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Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+74FTThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkFox Newsnrknzzcnbc+66 more18d ago77 sources

Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea

Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for attacking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating tensions in the region. This incident occurred amidst ongoing US strikes against Iran.

Nigerian Court Adjourns SDP Financial Crime Trial
Businessvanguard-ng20d ago

Nigerian Court Adjourns SDP Financial Crime Trial

A financial crime case involving former officials of Nigeria's Social Democratic Party (SDP) has been adjourned to August 17, 2026, due to the court's inability to sit, with the SDP National Chairman citing strong financial evidence.

Pulte Initiates Cuts at Spy Agency
WorldNYT1mo ago

Pulte Initiates Cuts at Spy Agency

Six intelligence officials have been fired and nearly four dozen others reassigned as part of initial cuts at a spy agency, according to former officials.

Czech Public Broadcasters Face Funding Cuts and Independence Concerns
Politicsirozhlasaktualne-cz1mo ago2 sources

Czech Public Broadcasters Face Funding Cuts and Independence Concerns

Czech public broadcasters, Czech Television and Czech Radio, are facing proposed funding cuts that their leadership and former officials warn could jeopardize their independence and operational stability. Critics argue that the rapid implementation of these cuts is unsustainable and politically motivated.

Montenegrin Housing Cooperative Rejects State Oversight
Worldvijesti-me2mo ago

Montenegrin Housing Cooperative Rejects State Oversight

The Assembly of the "Solidarno" Housing Cooperative has rejected a proposal from the Ministry of Spatial Planning and National Infrastructure (MPNI) that would allow state representatives to join its governing bodies, sparking warnings from former officials and unions.

PASOK Appoints New Members to Enlargement Committee
Politicsiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast2mo ago3 sources

PASOK Appoints New Members to Enlargement Committee

The Greek political party PASOK has announced the appointment of 29 new members to its Enlargement and Alignment Committee. The new additions include former officials from other parties like MeRA25 and Potami.

Trump Reiterates Threat to Deploy ICE to Airports Amid Funding Standoff
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+55bloombergwsjFTwapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNN+47 more4mo ago58 sources

Trump Reiterates Threat to Deploy ICE to Airports Amid Funding Standoff

President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to deploy ICE agents to US airports if the DHS funding standoff continues, confirming they will assist TSA staff with security checks to mitigate hours-long delays caused by the partial government shutdown, a move that has drawn concern from former officials and drawn criticism from Democrats.

Sandigan sets bail hearings for Revilla
Politicsphilstar5mo ago

Sandigan sets bail hearings for Revilla

The Sandiganbayan has set a 10-day hearing for the bail petitions filed by former senator Ramon Revilla Jr., and former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office (DEO), over their malversation case involving a ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.

Catalan Water Agency replaces disqualified former officials
Environmentla-vanguardia2mo ago

Catalan Water Agency replaces disqualified former officials

The Agència Catalana de l’Aigua (Catalan Water Agency) has replaced its former high-ranking officials who were disqualified by a judge. The Supreme Court confirmed their disqualification in October for revealing reserved information during the tender for the first Catalan hydrological plan in 2008.

Mexico Freezes Accounts of Ex-Officials Under US Probe
BusinessYahoonaftemporiki2mo ago2 sources

Mexico Freezes Accounts of Ex-Officials Under US Probe

Mexico has frozen the bank accounts of several former officials who are currently under investigation by the United States. This action signifies cooperation between the two countries in addressing corruption and illicit financial activities.

DILG to File Corruption Charges Against 45 BFP Officials
Worldinquirer4mo ago

DILG to File Corruption Charges Against 45 BFP Officials

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced it will file administrative and criminal charges against 45 current and former officials of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) over alleged irregularities in firetruck deals.

Belene Concentration Camp Survivors Share Stories
Worlddnevnik-bg5mo ago

Belene Concentration Camp Survivors Share Stories

Survivors recount their experiences in the Belene concentration camp during its initial period from 1949 to 1953, where approximately 10,000 political opponents and former officials were imprisoned.

Trump Reportedly Lobbies for FIFA President Infantino to Lead UN
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+60FTThe GuardianNPRFox Newsnrknzzyle-uutisetcnbc+52 more18d ago63 sources

Trump Reportedly Lobbies for FIFA President Infantino to Lead UN

Reports indicate that former US President Donald Trump is lobbying to have FIFA President Gianni Infantino appointed as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. Trump reportedly believes Infantino possesses a unique ability to bring people together.

NBI Investigates Former DPWH Officials in Flood Control Probe
Politicsinquirer2mo ago

NBI Investigates Former DPWH Officials in Flood Control Probe

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is examining the computer of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials as part of a flood control investigation. Former officials Discaya and co-accused have been placed in separate isolation rooms during the probe.

Former Thai Anti-Corruption Officials Jailed in Prawit Watch Case
WorldBangkok Post2mo ago

Former Thai Anti-Corruption Officials Jailed in Prawit Watch Case

Two former officials of Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have been sentenced to three years in prison for failing to disclose information related to the high-profile luxury watch case involving former deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

Politicspublico2mo ago

Portuguese Nursing Home Officials Accused Over COVID-19 Deaths

A second accusation has been filed against two former officials of the 'Lar do Comércio' nursing home in Portugal and the institution itself, for the crime of disease propagation. They are held responsible for the deaths of 18 residents and 109 infections within a month, allegedly due to protective material being stored instead of used.

CIA Retracts Reports Flagged for Bias
PoliticsNYTwsjtimes-uk5mo ago3 sources

CIA Retracts Reports Flagged for Bias

The CIA has retracted reports previously flagged for bias, with former officials arguing the documents reflected past administration priorities rather than shoddy work.