Turkey is witnessing a surge in political tensions as authorities detain more mayors from the main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP). The latest crackdown saw the detention of Adana Mayor Zeydan Karalar and Adıyaman Mayor Abdurrahman Tutdere. Soon after, Antalya Mayor Muhittin Böcek was also taken into custody. CHP Deputy Chairman Burhanettin Bulu...
In Serbia's capital, a massive crowd gathered to push for change. Students, who have been at the forefront of protests for nearly eight months, organized the rally. They want early elections and an end to what they see as government corruption. The protests started after a tragic accident. A train station roof collapsed, killing 16 people. Many believe this happened...
President Donald Trump has found a new way to make money while in office. He is using his position to boost his crypto ventures. It all started with a dinner at his golf club in Virginia. Trump invited the top buyers of a crypto token called $Trump. These buyers paid millions to attend. The dinner and a White House tour the next day brought in about $148 million for ...
A former high-ranking politician is now behind bars. Bob Menendez, who used to be a big shot in New Jersey politics, started his prison sentence. He is 71 years old and will spend 11 years in jail. His legal team argued that this sentence is too harsh, especially considering his age. Menendez tried to get a pardon from two different presidents, but neither Joe Biden ...
The news of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's sentencing sent shockwaves through the state's political scene. Many leaders from both sides of the aisle reacted with a mix of condemnation and calls for change. The sentence was a harsh reminder of the deep-seated corruption issues that have long troubled Illinois politics. It was a moment that highligh...
The man known as Illinois' "Mr. Speaker" has seen his political career come to an abrupt end. Michael Madigan, who held significant power in the state for decades, was recently handed a 7. 5-year prison sentence. This comes after a lengthy trial where he was found guilty of corruption charges. Madigan's downfall began when he decided to testify in his own defense. D...
The head of the Health and Human Services department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has recently sparked controversy. He suggested that scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) should stop publishing in three major medical journals. The reason? He believes these journals are influenced by the pharmaceutical industry. These journals are the New Engl...
The recent visit by the former US President to the Persian Gulf was a clear example of mixing business with politics. The trip was a double-edged sword. On the first day, he was in Saudi Arabia. This is where the Trump Organization, now run by two of his sons, has several business ventures. The public was outraged. They were upset about the plans to accept a Qatari j...
The Trump administration is under fire from Democrats, who are raising concerns about potential corruption. The spotlight is on two main issues: a luxury jet from Qatar and a cryptocurrency meme coin. Critics argue that these gifts and deals could violate ethical norms and even the U. S. Constitution. The luxury jet, intended to be used temporarily as Air Fo...
The Batista brothers, Joesley and Wesley, are behind JBS, the world's top meat producer. They've had a rough ride with the law, facing charges for bribing over 1, 800 politicians in Brazil. Despite this, they're set to list their company on the New York Stock Exchange. This move comes after a decade of delays due to scandals, including bribes to meat inspectors and i...