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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.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani will seek to dismiss US SEC fraud case

Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person recently tapped Robert Giuffra Jr., to be his lawyer in the US lawsuit,
Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person recently tapped Robert Giuffra Jr., to be his lawyer in the US lawsuit,

Snap polls for Malaysia in 2026 unlikely as PM Anwar bets on riding out ‘corporate mafia’ storm

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to call for early polls in 2026 after the "corporate mafia" scandal engulfed members of his inner circle.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to call for early polls in 2026 after the "corporate mafia" scandal engulfed members of his inner circle.

China probes Politburo member in widest purge since 1976

Mr Ma Xingrui, former party secretary of China’s western Xinjiang region, was placed under investigation for “severe violations” of unspecified laws and party discipline.
Mr Ma Xingrui, former party secretary of China’s western Xinjiang region, was placed under investigation for “severe violations” of unspecified laws and party discipline.

China prosecutes former regulatory official in graft crackdown

FILE PHOTO: Wang Jianjun, Vice Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, speaks during the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, in Hong Kong, China November 7, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Wang Jianjun, Vice Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, speaks during the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, in Hong Kong, China November 7, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo

8 S’pore cabbies arrested for allegedly offering bribes to avoid punishment along Causeway

They are being investigated for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
They are being investigated for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Batam immigration investigates alleged extortion of foreign tourists

There have been reports that Batam's immigration authorities are extorting up to $250 from ASEAN passport holders in exchange for entry into Batam.
There have been reports that Batam's immigration authorities are extorting up to $250 from ASEAN passport holders in exchange for entry into Batam.

Hungarians’ growing anger at living in EU’s ‘most corrupt state’

Wealth accumulated by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his inner circle has fuelled frustration within the nation.
Wealth accumulated by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his inner circle has fuelled frustration within the nation.

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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.