Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-06-04
Household Income Distribution | Part 2
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
What does household income tell us about the economy? After introducing household income in last week’s episode of The Economy – How Do You Measure That?, this week Jim Tebrake and Jorrit Zwijnenburg explore how statisticians break household income into different groups to better understand inequality, vulnerabilities, and living standards.
ICC El Hishri Case: In the Courtroom, Confirmation of Charges Hearings, 19 – 21 May 2026
Director Patel Describes Operation Playground Therapy: FBI’s Fight Against Fraud in Ohio
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
At a press conference in Columbus, Ohio, on June 4, 2026, FBI Director Patel highlights the FBI’s latest initiative, Operation Playground Therapy, aimed at combating fraud. Director Patel said, "What is the FBI doing to combat fraud? It’s pretty simple. We follow the money. We follow all the money."
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Director Patel Announces FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
At a press conference in Columbus, Ohio, on June 4, 2026, FBI Director Patel announces the the launch of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters List, a new wanted list dedicated to publicly identifying individuals charged with defrauding the American people. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these fugitives can submit tips at tips.fbi.gov, by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI, or by contacting the nearest FBI field office.
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FBI Seizes Record-Setting $8 Billion in Fraud in Scam Center Crackdown
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
At a press conference in Columbus, Ohio, on June 4, 2026, FBI Director Patel said, "The FBI is leading the effort to scuttle these scam centers permanently, to free the trafficked workers, and most importantly, to also secure our taxpayer dollars and make sure that this $8 billion and counting in scam center fraud that the FBI has delivered on so far only continues to grow. And we’re going to keep doing it."
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UK Gulf military presence | Lords questions
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Does the government intend to locate a permanent military presence in the Gulf to protect allies and ensure international freedom of navigation?
House of Lords members quizzed the government on Thursday 4 June.
Watch the full question https://orlo.uk/ysCYb
Europe wants to lead in #Ocean Intelligence
Source: European Commission (video statements)
#news #europe #OceanIntelligence #marineecosystems
OceanEye is the EU’s new initiative to improve ocean observation and marine knowledge. With only 5% of the ocean explored and mapped, the EU aims to strengthen ocean monitoring, support maritime security, boost innovation and protect marine ecosystems. Through OceanEye, Europe aims to provide 35% of the global ocean observing system by 2035 and become a global leader in ocean intelligence.
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South Africa Government: President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts the South Africa-Kenya Business Forum.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts the South Africa-Kenya Business Forum.
NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems NOFO
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice (NIJ) held a webinar on May 14, 2026, to provide an overview of the NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems Notice of Funding Opportunity, which seeks proposals for rigorous applied research and evaluative studies on the forensic science system.
The presenters discussed program scope, eligibility, and application elements.
Presentation: https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-research-and-evaluation-forensic-science-systems-presentation.pdf
Transcript https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-research-and-evaluation-forensic-science-systems-transcript#0-0
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