Political corruption
Ukraine has quietly filed an indictment against Oleksandr Hranovskyi, a former opposition politician, on corruption charges stemming from his time as an MP for European Solidarity, a pro-EU party run by President Zelensky's predecessor, Petro Poroshenko. Hranovskyi, who has spent the past few years in Surrey, claims he
Coalition governments
Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, has been charged by the country's anti-corruption office with perjury and providing false information in his capacity as a public servant. The charges, filed by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC), are linked
Political corruption
US President Donald Trump has urged Israeli leaders to work towards regional peace in the Middle East, calling on them to translate their military victories against Hamas into a lasting peace and prosperity for the entire region. Trump's comments, made during a speech to the Israeli Knesset, come
Political corruption
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar has refused to step down, despite growing calls from protesters, security forces, and the international community to end his tenure. The protests, which began over two weeks ago, were initially sparked by the government's failure to deliver basic services such as electricity and
Political corruption
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar has refused to step down, despite growing calls from protesters, security forces, and the international community to end his tenure. The protests, which began over two weeks ago, were initially sparked by the government's failure to deliver basic services such as electricity and
Activists
Youth protests in Nepal have unfolded in response to government corruption, triggered by the ban of several social media platforms. The protests, which drew inspiration from the "Gen Z movement," have become increasingly violent, prompting the prime minister to step down and paving the way for elections in
Activists
Nepal has been grappling with its most significant upheaval in years, with anti-corruption protests toppling the government in less than 48 hours last week. Demonstrators torched buildings, looted banks and shops, and attacked politicians in their homes. The country now has a new leader, Sushila Karki, who is not only
Activists
Protesters in Nepal were met with a brutal response from security forces, resulting in the killing of at least 34 people and injuring hundreds more. The demonstrations, which began on 8 September 2025, were sparked by the government's ban on major social media platforms and widespread corruption. Despite
Social media
The protests, which began as a response to the shutdown of social media platforms, have quickly escalated into a broader movement targeting the government's perceived failings, including corruption, crony capitalism, and misrule. Experts and former diplomats point to the government's introduction of bills aimed at limiting
Activists
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Nepal, clashing with police, torching government buildings, and attacking key politicians, amidst widespread resentment over alleged government corruption. The situation escalated to the point where Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from his post, and there were reports of his potential flight
Social media
Thousands of young protesters took to the streets in Kathmandu, defying curfew orders and storming restricted zones near Parliament, forcing the government to deploy the army in the capital. The unrest was triggered by the government's decision to block 26 unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and
Social media
At least 19 people were killed in a violent crackdown by security forces on demonstrations across Nepal, sparked by a ban on social media apps and widespread anger over accusations of government corruption. The protests, which drew young protesters, were fueled by deep-seated anger towards the current political system and
