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Trump, Corruption and the Latino Vote: Inside the Texas Senate Showdown Between James Talarico and Ken Paxton

James Talarico is betting that Ken Paxton's pile of scandals plus a statewide affordability squeeze can flip a Texas Senate seat Republicans have held for three decades — with Latino and Black turnout the deciding factor in a race polls now call a toss-up.

Latin Times

Rooting out the exam scam network

The sprawling examination fraud case is no longer simply a criminal investigation but has evolved into a test of whether the country's institutions can withstand corruption that appears to have penetrated multiple layers of the state.

Bangkok Post

'Fake News, Largely Fiction': Trump Calls Author of Bombshell Tell-All Book About Him a 'Third Rate Writer'

Donald Trump has criticised Maggie Haberman's new book on his presidency, labelling it 'Fake News' and questioning her credibility, while the book alleges corruption and power dynamics in his administration.

International Business Times UK

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The real lure of government service

Ever wonder why so many Thais, particularly those in rural areas, want their children to pursue a career in government service -- be it as an army or police officer, a civil servant in a state agency, or even in a local administrative organisation -- despite the modest salaries compared…

Bangkok Post

Biden calls Trump ‘a loser’, portraying him as incompetent, corrupt and vain

Pugnacious speech invokes Trump’s ‘vanity projects’ to makeover Washington and the ‘brazen, blatant corruption’

The Guardian - US

Most criminals have fled to Nepal, claims Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary

Speaking at the inaugural programme of 'Panchayat Vikas Diwas' at Tetiya Gram Panchayat in Munger district, Choudhary said the state government was committed to strengthening law and order and ensuring strict action against corruption

The Economic Times

Iraqi political officials arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid

Iraqi security forces sealed off all entrances to the capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone early Sunday and carried out raids inside the compound that houses key government institutions and foreign embassies.

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Biden Brands Donald Trump A 'Vanity-Obsessed Loser' For Tearing Down White House East Wing To Build Private Ballrooms

Former President Biden criticised Trump's costly Washington projects, labelling them as vanity and corruption, during a speech at the Maryland Democratic Party's annual gala.

International Business Times UK

Sridhar Vembu on why Chennai and Bengaluru land prices rival New York

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu blames corruption for soaring land prices in Indian cities like Chennai and Bengaluru, comparing them to New York despite lower per capita income. He argues that illicit political funds parked in real estate inflate costs across housing, education, healthcare, and consumer goods.

The Economic Times

China removes six generals from top legislative body as Xi’s anti-corruption crackdown intensifies

Former financial regulator Li Yunze and former Xinjiang Communist Party chief Ma Xingrui also removed from standing committee of National People’s Congress

The Independent UK

Democrats run against "Epstein class"

Candidates are casting their messaging around Epstein’s associates and the unaccountable elite

Salon

Exam scam exposes rot in government

The latest scandal involving recruitment examinations for local government positions is yet another reminder that corruption remains deeply entrenched in Thai society. Worse still, the methods used by those behind such schemes have become increasingly sophisticated.

Bangkok Post

A Moroccan court sentences 29 prominent people in major drug trafficking and corruption case

A Moroccan court has sentenced 29 people, including politicians and business figures, in a major drug trafficking and corruption case

The Independent UK

Bank fraud cases: CBI flags issue of pending sanctions to probe bank officials in corruption cases

The CBI has highlighted significant delays in obtaining sanctions to probe and prosecute bank officials for corruption and fraud. This hurdle, stemming from banks denying necessary approvals, is impeding investigations and shifting trials away from special courts. A recent meeting with financial services officials and bank representatives aimed to boost…

The Economic Times

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Anti-corruption committee a secretive, timid 'fizzer'

A committee has heard concerns about the effectiveness of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which has come under fire since it was established.

Bangkok Post

Exam scandal raises questions about trust

The recent arrest of individuals accused of manipulating local government recruitment exams, resulting in damages exceeding 4.5 billion baht, has sent shockwaves throughout Thailand.

The Conversation

Why a development project linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law has rocked Albania

Thousands of Albanians have been taking to the streets of their capital, Tirana, for over three weeks now to oppose a luxury coastal resort project backed by Jared Kushner, the son‑in‑law of the US president, Donald Trump. The €4 billion (£3.5 billion) development will be constructed on southern Albania’s unspoiled…

Euronews

Newsletter: Can the Recovery Conference mend a fraying partnership?

In today's newsletter: A high-level conference in Gdańsk has been plagued by no-shows from the Ukrainian government, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte unveils "Trump Trillion" charts while at the Oval Office, and a Commissioner heads to Malta to address corruption.

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The Times of India

China’s new ‘sin list’: Why Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption crusade is now policing loyalty, lifestyles and even luck

China's decade-long anti-corruption drive under Xi Jinping has transformed from tackling graft to enforcing political loyalty and ideological conformity. Party watchdogs now scrutinize officials' beliefs, associations, and leisure activities, extending beyond traditional bribery to include "political discipline" and "elegant corruption." This broadens the campaign's scope to ensure strict adherence to…

Euronews

Pedro Sánchez tells Congress: 'I never knew of, nor would I have tolerated, any of these practices'

Spain's prime minister faced opposition calls to resign as he defended his government over a string of corruption cases involving his party, partner and brother.

The Canberra Times

Suspecting corruption, watchdog launched a Phillip pool rezoning probe

Investigation in 'early stages', Integrity Commission says.

Euronews

Europe Today: Sánchez under pressure as Europe backs Ukraine

Europe's five leading military powers meet in Berlin to discuss support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia, while US-Iran negotiations continue in Switzerland. Meanwhile, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces pressure over a widening corruption scandal.

The Canberra Times

'Sows the seeds of corruption': business groups blast Albanese govt's procurement changes

Business groups, opposition rail against 'extraordinary measure'.

International Business Times UK

How Greedy Medics Used the Homeless, the Dead and Anxious Teen Athletes to Fuel Sickening Health Care Fraud

Federal authorities have charged 455 individuals in a nationwide crackdown on healthcare fraud, exposing schemes that siphoned billions from taxpayer-funded programmes. The operation highlights the scale of corruption in the healthcare system.

Bangkok Post

Ministry sidelines DLA chief on nationwide exam-rigging case

The Interior Ministry has abruptly transferred Department of Local Administration (DLA) Director-General Teeruth Supawiboonpol amid a sweeping corruption scandal tied to local recruitment examinations valued at more than 4.5 billion baht.

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