
Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon
Mahathir said delays in various trials related to the multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal of 1MDB would result in justice being denied.
Thu Aug 25 2022

Brazilians take to streets again to demand Bolsonaro's impeachment
Bolsonaro's popularity has fallen in recent weeks amid corruption scandals against the backdrop of the pandemic.
Sun Jul 25 2021

South Africa health minister put on 'special leave'
South Africa's health minister Zweli Mkhize was placed on special leave Tuesday over a corruption scandal.
Tue Jun 08 2021

Explainer: How Malaysia is seeking to recover billions of dollars missing from 1MDB
Malaysia announced 22 civil suits against entities and people accused of being involved with the massive 1MDB corruption scandal.
Tue May 11 2021

Goldman Sachs unit pleads guilty to U.S. charges over role in 1MDB scandal
Goldman Sachs said it would plead guilty to violating the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in relation to the scandal.
Thu Oct 22 2020

South Koreans vote for new leader, look set for record turnout
South Koreans flocked to polling stations to elect a new leader on Tuesday, with a high turnout suggesting voters are eager to move on from a corruption scandal that brought down the former president.
Tue May 09 2017

South Korean prosecutors summon Park for questioning
South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday ordered ousted president Park Geun-Hye to appear before them for questioning in connection with the corruption scandal.
Wed Mar 15 2017

South Korea's ex-president hounded over dogs left at Blue House
The dogs are Jindos, a Korean breed of hunting dog known for their loyalty.
Tue Mar 14 2017

South Korea's ousted Park leaves Blue House in disgrace
Disgraced South Korean leader Park Geun-hye left the presidential Blue House on Sunday, two days after a court dismissed her over a corruption scandal.
Sun Mar 12 2017

South Korean court throws president out of office; two die in protest
Park becomes South Korea's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office, capping months of paralysis and turmoil over the corruption scandal.
Sat Mar 11 2017

Four men detained for probe in Johor property scandal released on MACC bail
The release order was issued by Johor Bahru Lower Court Assistant Registrar Saba'aton Daud.
Thu Mar 09 2017

Samsung Group chief to be charged with bribery, embezzlement amid scandal
Lee was arrested on Feb. 17 over his alleged role in the corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye.
Tue Feb 28 2017

Samsung chief Lee arrested in corruption investigation
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led parliament to impeach South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
Fri Feb 17 2017

Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
Dozens of protesters surrounded by riot police met Lee, 48, who was wearing a dark coat and navy tie as he arrived at the Seoul Central District Court to attend the hearing.
Thu Feb 16 2017

Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
A South Korean judge questioned Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee behind closed doors on Wednesday to decide whether he should be arrested over his alleged role in a corruption scandal.
Wed Jan 18 2017

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
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Fri Feb 21 2025