Articles tagged with "Corruption"

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Afghanistan ranks among world’s most corrupt countries in 2025: Report

The 2025 Corruption Perception Indes shows Afghanistan scored just 16 points out of 100, placing it 169th out of 182 countries and territories; the development represents a drop from last year’s score of 17 and ranking of 165th.

June 27, 2026

Pakistan improved its standing in international corruption perceptions, scoring 28 out of 100 in Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released February 9, 2026. (World Economic Forum)

Pakistan records improvement in 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index

Pakistan scored 28 out of 100 in Transparency International's latest corruption index, up from 27, reflecting institutional reforms though challenges remain in governance and accountability.

February 10, 2026

This photo released by the Tianjin No.2 Intermediate People’s Court on May 28, 2024 shows Bai Tianhui (C), the former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings (CHIH), during his sentencing at the court on May 28, 2024. (TIANJIN NO.2 INTERME

China executes former senior banker for taking $156M bribes

China executed former China Huarong International Holdings executive Bai Tianhui for accepting $156 million in bribes between 2014-2018, marking the latest high-profile punishment in President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting China's finance industry.

December 9, 2025

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel stand guard outside a court in Dhaka on December 1, 2025 (AFP)

Bangladesh court sentences former PM's sister, UK lawmaker

Bangladesh sentenced Sheikh Rehana to seven years and her daughter, Tulip Siddiq, to two years for corruption. Former PM Sheikh Hasina, already condemned to death in another case, received five years as political turmoil deepens ahead of the 2026 elections.

December 1, 2025