Corruption
Iraq considers currency overhaul to expose looted funds
"The decision will be made in the coming period, and it is hoped that the procedures will begin during 2027," a source in the Iraqi Prime Ministry.
Regional council head in southern Israel arrested in raid on charges of bribery, fraud
Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob charged over failure to declare foreign cash and gold bars
Lebanon weighs extraditing former Palestinian envoy accused of corruption
Lessons from Israel’s decline in the Global Corruption Index - opinion
A decline in Israel’s ranking on the international corruption index carries tangible consequences.
Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties
Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland has been charged with gross corruption following an investigation into his alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the New York Times.
Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests
The CPI score measures how corrupt a country's government is perceived to be by its citizens, with 0 being the most corrupt and 100 being the least corrupt.
RSF condemns detention of Chinese reporters following corruption story
RSF said journalists Wu Yingjiao and Liu Hu, known for exposing high-profile corruption, were detained Sunday in Sichuan province, China.
Purges, investigations in China’s PLA: Is Xi preparing for war or weakening the army? - opinion
Since 2012, Xi has been raising the banner of the war on corruption and leading a campaign to purge the ranks of the party and the military of corrupt people.
Top Chinese military official under investigation for leaking nuclear secrets to US - WSJ
The allegations against Gen. Zhang Youxia were revealed during a briefing attended by some of China’s highest-ranking military officials, WSJ reported.
Orthodox Jewish judge to preside over Maduro's criminal proceedings in NY
Judge Alvin Hellerstein, a 92-year-old Orthodox Jewish federal judge, is among the longest-serving active federal judges in the country.
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up
The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov marks a significant shift for a position traditionally occupied by a civilian mainly focused on domestic politics.
Hong Kong arrests 21 involved in building renovation on suspicion of corruption
Hong Kong has stepped up a crackdown on corruption linked to building renovation following a fire in late November that ripped through seven high-rise towers and killed more than 160 people.
Retired police officer Tzachi Havkin named as suspect in alleged Lahav 433 corruption probe
The publication of Havkin’s identity was permitted following requests by major Israeli media outlets, including Walla, Channel 13, News1, and Haaretz, after months under a sweeping gag order.
