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The US Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency wallets of China-based chemical companies and individuals tied to illegal production and trafficking of fentanyl.

The demographic dividend that India intends to exploit, on its stated intent, to be the third largest economy in the world would suffer a major loss, if living for senior citizens is not included into the plans today. Countries like Japan, Monaco, Italy, Germany etc. are consciously wrapping their policies around their aging population. While many developed nations have a third of their population over the age of 60, India’s elderly population is likely to rise to 41% over next decade and expected to touch around 194 mn.

Jeezy has filed for divorce from former TV host Jeannie Mai after two and a half years of marriage, media reports said. The divorce petition was filed on September 14 at Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution was the first to report the news. The couple has a prenup in place, and Jeezy is seeking joint custody of their 1-year-old daughter, Monaco. According to the filed document, Jeezy and Jeannie Mai are currently living separately, and their marriage is irretrievably broken with no chance of reconciliation. The couple first met in 2018 when Jeannie Mai was a host on The Real, but they kept their relationship private. In 2019, they confirmed that they were dating, and in the following year, they announced their engagement. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, their wedding plans in France had to be changed, and they had an intimate ceremony at their Georgia home in 2021. Jeannie Mai explained the change of plans in an interview with Vogue in April 2021, saying, «We were really looking forward to having all of our friends and family there to celebrate. But we had to change all of our wedding plans due to COVID. After Jeezy’s mother unexpectedly passed, we quickly learned that life is too short. And at the end of the day, Jeezy and I really just wanted to become husband and wife. So we decided to turn our original wedding into a mini-mony, where we exchanged our vows in front of our immediate family and a few close friends.» In the beginning of 2022, Jeezy and Jeannie Mai welcomed their first child. Jeannie Mai shared the news on Instagram, saying, «I asked God for a life of love and happiness. He sent me my family. Baby Jenkins is here.»

The office of Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati says a three-year probe against him and his family over corruption allegations has been closed by Monaco's judicial authorities for lack of evidence

Hundreds of people have been charged with the theft of more than $830 million in COVID-19 emergency aid following a nationwide operation conducted by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday

Champions League 2023, a group stage draw will be held to decide which team will meet which team and when. While heavyweights like Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Savilla are interested to know their opponents so that they can chalk out their strategy, newbies like Union Berlin, Newcastle United, and Lens will begin the preparation for the European adventure once the draw takes place.

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Mbappe hangs over French football ahead of the new Ligue 1 season, which starts this weekend. The Paris Saint-Germain superstar has won France's player of the year award four times in a row and been Ligue 1's top scorer in five straight seasons, but his contract dispute with the champions has dominated headlines all summer. Mbappe has refused to sign an extension to his PSG deal, meaning he can leave for free next year, with Real Madrid long seen as his preferred destination.

Bayern Munich faces off against Ligue 1 contender AS Monaco. With the 2023-24 season around the corner, this match promises a tantalizing preview of what's to come on the football field.

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With the Community Shield against Manchester City scheduled for the upcoming weekend, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, will be eager for his team to secure a victory in this match and head to Wembley with confidence.

Aditi Tripathi, a 10-year-old girl of Indian origin residing in London, has achieved what many can only dream of—visiting 50 countries before reaching double digits in age. Aditi's impressive adventure began at an early age, courtesy of her accountant parents, Deepak and Avilasha Tripathi, who were determined to provide their daughter with an unparalleled global experience. While many parents might worry about the impact on education, Aditi's parents masterfully balanced both worlds.

Following this, L'Equipe in France reported that PSG's owners from Qatar are open to accepting the proposal, which would shatter the current world transfer record for a football player. However, for the deal to materialize, they must convince Mbappe to switch teams. It is speculated that Al-Hilal is prepared to offer Mbappe an astounding €700 million ($776 million) for a single season, after which he would be free to join Real Madrid. This extraordinary sum would amount to a staggering €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in total, surpassing Lionel Messi's previous record for the highest-paid sports contract, Forbes reported citing CBS Sports' James Benge. Apart from Real Madrid and Al-Hilal, Spanish giant Barcelona, top English clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Italian side Inter Milan have shown keen interest in signing the French world cup winner, as per reports. Back in 2017, PSG set the current world transfer record when they activated Neymar's release clause at FC Barcelona, paying an eye-watering €222 million ($246 million). Mbappe's move to PSG in the same year had to be managed through a loan due to Financial Fair Play restrictions, as the club had already expended an enormous fee to secure Neymar's services. Subsequently, in the following year, Mbappe joined PSG permanently from Monaco for a total arrangement of €145 million ($160 million), with an additional €35 million ($39 million) in add-ons, making him the most expensive teenager in football history.

Manchester United continued their strong form in the pre-season, defeating Arsenal by 2-0 in New Jersey on Saturday. The new club captain Bruno Fernandes gave United an early advantage with a long rang effort. Gunners goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale did get a strong hand to the ball, but still failed to stop the goal.

Kevin Spacey's lawyers enlisted the help of an A-list star Monday in his sexual assault trial, calling on Elton John and his husband to cast doubt on one of the Oscar winner's accusers at the end of the defense case. John appeared briefly in the London court by video link from Monaco after his husband, David Furnish, testified that Spacey did not attend an annual gala ball at their Windsor home at the time that the accuser said he was attacked in a car. John was the final witness for the defense and was followed by character testimonials from colleagues, friends and family that had Spacey in tears in the dock when they were read aloud by his lawyer in Southwark Crown Court.

Alcaraz successfully advanced to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon, marking his first time reaching this stage of the tournament. While his match against Nicolas Jarry in the third round went to four sets, Alcaraz showed resilience by coming from behind to defeat former finalist Matteo Berrettini with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. The match held particular significance as it brought together the previous two champions of the Queen's Club tournament. Alcaraz faced a notable challenge, but his rapid improvement on the surface was evident as he delivered a strong and impressive performance. Carlos Alcaraz is set to face Holger Rune, another 20-year-old player, in the upcoming Wimbledon men's singles quarter-final. This match holds special significance as it will be the first time in the Open Era that two players under the age of 21 will compete against each other at this stage of the tournament. Tennis fans can anticipate an intriguing showdown between these young talents.

Astons, the world’s leading authority on residency and citizenship through investment, has examined the 13 new countries that are considering offering citizenship or residency by investment (CBI/RBI) programs and has selected the four that they feel offer the most alluring investment and lifestyle opportunities for investors.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and French national team player Kylian Mbappe's future remains uncertain as he enters the new football season. The 24-year-old marquee player has refused to extend his contract with PSG, which expires next year. While he has indicated his desire to stay for one final season, the club's president, Nasser al-Khelaifi, stated that Mbappe must sign a new contract this summer or leave the club. PSG is now faced with the dilemma of whether to sell Mbappe during this transfer window or risk losing him for nothing when his contract expires. The club had signed Mbappe from Monaco in 2017 for a staggering 180 million euros ($196 million), and he has since established himself as one of the world's most prominent players. Mbappe played a crucial role in helping PSG secure their 11th French title and scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final, in which France was defeated by Argentina.

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