Japan's Fair Trade Commission is investigating six major ice cream companies, including Meiji and Lotte, for allegedly colluding to raise prices since 2022. Raids were conducted on their head offices amid record ice cream sales and the hottest summer.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission raided six major ice cream companies, including Akagi Nyugyo and Lotte, on suspicion of colluding to raise product prices beyond raw material cost increases. The companies allegedly coordinated price hikes for years, sparking public anger.
Poland's competition authority (UOKiK) has accused supermarket chain Dino Polska, four transport companies, and five managers of colluding to restrict competition in the labor market. The alleged 'no-poach' agreement may have prevented truck drivers from changing employers and led to lower wages.
Candace Owens defended her recent trip to Moscow, calling it a "family vacation" and praising the city's beauty, despite criticism from figures like Ben Shapiro and comparisons to Tucker Carlson's controversial visits. Owens, a conservative commentator, has faced backlash for her statements on Russia and other political issues.
Poland's Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) searched Lidl offices and four transport companies over suspected collusion to limit driver employment. The investigation aims to determine if firms prevented drivers from changing employers, potentially worsening working conditions.
Independent gubernatorial candidate Kim Kwan-young denied claims of collusion with the president, stating his remarks were misinterpreted and that further political debate would not benefit the president or citizens.
Zillow has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) and Compass, alleging they colluded to hide property listings in Chicago, limiting consumer access and harming competition. Zillow claims this scheme, involving Private Listing Networks (PLNs), disadvantages buyers and sellers.
TMZ reports Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini rented a private boat in June 2021 while Russini was pregnant with her first son Michael Andrew. This timing coincides with the Julio Jones trade to the Tennessee Titans from the Atlanta Falcons. This has raised questions about potential collusion. 49ers Talk host Tony Farmer suggests Dianna Russini may have influenced the trade, benefiting the Titans because of her Mike Vrabel connection.
Alexander Stepanov pointed out that both airborne early warning reconnaissance aircraft and strategic reconnaissance drones regularly operate in Finland
Partis de Barcelone mi-avril, les deux militants sont soupçonnés par l’État hébreu de collusion avec le Hamas.
The Trinamool Congress staged a protest in Kolkata, alleging EVM tampering and procedural lapses in strongrooms before the West Bengal assembly polls. The party accused the BJP and Election Commission of collusion, while the EC asserted the strongrooms were secure and footage showed routine postal ballot segregation.
«Le crime de collusion avec des entités étrangères hostiles au royaume de Bahreïn constitue l’un des crimes les plus graves portant atteinte à la sécurité nationale», a affirmé le parquet général dans un communiqué.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused PM Narendra Modi and CM Mamata Banerjee of a tacit understanding, questioning why the TMC chief faces no central investigations despite corruption allegations while he himself faces numerous legal cases.
South Korea announced Thursday it will expand fuel tax cuts on LPG butane from 10% to 25% starting next month until end of June, responding to near 50% surge in international butane prices to $800/ton. The government also doubled gasoline and diesel tax cuts through May, while the Fair Trade Commission plans stronger penalties against repeated collusion, including 100% surcharges and potential executive dismissal authority.
