Panama Papers trial begins in Panama, eight years after scandal broke
Twenty-seven people face money laundering charges in the first trial that began in Panama.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Japan PM overhauls cabinet in bid to weather financial scandal
Four ministers and several deputy ministers are set to be replaced.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Jasmine Loo has absolute trust in Malaysia's judicial system - Lawyers
Jasmine Loo Ai Swan is said to be a close associate of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho who was involved in the 1MDB financial scandal.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Malaysia ex-PM Najib begins final bid to set aside 1MDB conviction
Najib starts final attempt to set aside his conviction in a corruption case linked to the multi-billion dollar 1MDB financial scandal.
Mon Aug 15 2022
Rogue employee or Goldman scapegoat? Ex-banker's 1MDB corruption trial to kick off
Ng will be the first and likely only person to stand trial in the US over one of the biggest financial scandals in Wall Street history.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Singapore blogger crowdfunds $99,000 to pay PM damages in defamation case
Lee had sued Leong, after he shared on Facebook an online news article that linked the premier to Malaysia's 1MDB financial scandal.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Francis 'loses patience' in Vatican corruption fight
It is not the only financial scandal to have dogged the Vatican in recent years.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos is in Abu Dhabi, says ABC newspaper
Former Spanish king Juan Carlos has been staying at Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace Hotel since leaving Spain aboard a private jet on Monday under a cloud of financial scandal involving Saudi Arabia.
Fri Aug 07 2020
Govt committed to recovering 1MDB assets - Muhyiddin
The Malaysian government is committed to continuing with efforts to recover assets related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
Fri Jul 24 2020
P Gunasegaram : Country Rid of 1MDB Kleptocracy, Let's Now Build A New Society
Veteran financial journalist P. Gunasegaramand hisKiniBizteam were thefirst in the world to write an investigative piece on1MDB in 2013.
Sun Oct 14 2018
Panama Papers: Where the Papers got their name
How Panama ended up in the middle of a giant world financial scandal.
Sun Apr 10 2016
Spain princess faces court in historic fraud scandal
The daughter of King Juan Carlos is to be questioned today over an alleged financial scandal engulfing her husband.
Sat Feb 08 2014
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024