‘New paradigm’: A fractured Portugal votes again, amid corruption cloud | Elections
Lisbon, Portugal — Portugal is summoning its citizens to vote in their third general elections in three years on May 18, amid rapid shifts to…
Politics & Diplomacy: Exclusive Interview with Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim | ASEAN
101 East exclusive: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim talks ASEAN, transnational crime, 1MDB, Najib and finding Jho Low.Anwar Ibrahim came to power in Malaysia soon after…
Gutted | Bankruptcy | Al Jazeera
Fault Lines and Mother Jones investigate how a private equity firm gutted a hospital chain for profit, endangering patients.Fault Lines and Mother Jones magazine investigate…
Albania votes in general elections as PM Edi Rama seeks a fourth term | Politics News
A weary electorate votes in parliamentary elections after campaign dominated by EU hopes and political corruption.Albanians are casting ballots in the general election, with Prime…
Romania election 2025: Results, who’s standing and what’s at stake? | Elections News
Romanians will head to the polls on Sunday, May 4, to elect their next president in the first round of a “do-over” election, the second…
Brazil’s ex-President Collor de Mello arrested after corruption sentence | Politics News
Collor, 75, held by federal police in the northeastern city of Maceio, capital of Alagoas state, lawyer says.Brazil’s former President Fernando Collor de Mello has…
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in charged with corruption
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on corruption charges in connection to his purported role in his former son-in-law's employment at an…
South Korea’s ex-President Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery | Politics News
Moon accused of appointing former lawmaker to nonprofit in exchange for hiring of his then son-in-law.South Korea’s former President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on…
Netanyahu’s survival tactics tested amid Israel Shin Bet head’s accusations | Politics News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a knack for survival. The country’s longest serving leader – he has been in power for 18 years over…
Wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery trial | Corruption News
Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband’s influence on behalf of Egypt.Nadine Menendez, the wife of former United States…
Peru jails ex-president Humala for 15 years over money laundering | Corruption News
Judges also order jailing of Nadine Heredia, Humala’s wife, in the same case but she flees to Brazil with her son.A court in Peru has…
Tanzania opposition party leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason | Courts News
Lissu’s lawyer Rugemeleza Nshala said the charges against his client were politically driven.A court in Tanzania has charged opposition party leader Tundu Lissu with treason…
Feds launch task force to investigate California homelessness funds
Bill Essayli, the newly appointed U.S. attorney for Los Angeles and surrounding areas, on Tuesday announced the formation of a criminal task force to investigate…
Zimbabwe must abandon Rhodesian style of governance | Corruption
On March 31, Zimbabwean security forces spent the entire day dispersing small gatherings of people who were trying to stage a peaceful protest against the…
US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams | Politics News
Judge ruled that the case could not be revived, condemning what he described as an apparent quid pro quo arrangement.A United States federal judge has…
UK sanctions pro-Russian group over alleged Moldova vote interference | Politics News
The United Kingdom targets the Russian-based Evrazia group, accusing it of undermining Moldova’s democracy.The United Kingdom says it will impose sanctions on a Russia-based organisation…
Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK — A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department’s extraordinary request to set aside…
French court finds far-right leader Le Pen guilty of embezzlement | The Far Right News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Prosecution demands that Marine Le Pen be barred from office threaten to derail her bid for the presidency in 2027.A French court…
Bangladesh up against time to find stolen billions: Central bank governor | Investigation News
Just days after the collapse of the Awami League government in Bangladesh in August 2024 following deadly street protests that culminated in the dramatic flight…
Thailand prime minister survives vote of no-confidence | Politics News
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-premier Thaksin, won the backing of 319 of 488 Thai lawmakers.Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has survived a no-confidence…