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Corruption

Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Former Russian defence official is jailed for 19 years for corruption

Indonesia names Pertamina officials, oil tycoon as suspects in oil procurement probe

Seven suspects include top officials at Pertamina and a fugitive oil tycoon.
Seven suspects include top officials at Pertamina and a fugitive oil tycoon.

Peru faces record field in election, corruption and crime top voter concerns

FILE PHOTO: Political advertising is on display ahead of the April 12 general election, in Lima, Peru, April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Political advertising is on display ahead of the April 12 general election, in Lima, Peru, April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo

Halt to Iran attacks means Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume on April 12

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 12 March 2025. Yair Sagi/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 12 March 2025. Yair Sagi/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Romanian president appoints chief prosecutors despite opposition

Romanian President Nicusor Dan attends a press conference in Bucharest, Romania, March 12, 2026. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS
Romanian President Nicusor Dan attends a press conference in Bucharest, Romania, March 12, 2026. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS

Nepal issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sher Bahadu Deuba in graft probe

Nepal has issued an arrest warrant for former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba for alleged corruption.
Nepal has issued an arrest warrant for former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba for alleged corruption.

CAF president Motsepe calls for unity after AFCON final fracas

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Quarter Final - Morocco v Cameroon - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 9, 2026 CAF president Patrice Motsepe in the stands REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Quarter Final - Morocco v Cameroon - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 9, 2026 CAF president Patrice Motsepe in the stands REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Peru election: Who are the leading presidential contenders?

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori gestures as she attends a televised debate ahead of the general election on April 12, in Lima, Peru, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce
Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori gestures as she attends a televised debate ahead of the general election on April 12, in Lima, Peru, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce

Malaysia ‘corporate mafia’ feud takes new turn as key mogul sued

Malaysian businessman Victor Chin is suing labor tycoon Aminul Islam for the “attempted hijacking” of a company, the latest development in the so-called corporate mafia case.
Malaysian businessman Victor Chin is suing labor tycoon Aminul Islam for the “attempted hijacking” of a company, the latest development in the so-called corporate mafia case.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.