Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad recently spoke out to deny any involvement in corrupt practices, following an investigation by the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission. He stated that during his time in office, there was corruption, but he made sure that neither he nor his family members were involved in any corrupt activities to avoid accusations
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Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary against challenger Christian Wise Smith. With high name recognition and the advantages of incumbency, Willis’ victory was not surprising. She is now set to face off against Republican Courtney Kramer in the general election. Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who was
The recent tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has left a significant impact on the political landscape of Iran. Mourners from all over the country gathered in Tabriz to pay their respects and honor the late president in a funeral ceremony. The somber event was documented by various media
The tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash has sent shockwaves throughout Tehran, exacerbating the existing challenges of economic decline, social unrest, and ongoing conflicts. The helicopter incident, which also claimed the life of Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, has left the nation grappling with uncertainty about its future leadership. With
President Joe Biden recently gave a commencement speech at Morehouse College, where he not only discussed his investments in Black communities but also addressed the ongoing conflict in Gaza. During the speech, President Biden highlighted the efforts being made to reconnect Black neighborhoods that have been previously cut off due to old highways and decades
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top golfer, found himself in hot water after being arrested and charged with felony assault on a police officer and reckless driving. The chaotic incident occurred just outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, early Friday morning. Scheffler was detained after driving on a median toward the entrance of the Valhalla
The sentencing of David DePape to 30 years in prison for attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer is a chilling reminder of the threats faced by public officials. The fact that DePape admitted to breaking into the Pelosis’ home with the intention of holding the speaker hostage
Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former diversity manager at Facebook and Nike, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for stealing over $5 million from the companies. She utilized a scheme involving fraudulent vendors, fake invoices, and cash kickbacks to embezzle the funds, as reported by federal prosecutors. Furlow-Smiles, 38, used the stolen money
The tensions between the U.S. and Israel over the military offensive in Rafah in the Gaza Strip have brought to light the differing perspectives on the situation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended the operation as necessary for the protection of Israeli security, despite concerns raised by the U.S. and other nations about the
The federal gun case against Hunter Biden is set to go to trial next month, despite his lawyers’ efforts to delay the prosecution. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika denied Biden’s request to postpone the trial until September, stating that it was essential to move forward. This decision comes amidst allegations that Hunter Biden lied about