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President Zelensky Appoints Intelligence Chief Budanov as His Top Aide, Replacing Beregszász After Scandal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed the head of Ukraine's intelligence service, Kyrylo Budanov, as his chief of staff. This move follows a corruption scandal involving former chief o...
Major scandals of 2025 in Ukraine - what is known about corruption, protests and dismissal of top officials
The article discusses major political and social issues that occurred in Ukraine during 2025. It highlights various instances of corruption, civil discontent leading to mass protests, as well as the r...
Why the boss of a Russian defense factory set fire to himself on Red Square
At least 34 individuals have been charged with criminal offenses for disrupting state defense orders amid Russia's military operations in Ukraine. Of these, eleven company executives and two senior of...
Zelensky Replaces Chief of Staff With Spy Boss After Corruption Raid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced his chief of staff with the head of Ukraine's security service (SBU) in response to a raid at an airport facility linked to the former head. The mov...
Bret Baier questions Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukrainian corruption
During an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was questioned about allegations of corruption within Ukraine, a persistent issue in the country despite re...
Trump, Zelensky Reveal Names on Working Groups on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have announced the names of individuals who will participate in working groups focused on issues related to Ukraine. The purpose ...
Former CIA Agent Johnson: Money Sent to Kiev Ended Up in Kolis' Pockets
According to former CIA agent Philip Mudd (erroneously referred as Johnson), funds intended for Ukraine have been misappropriated by Viktor Kolis, a Ukrainian official. The report suggests that the fi...
Malaysia's Najib to face verdict in mega 1MDB graft trial
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is scheduled for a verdict in his ongoing trial related to the 1MDB financial scandal. A guilty verdict would add years to his existing prison sentence stem...
With 1MDB verdict due, will Malaysia’s Najib have to ‘prepare for the worst’?
Malaysia's High Court is set to announce its verdict on Friday regarding former prime minister Najib Razak in his final criminal trial concerning misappropriation from the controversial 1Malaysia Deve...
The Philippines in 2025: Corruption, Accountability, and the Marcos-Duterte Rift
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faced increasing pressure throughout the year but managed to maintain his position. The political landscape showed signs of a rift between the Marcos administration and ...
Zelenskyy names general to replace chief of staff ousted in graft scandal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a general as the new head of Ukraine's General Staff following the dismissal of the previous Chief of the Armed Forces due to allegations of corru...
Philippines in 2025: a year of crisis, from corruption scandal to South China Sea tensions
The Philippines has experienced ongoing political unrest including corruption allegations linked to flood control initiatives under President Marcos Jr's administration in 2025. The country also faces...
Ukraine Prosecutor: $70M in Taxpayer Money Stolen by Land Mine Company
The Ukrainian prosecutor's office has alleged that a mine manufacturer misused approximately $70 million of taxpayer funds. The company reportedly supplied faulty land mines to the front lines which f...
Maduro and Wife Face New Indictment: What We Know About the Case
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been newly indicted by an unspecified foreign entity. Details about the charges are scarce, implying a political or legal process a...
Zelenskyy Promotes Ukraine's Top Spy After Corruption Allegations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has promoted the head of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), Vasyl Hrymyak, following allegations of corruption. Despite ongoing investigations into SBU's activit...
Ukrainian parliament raided in bribes-for-votes probe as Zelensky jets off for US talks
On Saturday, Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) attempted to raid the Ukrainian Parliament's offices but faced initial resistance from security services. The raids eventually proceeded a...
China’s fight against corruption is a battle we can’t afford to lose, Xi Jinping warns
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized at a plenary session of China's top anti-corruption body that the nation must continue its efforts in combating corruption despite notable progress made last ye...
Bret Baier Presses Zelenskyy About Ukrainian Corruption
A press interview occurred where Bret Baier questioned President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about corruption issues within Ukraine. The discussion focused on the necessity of addressing and resolving these i...
Malaysia’s Najib Razak challenges 15-year jail term in 1MDB case
Najib Razak, formerly Malaysia's Prime Minister, has appealed against his conviction and the subsequent 15-year jail term imposed over corruption charges linked to the 1MDB financial scandal. He is al...
Najib’s new 1MDB verdict deepens Umno rifts, testing Malaysia’s unity government
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison on charges related to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. The verdict is exacerbating in...
Georgia arrests ex-spy chief over alleged protection of scam call centers
Grigol Liluashvili, a former head of Georgia's state security service from 2020 until April this year, has been arrested for allegedly protecting scam call centers that defrauded victims globally....
After key official’s death, can Philippines’ flood-control probe still deliver answers?
The death of a senior public works official suspected of involvement in a billion-peso flood-control scandal in the Philippines raises concerns about the ongoing corruption investigation. This loss is...
Ukraine’s watchdog closes Energoatom probe as criminal investigation expands
The Ukrainian National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has closed its investigation into alleged corruption at the state-run nuclear power company Energoatom. However, a detective involved in the case, ...
Cyprus corruption scandal snowballs as president’s top aide resigns
The Chief of Staff for the President of Cyprus, Charalambos Charalambous has resigned due to what he describes as a targeted effort intended to personally harm the president, question the government, ...
Zelensky Names General to Replace Chief of Staff Ousted in Corruption Scandal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a new chief of staff, replacing the former incumbent who was removed amid allegations of corruption. The new appointee is a military general seen a...
Volodymyr Zelensky Names Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov as New Top Aide After Ex-Advisor's Resignation Over Corruption Probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed General Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Ukrainian military intelligence agency (GUO), to his presidential administration. This appointment comes af...
Zelensky Names HUR Head Budanov as New Chief of Staff
President Zelensky has appointed Kyrylo Budanov as the new chief of staff, following Andriy Yermak's resignation after anti-corruption agencies conducted a raid on his home....
21 held in Hong Kong over renovation bid-rigging, including HK$33 million deal
Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency arrested 21 individuals for bidding rigging on renovation projects at two housing estates in Kwun Tong. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) apprehen...
Malaysia army chief on leave as procurement scandal sparks anti-corruption raids
Azam Baki, Malaysian army chief, has been placed on leave amid an investigation into procurement corruption. The country's Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is raiding firms alleged to be involved in ...
First lady of Cyprus quits charity role amid corruption allegations
Philippa Karsera, wife of Cypriot President, has resigned from her position at a children's charity due to growing corruption allegations against the organization. The scandal has intensified public s...
Top-level corruption allegations rock Cyprus as it assumes EU presidency
Senior government figures in Cyprus are facing corruption charges based on video footage. The government denies these claims, while the opposition demands a more robust response....
Philippines’ Marcos slashes ‘back door’ budget allocations amid flood control scandal
Philippine President Ferdinand Jr. has signed into law the 2026 budget of 6.793 trillion pesos ($115 billion), aiming to boost an economy affected by corruption issues. Despite a 7% increase from last...
Indonesia seizes land the size of Switzerland in crack down on resources: ‘just beginning’
Indonesian authorities have seized extensive land areas under governance improvement initiatives led by President Prabowo Subianto. The campaign began in March and has resulted in state control over a...
Watchdog: Eesti 200 used Viimsi funds to pay for TV promo
Estonia's party finance watchdog has accused political party Eesti 200 of using municipal funds from the town of Viimsi this summer to sponsor a TV3 program. This constitutes an illegal donation from ...
South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking over $200,000 in bribes
Kim Keon Hee, former wife of Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been accused by prosecutors of accepting over $200,000 in bribes and allegedly interfering with state affairs....
Lt. Col. Park Jeong-hun promoted to Colonel for exposing Choi Sang-byeong’s investigation pressure
Lt. Col. Park Jeong-hun has been promoted to the rank of colonel following his public exposure and criticism of former military intelligence chief, Maj. Gen. Choi Sang-byeong's alleged efforts to supp...
Ukraine lawmaker says he blocked reactor deal amid corruption allegations (INFOGRAPHIC)
A Ukrainian lawmaker has claimed responsibility for blocking a reactor deal due to concerns over corruption. However, the allegations of a corrupt network are confirmed while his specific sabotage cla...
China continued hunt for corrupt ‘tigers’ snares State Council veteran
Tian Xuebin, a 62-year-old former official who served under multiple premiers at the State Council level, is under investigation by China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) on suspi...
Cyprus President's Top Aide Resigns Amid Video Alleging Government Corruption
The chief of staff to the president of Cyprus has resigned following the release of an online video that makes allegations of corruption within the government....
Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-Tai Po fire support but question session cancelled
Hong Kong's LegCo plans to discuss government measures to support residents affected by the Tai Po fire at its upcoming session on Wednesday. However, a regular question-and-answer session for officia...
As commissioners quit, Philippines’ flood-control probe faces credibility crisis
The resignation of a second commissioner from a Philippine presidential panel investigating corruption in flood control projects raises concerns over the probe's credibility and accountability. The si...
Top 5 High-Profile Corruption Cases in Ukraine in 2025
The Kyiv Post has compiled a ranking of five major anti-corruption investigations in Ukraine for the year 2025. The list highlights significant cases that garnered public and media attention....
Ukraine anti-corruption agency blocked during probe into MPs bribery scheme
The Ukrainian anti-corruption agency was stopped from conducting searches related to an investigation into bribery among Members of Parliament (MPs). The officials were accused of obstructing the prob...
New scandal hits Japanese submarine builder
Japan's Ministry of Defense has suspended Kawasaki Heavy Industries for 2.5 months due to long-term misconduct in inspections of diesel generators used on submarines. The suspension bars the company f...
9 arrested over submitting 45 fake equipment certificates for Hong Kong projects
Hong Kong police have arrested nine individuals from Novox consultancy suspected of forging at least 45 certificates related to surveying equipment used in construction projects and government sites s...
Philippine ex-general who urged troops to desert Marcos arrested for sedition
Romeo Poquiz, a former Philippine air force general, was arrested Monday at Manila’s international airport upon returning from Thailand. He faces sedition charges for his public call on the military t...
Former Driver of Ukrainian Military Recruitment Office Declared Ingots of Gold
A former driver at a military enlistment office in Ukraine has declared ingots of gold in his possession. The details regarding the quantity and source of the gold are not provided....