The Philippine economy faces fragility due to internal political turmoil, a corruption scandal, energy shocks, and extreme weather, despite inflation easing to 6.4% in June. ING's report highlights ongoing economic pressures, suggesting the central bank may not yet declare victory over inflation.
L'article retrace l'histoire des mœurs cruelles et de la corruption au sein de l'armée russe, citant des exemples allant du XIXe siècle en Tchétchénie aux guerres mondiales et aux conflits tchétchènes, où exactions et trafics étaient monnaie courante.
India's youth-led 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) protest movement, sparked by a Supreme Court justice's remark, is gaining national support. Fueled by anger over unemployment and education system failures, the movement is putting public pressure on Prime Minister Modi's government.
South Korea's Supreme Court postponed former first lady Kim Keon Hee's corruption trial sentencing to refer the case to its full bench. She faces charges of stock manipulation, accepting luxury gifts, and receiving free opinion polls, with conflicting lower court rulings on the poll charge.
Yvette Berry resigned as ACT Education Minister after the Integrity Commission found "serious corrupt conduct" by two senior public servants in her portfolio, including her former chief of staff, regarding a multi-million-dollar school contract. Berry stated she took full responsibility, despite no findings against her.
The ACT Integrity Commission found former ACT Education Directorate director-general Katy Haire and Minister Yvette Berry's ex-chief of staff Joshua Ceramidas committed serious corruption by improperly awarding a Campbell Primary School tender to Lendlease, prioritizing CFMEU interests over Manteena's better bid.
Former Hungarian PM Viktor Orban accused the new government of "tyranny" and "sham investigations" after prosecutors seized equipment from Fidesz HQ as part of a corruption probe into the National Culture Fund. Orban, whose party lost elections to Peter Magyar's Tisza party, vowed resistance against what he calls a politically motivated legal proceeding.
Russia has expelled more than 360 foreign organizations, including over 60 based on State Duma commission materials, for alleged subversive and intelligence activities, according to Vasily Piskaryov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption.
The IMF approved a $690 million loan tranche for Ukraine, bringing total disbursements to $2.2 billion, despite acknowledging delays in anti-corruption reforms and governance measures. This follows recent high-profile graft scandals in Ukraine's defense and energy sectors.
Four Nigerian police officers are accused of extorting 53,000 naira from Musa Aliyu, head of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, at an illegal checkpoint in Abuja, leading to their arrest and disciplinary proceedings.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $690 million loan tranche for Ukraine, bringing total disbursements to $2.2 billion, despite acknowledging delays in Kiev's anti-corruption and governance reforms. The decision follows recent high-profile graft scandals in Ukraine's military and energy sectors.
The Trump administration has suspended disaster recovery funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands' housing authority, citing widespread financial mismanagement, fraud, and the failure to utilize billions in hurricane aid, following a HUD investigation.
Thousands of youth-led "Cockroach Janta Party" protesters marched to India's Parliament, demanding the education minister's resignation over exam leaks and protesting high youth unemployment. Police used tear gas and batons, leading to clashes in New Delhi.
Donald Trump's family crypto ventures generated over $2.2 billion, with a significant portion allegedly stemming from investments by Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun. Their initial partnership, which included Sun's substantial investment in Trump's $WLFI token and memecoin, has since devolved into dueling lawsuits, raising concerns about regulatory influence and potential corruption.
Chinese law enforcement faces a new challenge from a grey market where leaked information about disciplinary investigations is monetized online. A tactic involves posting an official's resume as a coded signal, as seen in the case of former Hubei official Zhou Xianwang, whose career history was published online days before his investigation was announced.
L'ambassadeur de France en Algérie annonce un objectif de 250 000 visas par an, provoquant la colère de Marine Le Pen. La France et les Pays-Bas règlent un différend de frontière de 378 ans. Zelensky suscite l'amusement en vidant une bouteille en plastique au 14 Juillet, contre les normes UE.
Indonesian authorities seized 74kg of gold and over $15 million in cash from a house linked to Febrie Adriansyah, the former deputy attorney general for special crimes, who is now suspected of corruption. The discovery raises concerns about institutional integrity and the investment climate.
Malaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was acquitted on Monday after the Federal Court dismissed the final appeal in his six-year corruption case. The decision secures his parliamentary seat and allows him to continue his political career.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a rare joint meeting of party, state, and military officials to publicly denounce former major general Pak Hui-chol for corruption. Pak is accused of a four-year scheme involving selling promotions, taking bribes, and embezzling state funds.
Former Cheongdo County Chief Kim Ha-soo was found dead on a mountain Monday while under investigation for corruption allegations, including receiving illegal funds and breaking into a nursing home director's home. A man suspected of bribery was also found dead earlier.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with reports suggesting she will become Kyiv's ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced broader changes in law enforcement and a "political strategy" shift. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Syzran oil refinery, killing one, and Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov due to drone activity.
A parliamentary committee's draft report on an anti-corruption bill acknowledges that a clause allowing removal of PMs, CMs, or ministers after 30 days in custody is constitutionally problematic. Recommendations include a sunset clause or shifting the trigger to charge framing.
L'Albanie et la Serbie aspirent à rejoindre l'UE, mais font face à une corruption endémique et à des crises politiques internes. Des manifestations étudiantes en Serbie et une contestation écologiste en Albanie, surnommée la "révolution des flamants roses", ciblent les gouvernements et leurs dirigeants.
A parliamentary committee's draft report acknowledges that a clause in an anti-corruption bill, which would remove officials from office after 30 days in custody, is constitutionally problematic. Recommendations suggest a sunset clause or shifting the trigger to charge framing.
