Opposition supporters in Albania protest alleged corruption in Cabinet
February 20, 2024February 26, 2024 Thousands of supporters of Albania’s opposition held a protest Tuesday accusing the Cabinet of corruption, according to AP News. Protesters…
Germany confirms probe into former Lebanon central bank chief Salameh | Money Laundering News
Prosecutors say Riad Salameh, the bank’s governor from 1993 to 2023, is being investigated for money laundering and other crimes. Prosecutors in Germany have confirmed…
Corruption scandals cast a shadow over Portugal’s early general election and may favor populists
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Barry HattonPublished Feb 25, 2024 • 3 minute read Article contentLISBON, Portugal (AP) — The official…
NRA, ex-chief Wayne LaPierre, other executives found liable in New York civil corruption case
1 of 2 | Former National Rifle Association chief Wayne LaPierre enters a New York Supreme Court room for jury selection of his civil trial…
Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz found guilty of perjury | Courts News
Kurz receives eight month suspended sentence after being found guilty of lying to a parliamentary inquiry. Austria’s former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has received an eight-month…
Romania president seeks to challenge Rutte for top job – POLITICO
Saying that they don't mean to stand in the way of Rutte, a senior Eastern European diplomat said: "At least somebody has to ask, 'OK,…
With Navalny’s death, Russians lose their last hope – POLITICO
Meanwhile, in keeping with a previous tradition, Putin refused to call Navalny by name, referring to him as “the Berlin patient.” (Even on Friday, Putin maintained…
After Navalny’s death, the West must get tougher on Putin – POLITICO
So, how did the world respond to this violation of a neighbor’s sovereignty? U.S. President Donald Trump made a congratulatory phone call, as did then…
Putin tells Tucker Carlson Ukraine war can be ‘over in a few weeks’ – POLITICO
Speaking of the goals of what he called the “special military operation” in Ukraine, Putin said they had yet to be achieved, because one of…
Malaysia says it recovered $5m of stolen 1MDB assets over last 13 months | Corruption News
The Southeast Asian nation is trying to recover billions of dollars investigators say were stolen from the state fund. Malaysia has announced the recovery of…
China launches corruption probe into top nuclear fuel expert
China launched a graft inquiry into one of its top nuclear fuel experts, a move that comes as a purge roils the nation’s defense establishment,…
Tucker Carlson faces media fury over Putin interview – POLITICO
But Carlson’s monologue, in which he lambasted Western media and claimed it wasn’t making an effort to hear Putin’s side of the story, has sparked…
Malaysians outraged by reduced jail sentence for corrupt former prime minister Najib Razak as departing king grants leniency
In short: Many Malaysians are outraged that the 12-year sentence of disgraced former PM Najib Razak has been cut in half by Malaysia's outgoing king…
South Korea court acquits Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes | Technology News
A court in South Korea has acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes regarding a 2015 merger. The Seoul Central District Court ruled…
‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal | Corruption News
Singapore – Hamilton in the West End, Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This…
Ontario workers rally against Ford’s corruption, closures and cost-of-living crisis
Article contentNIAGARA FALLS, Ontario, Feb. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hundreds of trade union and community members, including health care and education workers, joined a…
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife handed 14 year prison sentences for corruption
1 of 2 | Pakistani police stand guard at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Wednesday after a special court convened inside the prison sentenced former…
Ex-Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years for corruption
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, right, and Bushra Bibi, his wife, address the media in Lahore, Pakistan, on July 17, 2023. | K.M. Chaudary/AP By…
Global corruption fight faltering as rule of law declines: Watchdog | Corruption News
Global efforts to fight corruption are faltering as the rule of law retreats, Transparency International (TI) said in its latest report. The watchdog reported on…
Ukraine says it uncovers $40m arms corruption scheme | Russia-Ukraine war News
The Security Service of Ukraine says five charged over plot to embezzle funds earmarked to buy 100,000 mortar shells. Employees from a Ukrainian arms firm…