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An investigation by European broadcasters found that a WhatsApp group chat with 532 members was used to launder hundreds of millions of euros via the hawala system, funding organized crime and extremism, including payments to Islamic State in Syria.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week as part of efforts to economically pressure Iran amid deadlocked truce talks.
Israeli police arrested a sitting council head in southern Israel along with family members and senior officials on suspicion of bribery, bid rigging, and fictitious employment to embezzle funds. Seven suspects were arrested and six detained for questioning.
Israeli undercover police arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Nablus overnight, suspected of continued terrorist activity and planning attacks against Israelis.
An Israeli court extended the detention of Eyal Nager, suspected of trying to monopolize delivery services in Ashdod and of extortion and threats, after reviewing four key pieces of evidence.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Indonesia on August 31, 2026, at 08:03 UTC, with a depth of 10 km, potentially affecting 9,000 people in areas of high intensity (MMI VI).
Han Hak-ja, 83, leader of the Unification Church, was sentenced to two years in prison for bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee with luxury goods and other political funding offences.
England clinched a Test cricket series victory over Pakistan with a 194-run win at Lord's, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead. Pakistan were dismissed for 194 chasing 389, with Ollie Robinson taking 4-24. Saud Shakeel scored 97 for Pakistan.