Keywords: Corruption


Nepal appoints its first female prime minister after protests

Nepal has sworn in Sushila Karki as its first female prime minister, following a week of violent demonstrations that toppled the previous government and led to the dissolution of parliament. Karki, formerly Nepal’s first female chief justice, took office on Friday evening. She will head an interim......

Tunisia’s union leader urges defense of UGTT after presidential attacks

The head of Tunisia’s most powerful trade union, the UGTT, urged members and supporters on Monday to “defend the organization and its values” after protesters — backed by President Kais Saied — gathered outside the union’s headquarters accusing it of corruption. “We......

Spain's government faces turmoil as top prosecutor and PM's wife face legal trials

Spain’s leftist government is under intense scrutiny as legal challenges mount against key figures, including the nation’s top prosecutor and the prime minister’s wife. These developments have intensified political tensions, threatening the stability of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s......

Meknes police officer arrested for extortion and corruption

A police officer in Meknes has been arrested in flagrante delicto for alleged extortion and corruption. The Meknes Judicial Police opened an investigation on Monday afternoon to clarify the facts related to the officer, who is suspected of attempting to extort money from an individual involved in a......

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin returns ahead of Supreme Court ruling

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand on Monday, just one day before the Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether he should be reincarcerated. His comeback, broadcast on national television, comes amid heightened political uncertainty following the fall of his daughter,......

Pedro Sánchez accuses Spanish judges of politicizing justice

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has accused certain judges of using the judiciary for political purposes, in response to ongoing investigations targeting members of his family and close associates. In a rare televised interview with Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE, Sánchez stated:......

Brazil targets massive fuel-related money laundering network

Brazilian authorities launched a large-scale operation on Thursday against an extensive money laundering network linked to the fuel sector, involving more than 1,400 agents across several states. The operation uncovered billions of reais allegedly laundered through gas stations and later placed in financial......

Lebanese customs employee arrested for alleged electricity theft in Kesrouan

Lebanon’s State Security announced the arrest of a customs employee in the Kesrouan region on suspicion of stealing electricity from the national grid for about five years and reselling it illegally to local subscribers, according to a statement relayed by the National News Agency (NNA). The arrest......

Violent clashes escalate during anti-government protests in Serbia

Anti-government protests across Serbia intensified on Friday night, marking the fourth consecutive day of unrest in cities including the capital, Belgrade. Police were accused of using excessive force, firing teargas at demonstrators and clashing with rival groups. Dozens of injuries were reported and......