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2026-01-18 20:12 UTC
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US Military Forces Intercept Fifth Oil Tanker in New Action Against Illicit Petrol Transport from Venezuela
The United States military has intercepted a fifth oil tanker as part of an ongoing operation targeting illegal petrol transportation activities originating from Venezuela....
A Blood-Smuggling Scandal Reveals China’s Genetic Security Anxiety
An extensive underground trade involving prenatal testing has raised concerns in China not primarily over illegal sex selection but rather over the potential misuse or theft of Chinese genetic data. T...
6.5% of shark fins sold in Hong Kong are protected, higher than reported: study
A study analyzing over 16,000 shark fin samples from Hong Kong markets found that 6.5% came from species protected by international agreements, outstripping official reports. The research highlights a...
Shein avoids France site ban after removing illegal goods
A French court rejected the state's request to suspend Shein’s site for three months due to illegal goods sold on its platform. The court ruled that removing these products was sufficient and a ban wo...