Keywords: Transparency


Arab countries score below global average in corruption perceptions index 2025

The latest findings from the Transparency International highlight persistent governance challenges across the Arab region, where average scores remain below the global benchmark in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The CPI does not measure corruption by calculating the total amount of embezzled......

UK police review claims Prince Andrew shared confidential material with Epstein

British police are examining allegations that Prince Andrew passed sensitive commercial information to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy, as the fallout from a major U.S. document release continues to ripple across Europe. The claims are part of a much wider political reckoning triggered......

Transparency International warns of worrying democratic decline

Transparency International raised the alarm on Tuesday over a growing deterioration of democratic standards worldwide, warning that corruption is gaining ground even in long-established democracies. In its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, the Berlin-based organization reported the lowest global average......

Epstein abuse survivors air Super Bowl ad demanding justice department transparency

On Super Bowl Sunday, survivors of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein aired an emotional public service advertisement urging U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the remaining federal investigation records related to the late convicted sex offender. The message directly challenged President Donald......

Scopely acknowledges using generative AI in a Star Trek game ad

Scopely has confirmed that it used generative AI to produce promotional material for Star Trek Fleet Command after an Instagram advertisement drew criticism from users who identified the content as machine generated. The promotion featured a visibly artificial human character moving through a futuristic......

Switzerland tops global financial secrecy index, sparking transparency debates

A recent global ranking places Switzerland at the forefront of financial secrecy, highlighting its robust legal and banking frameworks that shield private wealth from foreign tax authorities and judicial oversight. The Financial Secrecy Index assesses jurisdictions based on factors such as limited financial......

Moroccans submit nearly 164,000 complaints through “Chikaya.ma” in 2025

In 2025, Moroccan citizens filed nearly 163,694 complaints against public administrations through the national platform “Chikaya.ma,” with over two-thirds of cases processed. The platform, launched in 2018, enables citizens to submit grievances, track their progress, and provide feedback. Data......

Heavy redactions in Epstein files fuel criticism as pressure mounts over transparency

A trove of documents and photographs linked to Jeffrey Epstein, released by the U.S. Department of Justice, has reignited public scrutiny as observers denounce extensive redactions that conceal key details about the late financier’s network and associates. Among the newly disclosed materials are......

U.S. justice releases limited files related to Jeffrey Epstein investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice has released a limited selection of documents connected to the long-running investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following the adoption of a bipartisan law requiring greater transparency. The publication, however, has fallen short of public expectations,......