In the Philippines, all POGOs offering online gaming to markets outside the country are set to close, amid allegations of serious crimes such as human trafficking and financial scams, leaving behind a trail of corruption that implicates former President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s administration. Despite efforts to shut down these illegal operations, some POGOs are evading enforcement by disguising themselves as legitimate businesses, contributing to a river of money flowing into the hands of organized crime. The crackdown on POGOs is part of a larger regional effort to combat cybercrime and money-laundering activities linked to online gambling, with the implications of these actions reverberating across Southeast Asia.
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Stressed US aviation system draws focus as investigators search for clues in deadly crash
Investigators and aviation experts are working overtime to determine the cause of a deadly mid-air collision between a commercial jet and a military helicopter over Washington, with attention on human error and pilot visibility. US aviation system stress, long hours, and staff shortages are under scrutiny following the deadliest air disaster in over two decades. The focus is on the safety of flying in the US, as black boxes from American Eagle flight 5342 are...
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