Keywords: Influence


Brazil’s Supreme Court Authorizes Investigation Into President Lula’s Son

Brazil’s Supreme Court has authorized the Federal Police to open an investigation into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, the son of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, over allegations related to influence peddling and corruption. The decision follows a request from federal investigators......

European Union warns that artificial intelligence is becoming a geopolitical tool

The European Union is calling for faster investment in homegrown artificial intelligence technologies, warning that control over advanced AI systems is becoming a strategic factor in global power relations rather than simply an economic issue. European officials have urged the bloc to reduce its reliance......

Spanish prime minister's wife to stand trial over influence and public funds allegations

A court in Madrid has ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial on charges of alleged influence peddling and the misappropriation of public funds, marking a new chapter in one of Spain’s most closely watched political and judicial......

Former French secretary of state Yves Jégo charged over suspected influence peddling case

Former French secretary of state and ex-UDI lawmaker Yves Jégo has been placed under formal investigation in a case involving alleged passive influence peddling related to public contracts for Covid-19 protective equipment, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Friday. The judicial......

Australia–fiji defence treaty deepens pacific security alignment amid rising regional tensions

Australia and Fiji have signed a new defence agreement aimed at strengthening security cooperation in the South Pacific, marking a significant step in Canberra’s efforts to reinforce its strategic footprint in a region increasingly shaped by geopolitical competition. The treaty, named “Ocean......

Armenia’s top court upholds election result, rejecting opposition challenge

Armenia’s constitutional court has rejected an appeal from a pro-Russian opposition alliance seeking to annul the results of the country’s June parliamentary election, confirming the re-election of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his ruling Civil Contract party. The decision, reported......

Spanish court imposes travel ban on prime minister's wife amid corruption case

A Spanish court has ordered that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, stand trial in connection with a corruption case and has imposed restrictions preventing her from leaving the country while legal proceedings continue. According to judicial authorities, Gómez......

Former Spanish Prime Minister’s daughters drawn into influence-trafficking investigation

Spain’s National Court has expanded an ongoing investigation involving former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero by placing his two daughters under formal examination as part of a broader inquiry into alleged influence trafficking and related activities. The decision was......

Former Spanish Prime Minister denies corruption allegations in high court hearing

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero appeared before Spain’s High Court on Wednesday, firmly rejecting allegations that he used his political influence to secure government support for private interests. The hearing marks a significant moment in Spanish politics,......