Corruption
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
Retired police officer Tzachi Havkin named as suspect in alleged Lahav 433 corruption probe
Eli Feldstein 'never served' as spokesperson in Netanyahu's office, Likud claims
Israeli labor federation chief Arnon Bar-David suspended for further 90 days amid corruption case
The conditions of the suspension include barring Bar-David from contacting individuals tied to the ongoing corruption investigation, and forcing him to keep physical distance from Histadrut bodies.
Netanyahu trial is too long and mismanaged, former Supreme Court president says
Speaking on the All In podcast, Barak addressed the Netanyahu trial, Israel’s democratic future, the absence of a state commission of inquiry, and aspects of his own judicial legacy.
Venezuela is not just authoritarianism, it is organized crime in power - opinion
Venezuelans have paid for freedom with their lives. The world now has the moral and strategic obligation to act.
Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case
The latest conviction adds to a series of legal troubles for Khan, who has been behind bars since August 2023.
Netanyahu denies directing Walla coverage in Case 4000 testimony, disputes Hefetz’s account
The case - also known as the Bezeq-Walla affair - centers on allegations that Netanyahu granted regulatory benefits to Bezeq's controlling shareholder in exchange for favorable coverage.
Hamas demanded displaced Gazans pay rent on beach tents amid torrential downpour, IDF reveals
Hamas is forcing displaced residents in al-Qarara to pay rent for tent spaces on the Gaza coast after their homes were destroyed, according to the IDF’s Arabic spokesperson.
Netanyahu rejects prosecution’s claims of favor-seeking in condensed day of testimony
Case 4000 is considered the most serious of the three cases because it involves an alleged direct quid-pro-quo between the regulatory authority and favorable media coverage.
Elbit Systems-associated consultant accused of manipulating NATO contract terms
Eliau Eluasvili, an Italian citizen, is wanted for "active corruption and participation in a criminal organization” allegedly relating to helping Elbit Systems acquire contracts with NATO.
Decades of mismanagement, corruption pushed Iran toward water collapse - analysis
“What you see in Khuzestan, Isfahan, Sistan-Baluchestan, and many other places is the result of bad governance, chronic mismanagement," said water policy analyst Nik Kowsar.
Trainee police officer who passed secrets to drug dealer boyfriend banned from force
Maryam Ilyas resigned ahead of a disciplinary hearing this week but would have otherwise been sacked, the misconduct panel ruled.
Israel needs to find a way to move on after years of Netanyahu corruption trial - editorial
With the haredi draft and West Bank annexation alone, there are major issues on the table to be faced in the future.
