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Corruption

South Korea court gives Unification Church leader 2 years prison for bribery

Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja denied wrongdoing, saying her subordinates had acted without her knowledge.
Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja denied wrongdoing, saying her subordinates had acted without her knowledge.

China removes two top generals from supreme military command body

The removal of senior military officers Zhang Youxia (left) and Liu Zhenli leaves just two active members on China’s once seven-member Central Military Commission.
The removal of senior military officers Zhang Youxia (left) and Liu Zhenli leaves just two active members on China’s once seven-member Central Military Commission.

Malaysia’s former human resources minister Saravanan claims trial on graft charges

Former Malaysian human resources minister M. Saravanan pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out before the Sessions Court judge.
Former Malaysian human resources minister M. Saravanan pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out before the Sessions Court judge.

Hundreds rally at Indonesia’s Parliament in anti-corruption protest

Protesters rallying in front of the Indonesian parliament building in Jakarta on Aug 27.
Protesters rallying in front of the Indonesian parliament building in Jakarta on Aug 27.

Graft dragnet tightens as Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged after hospitalisation delay

Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged under Malaysia’s anti-corruption laws on Aug 27.
Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged under Malaysia’s anti-corruption laws on Aug 27.

Kremlin says ousted Ukrainian defence minister's remarks show Kyiv is consumed by infighting

Former Defence Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov
Former Defence Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov

China examines new legal tool to pursue graft suspects, assets abroad

It would likely take at least several months before the Bill becomes law.
It would likely take at least several months before the Bill becomes law.

China examines new legal tool to pursue graft suspects, assets abroad

China renews scrutiny of military procurement with call for tips

The PLA posted a notice on its procurement website to solicit tips covering potential breaches involving goods and services, construction projects, food and medical supplies.
The PLA posted a notice on its procurement website to solicit tips covering potential breaches involving goods and services, construction projects, food and medical supplies.

China seeks public tips on procurement violations in elite Rocket Force

Soldiers stand in People's Liberation Army (PLA) rocket launcher trucks they rumble past Tiananmen Square in a massive parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing October 1, 2009. REUTERS/David Gray
Soldiers stand in People's Liberation Army (PLA) rocket launcher trucks they rumble past Tiananmen Square in a massive parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing October 1, 2009. REUTERS/David Gray

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