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Malaga / BarcelonaOn one side of the table, the Irishman Daniel Kinahan; on the other, the Dutch-Bosnian Edin Gaçanin, alias Tito; opposite, the Moroccan Ridouan Taghi, and at one end, the Italian Raffaele Imperiale. They are talking in a private room with sea views at the luxurious Burj Al Arab in Dubai. The pandemic has not yet arrived. They control the most important cocaine cartel in the world and feel untouchable. Impunity. Each one fulfills their role. The Irish manage the routes and distribution to various European countries. Gaçanin is the broker, the logistics and financing of the operations. Imperiale…

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Thousands of Hong Kong residents who lost their homes in a massive fire last year are set to return from Monday for the first time to collect what is left of their belongings.Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fireThe city’s deadliest fire in decades killed 168 people when it ripped through seven of the eight apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court high-rise complex in November.For the first time since then, around 6,000 residents will be given three-hour windows to enter their homes from Monday and get their belongings.With 1,700 flats to pick through, authorities hope the…

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The markets opened on Wednesday after a one-day gap following a trading holiday and ended higher. The Nifty opened higher with a modest gap up and stayed higher throughout the day. The markets were able to maintain gains in the entire session. While showing no inclination to correct, the headline index closed with a decent gain of 365.65 points (+1.63%).The pharma and healthcare space is showing good traction. This hospital stock from the Source link

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Brenntag SE leads global chemical distribution with a model balancing essential services and market cycles—does it offer the stability you seek in your portfolio across the United States and English-speaking markets worldwide? ISIN: DE000A1DAHH0 Brenntag SE stands as the world’s largest chemical distributor, connecting producers and end-users through a network spanning over 70 countries. You get exposure to a stable, asset-light business that thrives on volume and service rather than commodity price swings. As industries from pharmaceuticals to agriculture demand reliable supply chains, Brenntag’s role becomes essential, but cyclical pressures test its margins.Updated: 19.04.2026By Elena Harper, Senior Markets Editor –…

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CBA Betting Preview: Guangzhou Loong Lions vs Fujian SturgeonsGuangzhou Loong Lions host Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons, with tip-off set for 12:35 on Monday 20 April.We’re Keen on Guangzhou to Cover the LineWe’re excited to see Guangzhou at -3.5 on the spread and think it’s an attractive number for the favorites to cover against Fujian at odds of 1.86. Guangzhou Are 8 From 10 on the H2HGuangzhou Loong Lions won last time out by a 93-75 scoreline. It was on the road against Jilin Northeast Tigers.Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Guangdong Southern Tigers…

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A fourteen-day “Vietnam-China Cross-Border Tourism AI Empowerment Cooperation and Exchange Programme” has concluded in Nanning, Guangxi, bringing together nearly 30 tourism officials from four northern Vietnamese provinces and their Chinese counterparts. Co-hosted by Guangxi’s Department of Culture & Tourism and the culture-tourism departments of Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang and Tuyen Quang, the initiative explored how artificial-intelligence tools can streamline entry formalities, personalise itinerary design and optimise destination marketing along the busy Sino-Vietnamese frontier. Lectures and case-study sessions covered China’s “Easy Visit Guangxi” one-stop travel platform, AI-driven crowd-management at border crossings and predictive analytics for hotel demand. Delegates toured…

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RIYADH: The head of the Muslim World League and chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars inaugurated the Global Council for Scientific Miracles in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah on Sunday. MWL Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa took part in the event as part of an official visit to Malaysia. During his trip to Kuala Lumpur, he also presided over the closing ceremony of the Science and Faith program and competition. Both events were attended by international scholars, government ministers, and senior university figures. Malaysia hosted the two international initiatives as part of its partnership with the MWL…

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Quick FactsLooking like it fell off a shelf in a designer showroom, the pair features a full coat of the kind of plush leather that looks soft in photos. The deep navy shade covers the entire shoe, minus a bit of silver popping out from the zipper running down the tongue.The Converse Shai 001 Ink will be released May 14, 2026.This content may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission.Published April 19, 2026 at 3:01 PMShai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are looking to repeat. After running through the regular season to…

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Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll spearheaded the Garda investigation into Daniel Kinahan for years — but the hero officer died in September 2024, months before the Dublin-born alleged crime figure was finally arrested in DubaiDaniel Kinahan(Image: Supplied)The arrest of Daniel Kinahan came almost exactly four years after sanctions were first imposed against the cartel.Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll, who spearheaded Garda investigations into Daniel Kinahan, his brother Christy Jr and father Christy Sr, stood tall as US authorities declared sanctions against them at a landmark press conference in Dublin on April 12, 2022.Now, just over four years later, the celebrated Garda officer…

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PHALABORWA, South Africa (AP) — Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the center of an exploratory U.S.-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste. The Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project has U.S. support through a $50 million equity investment by the government’s International Development Finance Corporation and is part of accelerated U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on economic rival China for the minerals crucial for making electronic devices, robotics, defense systems, electric vehicles and other high-tech products. READ MORE: Venezuelan lawmakers approve sweeping mining bill to entice…

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