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China removes 3 lawmakers with defence-sector ties after top general probed

FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car to review the troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

Socialist poised to defeat far-right leader in Portugal presidential vote, poll shows

Portuguese presidential candidate of the Socialist Party, Antonio Jose Seguro, delivers a speech after leading the first round of Portugal's presidential election, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes

Malaysia’s new armed forces chief promises ‘total clean-up’ of military

Newly appointed Malaysian Armed Forces chief Malek Razak Sulaiman said the military will not tolerate any breaches of governance, human resource management, financial administration or procurement.

Jail for man who bribed 4 Certis officers with over $9k in cigarette smuggling operation

Muhammad Sukaimi Gasali was sentenced to four years and seven months’ jail, and a fine of $5,000.

Britain’s PM Starmer orders probe into sacked envoy’s Epstein ties

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on peers to allow for the easier removal of Lords.

China hands life sentence to former justice minister over bribery

The sentence comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping presses ahead with an anti-corruption campaign that has ensnared a string of high-ranking officials in recent weeks.

Jail again for repeat offender over bribe to prison officer who helped smuggle in pills

Wilson Ang, 38, who wanted the medication for his slipped disc, was sentenced to eight weeks’ jail on Feb 2 after he pleaded guilty to a corruption charge.

Interpol issues red notice for Indonesia ‘gasoline godfather’

Riza Chalid is wanted for his alleged involvement in corruption at state-owned oil company Pertamina.

Impeachment complaints filed against Philippine V-P Sara Duterte

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has been accused of misusing public funds during her term as education secretary.

China targets ‘rats’ stealing military funds after launch of high-profile probe into top generals

The commentary called for discipline in key industries and areas of overlap between the military and local government.

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