lobbying

The attempt by non-government bodies and individuals to affect the outcome of legislation through verbal, or other, persuasion

Italian Police Dismantle $430m COVID Support Fraud Ring

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Fourth EstateItems Seized from COVID-19 Fraud Ring - Eurojust

Italian police dismantled a fraud scheme of at least €440 million, which had simulated business leases to obtain COVID-19-related compensations. An organized crime group used Italian companies to sell false tax credits and to simulate tax credits for false works …

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China Hopes Beijing-Washington to Work Together for Coexistence

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The Presidents of China, Xi Jinping and US Joe Biden will meet via video link to have candid and in-depth discussions on strategic issues concerning the future of China-U.S. relations and important issues of common concern, the Chinese Foreign Ministry …

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Russia, India Sign Military Cooperation Agreement

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Russia and India have signed several agreements for military technical cooperation on Monday, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Monday. “Attended the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with Russia in New Delhi. It was a great pleasure to discuss and exchange …

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US Removes Colombia’s FARC From Its Terrorist-List

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The US removed the former rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia from its list of terrorist organizations after adding them in 1997. “The Department of State is revoking the designations of the Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) as …

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Pakistan Backs Saudi Arabia to Convene Extraordinary OIC Meeting to Discuss Afghanistan

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The government of Pakistan has offered to host the extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened by Saudi Arabia to discuss the latest situation in Afghanistan, including the worsening humanitarian crisis. …

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Turkey, UAE to Sign Numerous Cooperation Agreements

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Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived Turkey on Wednesday, and this is the first high-level delegation visit since 2012. He arrived in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, upon the invitation of Turkey’s President Recep …

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China Hopes Beijing-Washington to Work Together for Coexistence

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The Presidents of China, Xi Jinping and US Joe Biden will meet via video link to have candid and in-depth discussions on strategic issues concerning the future of China-U.S. relations and important issues of common concern, the Chinese Foreign Ministry …

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Salvadoran Government Taps New Washington Lobbyist in Pivot to Biden

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El Salvador’s government awarded a $780,000 lobby contract to a three-week-old Washington company set up to promote investment as the country’s President Nayib Bukele seeks to pivot toward Joe Biden’s $4 billion development plan to stop the migration flow from Central America.

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