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Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud

Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud

Authorities said Adani and seven other defendants agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Pelicot mass rape trial in France may spur changes to the law

Pelicot mass rape trial in France may spur changes to the law

Despite video evidence against them, at least 35 of the defendants denied rape charges, claiming that Gisele Pelicot was feigning sleep.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Conversion: 137 Orang Asli to have their day in court

Conversion: 137 Orang Asli to have their day in court

The case will return to the High Court for rehearing of the striking-out bids by five defendants, including the Federal Government.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Two doctors among five people charged in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death

Two doctors among five people charged in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death

The defendants, including the "Ketamine Queen," were part of a criminal network that distributed the drug to Matthew Perry and others.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam

Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam

The trial begins with nearly 90 defendants accused of being part of a $12 billion scam, for which some of them risk the death penalty.
Tue Mar 05 2024
More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia

More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia

The defendants had been facing charges such as extortion, drug trafficking and theft, in a trial that lasted almost three years.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Fahmi Fadzil sues Papagomo, two others for defamation

Fahmi Fadzil sues Papagomo, two others for defamation

According to Fahmi Fadzil, the three defendants still maintained the slanderous statements on their social media pages.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Biden rejects conditions of plea deal for Sept. 11 attacks defendants

Biden rejects conditions of plea deal for Sept. 11 attacks defendants

The five defendants have been offered a plea agreement that would avoid death penalty in exchange for admitting guilt and a life prison.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Trump pleads not guilty to Georgia election subversion, seeks separate trial

Trump pleads not guilty to Georgia election subversion, seeks separate trial

Former US President Donald Trump asked to be tried separately from some of his 18 co-defendants.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Ex-Harvard morgue manager indicted for trafficking body parts - US prosecutors

Ex-Harvard morgue manager indicted for trafficking body parts - US prosecutors

Cedric Lodge and the other defendants were accused of carrying out a black market body parts scheme.
Thu Jun 15 2023
Rahim Thamby Chik's defamation suit settled with apology from Khoo, DAP

Rahim Thamby Chik's defamation suit settled with apology from Khoo, DAP

The defamation suit brought by Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik against DAP's Khoo Poay Tiong and the party has been resolved, with an apology by the defendants today.
Mon Dec 05 2022
Tommy Thomas files legal action to challenge Special Task Force's report on his memoir

Tommy Thomas files legal action to challenge Special Task Force's report on his memoir

In his suit, Thomas seeks a declaration that the purported report produced by the first to the eighth defendants is an illegal document.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Neymar tells court did not participate in Barcelona transfer talks

Neymar tells court did not participate in Barcelona transfer talks

Along with Neymar eight other defendants are on trial on fraud and corruption charges over the transfer, including his parents.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Dutch court to announce ruling in MH17 murder trial on Nov. 17

Dutch court to announce ruling in MH17 murder trial on Nov. 17

Prosecutors say one Ukrainian and three Russian defendants helped supply a missile system that Russian-backed separatists used.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Botched circumcision case: Govt, four others file appeal against decision to pay RM3.1 million in damages

Botched circumcision case: Govt, four others file appeal against decision to pay RM3.1 million in damages

The government and four other defendants have appealed against a High Court's decision in awarding RM3.1 million in damages to a man who lost the head of his penis in the incident 12 years ago.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says that US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selections are drawing significant attention.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Hezbollah rockets land near Tel Aviv after large Israeli strike on Beirut

Hezbollah rockets land near Tel Aviv after large Israeli strike on Beirut

Hezbollah movement fires heavy rocket barrages at Israel and Israeli military says houses had been destroyed or set alight near Tel Aviv.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Team Malaysia Junior and Senior Teams shine at ICU World Cup Korea

Team Malaysia Junior and Senior Teams shine at ICU World Cup Korea

Team Malaysia celebrated remarkable achievements at the ICU World Cup in Korea, with the Junior Team clinching first place and the Senior Team earning a well-deserved second place.
Sun Nov 24 2024
What parents need to know about adolescent health and vaping

What parents need to know about adolescent health and vaping

Nicotine is an incredibly addictive drug that produces feelings of pleasure and relaxation within seconds of inhaling a vape.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Desperate for cash, Gazans sell clothes plucked from rubble

Desperate for cash, Gazans sell clothes plucked from rubble

Widespread shortages and months of grinding war have generated a trade in old clothing, mostly salvaged from homes of people who have died.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Chile's 'seed guardians' grow and protect forgotten food varieties

Chile's 'seed guardians' grow and protect forgotten food varieties

The guardians collect, trade and plant hundreds of seeds to preserve forgotten varieties of tomatoes, corn and other vegetables.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving

Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving

Mobile phones have become indispensable, yet their impact on road safety remains insufficiently examined.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies

How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies

ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein

How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein

Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024