Concerns

• Exclusief: In een brief eisen 40 wetgevers dat de FAA reageert op beschuldigingen van mishandeling van migranten en de 'dringende noodzaak tot transparantie' • Een groep van 40 Democraten uit het Huis van Afgevaardigden heeft "ernstige zorgen" geuit over het geheime programma van deportatievluchten van de regering-Trump en heeft geëist dat de Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reageert op beschuldigingen van mishandeling en onmenselijke omstandigheden aan boord van ICE-charterjets. • In een brief die met de Guardian is gedeeld en gericht aan FAA-administrateur Bryan Bedford, beschrijven de wetgevers de "dringende noodzaak tot transparantie" over het uitgebreide gebruik van commerciële vliegtuigen door ICE om vastgehouden migranten te transporteren en de "ongepaste en gevaarlijke" pogingen om deze vluchten uit het zicht van het publiek te houden.

• Hoogleraren bestempelen het voorstel van de Judge business school om diensten en trainingen aan te bieden als 'verschrikkelijk'. • De business school van de Universiteit van Cambridge probeert "leiderschapsontwikkeling" en "innovatiemanagement" te bieden aan het Saoedische defensieministerie, ondanks zorgen over het trackrecord van de regering op het gebied van mensenrechten en klimaatverandering, aldus onderzoek van the Guardian. • De leiding van Cambridge heeft een voorstel van de Judge business school goedgekeurd om een "memorandum of understanding" met het ministerie te sluiten voor diensten en trainingen, na een eerste introductie door het Britse Ministry of Defence.

Utz issues voluntary recall for certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips over contamination linked to seasoningSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailUtz has issued a voluntary US recall of two potato chip brands after concerns that they could be contaminated with salmonella, a type of bacteria that can lead to food-borne illness.Certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips may contain contamination linked to the seasoning used on the products, according to the US Food and Drug Administration in a recall issued on Monday. The recall applies to three flavors of Zapp’s chips sold in various bag sizes, along with three flavors of Dirty chips packaged in 2-ounce bags. Continue reading...

FCA focuses on marketing, misleading ads, unfair exit fees and people being signed up without their permissionThe City regulator has launched a review of claims management companies amid concerns that firms are misleading victims of financial scandals, such as car finance, about their compensation.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said some companies were pursuing “aggressive marketing, misleading advertising and unfair exit fees”. Continue reading...

• Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) met with chief executives of major financial institutions to discuss AI-related cyber threats, prompted by Anthropic's limited release of its Mythos model. • The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore issued a letter urging critical information infrastructure owners to commission board-level reviews of their cyber-risk posture in response to emerging AI security concerns. • The coordinated regulatory response underscores Singapore's proactive stance on managing AI-driven cybersecurity risks in the financial sector and critical infrastructure.

• AI agents are emerging as tools to help social enterprises scale operations efficiently with leaner teams, addressing resource constraints in the social impact sector. • Without proper boundaries, AI agent deployment risks eroding trust, compromising data safety, and diminishing human connection—critical elements for social enterprises. • The development highlights the need for responsible AI implementation frameworks that balance automation benefits with ethical considerations and user trust in mission-driven organizations.

• Hangeng Trade Company has ceased operations at Pakistan's Gwadar port, citing an 'unfit business environment,' operational hurdles, financial losses, and stuck shipments despite government contact. • The closure reflects escalating security challenges in Balochistan, where the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has launched multiple attacks on Chinese nationals and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects since 2021. • The development raises concerns for China's $62 billion CPEC investment in Pakistan and threatens the viability of Gwadar as a strategic hub for Beijing's Arabian Sea access, potentially impacting regional connectivity and investment flows.