Fake Hiring Fraud: Recorded Future says “PurpleDelta” uses fabricated North Korean IT personas to submit up to 60 job applications a day across platforms like LinkedIn and Upwork, using AI profiles and rented accounts to place false workers inside real company systems. AI Hiring Bias: A new guide warns that as global hiring expands, recruiters using AI may still reject strong candidates because CV formats and expectations vary by country (like photos and résumé length). Restructuring Pressure in Brazil: Brazil’s out-of-court debt deals are increasingly turning into court-supervised restructuring as high interest rates bite; Casas Bahia is a fresh example, filing with R$17.3bn debt. Colombia Diplomacy & Jobs: Colombia appoints María Consuelo Araújo as ambassador to the U.S., aiming to reset bilateral ties amid security and trade priorities. Peru Defense Procurement: Peru selects L3Harris’ Viper Shield for F-16 Block 70 jets, boosting electronic self-protection and tying the fleet to U.S. support networks. International Students Under Strain: Reports highlight uncertainty for U.S. international students as visa rules tighten, with some fearing entry denials and disrupted study plans. Humanitarian Worker Safety: World Humanitarian Day coverage warns that violence against aid workers is rising, with direct consequences for children’s access to food, health, and education.