by Our Political Affairs Editor Among Sri Lanka’s self-proclaimed “intellectuals,” few figures have stirred as much intrigue and scepticism as Dr Ashoka Sapumal Ranwala, a prominent member of the National Executive Committee
The World Health Organization (WHO) has placed the head of its South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), Saima Wazed, on leave amid mounting fraud allegations, according to Financial Times reporting. In an internal
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Singapore’s financial regulator has imposed a total of US$21.5 million (S$27.45 million) in penalties on nine banks and financial institutions, including global giants UBS and Citi, for compliance failures tied to a
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Two major financial misconduct cases sent ripples through international institutions this week, as former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner was sentenced in the U.S. for his role in the 1MDB scandal, while
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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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