Man who decapitated French teacher was reportedly in contact with Russian-speaking fighter ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka parliament gives president sweeping powers
Sri Lanka's parliament on Thursday voted to give President Gotabaya Rajapaksa widespread powers to appoint top officials and dissolve the legislature after an acrimonious two-day debate during which ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un honours Chinese war dead as both sides highlight strong ties
As China marks the 70th anniversary of its entry into the Korean war, the US said an end-of-war declaration cannot come before the North’s denuclearisation. ( read original story ...)
Understanding Goldman Sachs’ Role in Malaysia’s 1MDB Mega Scandal
Goldman Sachs Group Inc on Thursday reached a deal to settle a probe into the bank's role in Malaysia's 1MDB corruption scandal, which included total penalties of $2.9 billion. The bank was ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs Malaysia Arm Pleads Guilty in 1MDB Fraud
All told, Goldman will pay billions in penalties and disgorgement in Malaysia, the United States and Hong Kong for its role in the looting of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad fund. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs subsidiary pleads guilty to role in $2.6 billion embezzlement in Malaysia
A subsidiary of Goldman Sachs pleaded guilty on Thursday for its role in a scandal involving the embezzlement of billions of dollars from a Malaysian government investment fund known as 1MDB. The ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs to pay $3bn over 1MDB Malaysia scandal
The investment bank reaches a record settlement with the US government for its role in the 1MDB corruption affair. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs to pay nearly $3 billion to settle charges over 1MDB scandal role
Goldman Sachs on Thursday agreed to pay nearly $3 billion to settle a probe into its role in Malaysia's 1MDB corruption scandal, and its Malaysia unit agreed to plead guilty to violating foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Biggest party in Malaysia’s ruling alliance backs PM Muhyiddin amid turmoil
The biggest party in Malaysia's ruling alliance on Wednesday pledged its support for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, a boost for the premier as he faces a leadership challenge. The United Malays Nati ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan conflict: Children among dead after air strike on school
Doctors at a hospital close to the site of the air strike in the provincial capital Taloqan said the majority of victims brought in were children. Afghan government officials said ... ( read original story ...)