Singapore has raised more than S$1.1 million (US$862,000) from the first auction of luxury goods seized in the country’s S$3 billion (US$2.35 billion) money laundering case, with intense competition for handbags and
Han Hak-ja Moon, the 82-year-old leader of the controversial Unification Church—commonly known as the “Moonies”—has been banned from leaving South Korea as prosecutors widen a high-profile bribery investigation involving the country’s former
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Frustrated investors in the stalled Kelsey Central Park Ja-Ela Housing Project are calling for urgent government action after years of delays and inaction. On March 27, 2025,
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In a move meant to bolster global supply chain security and curb nuclear smuggling, the United States unveiled new radiation detection equipment at the Port of Colombo — a major maritime hub
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China’s ongoing anti-corruption efforts continue to make significant strides, with the country’s discipline inspection and supervisory authorities disciplining 185,000 individuals in the first quarter of 2025. The latest report, published on Tuesday
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Three Indonesian judges have been arrested on suspicion of accepting bribes to deliver a favourable ruling that cleared three major palm oil companies of corruption charges, in a scandal that has rocked
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Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into Liu Tianran, the son of Liu He, the former vice-premier and economic advisor to President Xi Jinping, according to sources familiar with the probe. Liu
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In March 2025, Türkiye experienced a wave of political unrest following the detention of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and several municipal officials. These events triggered nationwide protests and renewed calls for boycotts
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Malaysia is preparing to strengthen its regulations on semiconductor shipments following pressure from the United States, which is concerned that high-end Nvidia chips may be making their way to China despite strict
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Luxury car sales in Singapore have plummeted as buyers opt for discretion following the government’s tax hike and enhanced due diligence measures in the wake of a massive $2 billion money-laundering scandal.
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Belgian police have raided the offices of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei as part of an extensive investigation into alleged corruption involving members of the European Parliament. The probe, initiated by Belgian intelligence
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The Adani Group has reignited plans for major investments in the United States, despite ongoing criminal charges against its billionaire founder, Gautam Adani. As reported by the Financial Times, the Indian conglomerate
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A major investigation has uncovered that Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s former land minister, and his family secretly acquired nearly 500 properties worldwide over the past three decades, raising serious concerns over corruption and
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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made bold claims that it saved $55 billion through a series of measures like layoffs, canceled contracts, and renegotiated leases. However, a recent analysis
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The Science Museum in London received over £4 million in sponsorship from Adani Green Energy, an Indian energy company now embroiled in bribery and fraud allegations. Documents recently disclosed to The Times
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As the popularity of prescription weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro continues to rise, so do reports of severe side effects, including a troubling new concern: blindness. Recent evidence is raising alarms
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