for Lynn District Court was sentenced in federal court today in connection with child exploitation offenses. Brian Orlandella, 49, of Beverly, was sentenced by…
Former San Angelo Police Chief Sentenced to 15 ½ Years in Corruption Case
Former San Angelo Chief of Police Tim Vasquez was sentenced today to 15 ½ years in federal prison for accepting bribes, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.…
U.S. must act responsibly to save 2015 nuclear pact – Iran’s chief negotiator
DUBAI – The ball is in Washington’s court to save Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, Iranian top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani tweeted ahead of his trip to Vienna, where…
Barnegat Police Chief Explains How and Why So Many Cars Are Being Broken Into, Stolen in Ocean County
by Barnegat Police Chief Keith A. Germain, We wanted to take a few minutes this morning to talk about a recent burglary that occurred while the home was occupied, why it happened,…
Crisis-hit Pakistan’s army chief seeks U.S. help in quick release of IMF funds – sources
By Asif Shahzad and Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s powerful army chief appealed to Washington to use its leverage to secure the early release of International Monetary Fund money, Pakistani sources…
Philippine central bank chief sees 2023 inflation back within target band
MANILA – The Philippine central bank expects inflation to ease back to within its 2%-4% target band next year, from a projected average of 5% this year, its governor said on Friday.…
US EPA chief views pollution in Puerto Rico, vows to fight for change
By Valerie Volcovici GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico – The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pledged to combat environmental injustice in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico during a tour of some…
HKMA chief says expects overnight interbank rate to rise at much faster pace
HONG KONG – Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) chief Eddie Yue said on Thursday he expects the city’s overnight and one-month interbank rate to continue to rise, but at a much faster…
Chief Financial Officer Of Global Public Relations Firm Pleads Guilty To Fraud And Falsification Of Corporate Records
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that FRANK OKUNAK, the former chief financial officer of one of the world’s leading global public relations…
Pentagon chief gave Pelosi security assessments but won’t comment on Taiwan
By Phil Stewart BRASILIA – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday he had spoken with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and given her a security assessment but any comments about…
Argentina’s economy chief touts spending adjustment to investors
By Walter Bianchi BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s new economy minister told a gathering of investors in the United States on Tuesday she had begun an adjustment to government spending supported by all…
U.S. air controller union chief says FAA staffing not keeping up
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The president of a union representing federal air traffic controllers said Tuesday the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs to do a better job of ensuring adequate…
IMF chief welcomes push to boost Argentina’s fiscal health
BUENOS AIRES – The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday described a meeting with Argentina’s economy minister, Silvina Batakis, as “productive,” amid a deepening economic crisis afflicting South America’s third-biggest…
Argentina’s new economy chief to meet IMF head on Monday
BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s newly appointed economy minister Silvina Batakis will meet on Monday with the head of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, the government said, as Argentina’s economy struggles with…
Termination vote for Uvalde schools police chief called off
By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – The school board in Uvalde, Texas, said on Friday it has postponed a vote on whether to fire the school district police chief criticized for his handling…
Former Louisiana Police Chief and City Councilmember Plead Guilty in Vote-Buying Conspiracy
WASHINGTON – A former police chief in Amite City and current Amite City councilmember pleaded guilty yesterday in New Orleans, Louisiana, to criminally violating federal election laws as part of a conspiracy…
Colombia central bank board chief defends foreign exchange policy
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA – The board chief of Colombia’s central bank on Thursday defended the monetary policy authority’s decision not to intervene in movements of the country’s peso, even as market…
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