US blacklists ex-Bangladesh general named in Al Jazeera investigation
Former army chief Aziz Ahmed, subject of All the Prime Minister’s Men, was involved ‘in significant corruption’, US State Department says.
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How a Bangladesh minister spent more than $500m on luxury property
Undercover sting reveals how the politician bought hundreds of overseas homes on a $13,000-a-year salary.
South Korea's Yoon vetoes investigation into drowning death of marine
SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday vetoed a special prosecution investigation into the death of a marine, drawing fierce condemnation from his political opponents and underscoring concerns over official attitudes and commitment to safety.
Thai prime minister promises investigation after activist died in detention
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s prime minister on Wednesday offered his condolences to the family of a young activist who died in detention after a monthslong hunger strike, amid a public debate on the country’s justice system.
Boeing cargo plane lands without front nose gear in Istanbul; investigation launched
An investigation is underway after a FedEx Airlines Boeing 767 cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport after the aircraft's nose gear failed to deploy.
Yoon rejects South Korean opposition’s calls for special investigation of his wife and top officials
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president on Thursday dismissed calls for independent investigations into allegations involving his wife and top officials, drawing quick, strong rebukes from his political rivals.
Fiji’s ex-leader, Frank Bainimarama, sentenced to prison for interfering in police investigation
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama was sentenced Thursday to a year in prison for interfering in a criminal investigation while he headed the government of his South Pacific island nation.
South Korea’s parliament approves independent investigation of the devastating 2022 Halloween crush
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s parliament on Thursday approved legislation mandating a new, independent investigation into the 2022 Halloween crush in Seoul that killed 159 people.