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US agrees to nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia amid standoff with Iran
The Trump administration has agreed to work with Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program, a watershed moment following a years-long effort to curb the proliferation of nuclear technology in the Middle East.
US, Japan rehearse their response to feared Nankai Trough megaquake
U.S. and Japanese forces are rehearsing their response to a catastrophic Nankai Trough earthquake this week, testing how the allies would coordinate relief efforts during a disaster scientists say has a high probability of striking within the next three decades.
South Korean city to host Invictus Games for wounded warriors in 2029
Daejeon, South Korea, has been chosen to host the 2029 Invictus Games, becoming the first Asian country to stage to international athletic competition for service members and veterans wounded or sickened during their service.
Court upholds sentence of US sailor who had magic truffles mailed to Japan
A Japanese appeals court on Thursday upheld the conviction of a U.S. sailor who tried to obtain magic truffles through the Japanese postal system last year.
New UK prime minister Andy Burnham replaces David Lammy with non-lawyer in lord chancellor post
Burnham elevated Ellie Reeves to attorney general and named Andy Slaughter solicitor general
Why getting a Statutory Declaration right, really matters in an MVL (UK)
When placing a company into Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (“MVL“), the statutory declaration of solvency is not simply a box‑ticking exercise. The recent High Court judgment in Greenbank Technology Ltd (in liquidation) serves as a stark...
False Claims Act Reprisal Claim Upheld
The False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §3730(h), provides that a person who reports fraud, waste and abuse with Federal government funds will be protected from retaliation. The False Claims Act is an old statute, passed soon after the U.S. Civil War to prevent...
FCA Proposes Reforms to Remuneration Codes
The FCA is proposing to replace the existing Remuneration Codes for AIFMs, MiFID investment firms, and UCITS management companies with a single consolidated Code.By Becky Critchley, Nicola Higgs, Rob Moulton, and Charlotte CollinsKey Points: The changes intend to make...
Growing lineup of cute mascots helps US military connect in Japan
From a smiling cartoon cargo plane to a soon-to-be-named tanuki, American military installations in Japan are increasingly embracing the country’s beloved culture of mascots.