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Moldova’s Oligarch, Vlad Plahotniuc Jailed for 19 Years in $1bn Banking Scandal

A Moldovan court has sentenced former oligarch and political heavyweight, Vlad Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison over his role in the country’s notorious “theft of the century” banking scandal, marking a major moment in one of Eastern Europe’s most infamous corruption cases. The ruling follows years of investigation into the 2014–2015 fraud, during which approximately $1bn, equivalent to around 12% of Moldova’s gross domestic product at the time, was […]

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ICC Confirms Duterte Crimes Against Humanity Charges, Marking Major Step in Philippines Drug War Reckoning

The International Criminal Court has confirmed that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will face charges of crimes against humanity over his controversial war on drugs, in a landmark development that intensifies international scrutiny of one of Southeast Asia’s most violent anti-narcotics campaigns. Judges at the International Criminal Court ruled that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the case, which centres on allegations of widespread extrajudicial killings carried out during […]

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Sierra Leone Opens Offshore Frontier to Shell

Sierra Leone has taken a significant step toward transforming its energy sector after signing a landmark offshore exploration agreement with Shell plc, a move that signals growing international confidence in the country’s untapped oil and gas potential. The deal, finalized on 22 April 2026, grants Shell permission to conduct advanced geological and geophysical surveys across multiple offshore blocks along Sierra Leone’s coastline. The agreement, known as a reconnaissance permit, allows […]

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US Navy Secretary John Phelan Ousted Amid Internal Feuds and Rising Global Tensions

The Pentagon has confirmed that the United States Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan is leaving his post with immediate effect. However, officials have not publicly clarified whether he resigned or was dismissed. Multiple reports indicate that his exit followed months of internal conflict with senior defence leaders, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, over military strategy and leadership decisions. Phelan, a businessman and political donor appointed in 2025, had faced scrutiny from the outset due to his lack of prior […]

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Veteran US Congressman David Scott Dies at 80, Leaving Political Vacuum in Tightly Divided House

David Scott, a long-serving Democratic lawmaker who represented Georgia’s 13th Congressional District for more than two decades, has died at the age of 80, just one day after casting his final vote in the US House of Representatives. His death was confirmed on Wednesday, though no cause has yet been disclosed. Scott had remained politically active until the end, voting “yea” on Tuesday in support of legislation concerning the construction […]

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US Congress Rocked as Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Ethics Violations and Fraud Allegations

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from the US Congress following a damning ethics investigation that found she committed more than 20 violations, including breaches of campaign finance laws and misuse of public funds. The Florida Democrat stepped down just moments before the House Ethics Committee was due to meet and recommend disciplinary action over what it described as 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards. Her resignation effectively ended the […]

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Tigray Party Moves to Reinstate Pre-War Government, Raising Fears of Renewed Conflict in Ethiopia

A major political development in northern Ethiopia has sparked fresh concerns over the fragile peace in the Tigray region, after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) announced plans to restore its pre-war administration. The TPLF said it would re-establish the region’s former governing structures, effectively dismantling the interim administration created under the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement that ended a devastating two-year civil war. In a statement, the party accused Ethiopia’s […]

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Uganda Central Bank Launches Domestic Gold Buying Programme to Boost Reserves

Uganda’s central bank has launched a domestic gold purchase programme aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign exchange reserves and reducing exposure to global financial volatility. The Bank of Uganda confirmed on Tuesday that the initiative, which had its first buy last Friday, will see the central bank buy gold directly from local miners and refiners. The move marks a shift in reserve management strategy, as the country seeks to diversify away […]

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford to Sell $21m Private Jet After Public Backlash Over Cost and Transparency

Doug Ford has agreed to sell a government-owned private jet worth about $21 million following mounting public criticism over its cost and use. The aircraft, purchased by the Ontario government in 2024, had been promoted as a tool to support trade missions, emergency travel, and official business. However, it quickly became a source of controversy, with critics questioning whether such an expensive asset was necessary amid broader economic pressures and […]

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