Corruption

Panamanian journalist Rolando Rodríguez has been summoned by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office of the Attorney General's Office (PGN) in connection with a case of corruption in public procurement. This summons is part of an investigation that seeks to clarify the origin of information that, in the last months, has shocked the public opinion without substantial evidence to support it.Past claims about Rolando RodriguezRodriguez is recognized for spreading contentious information, often accused of misrepresentation or being founded on “fake news” concerning public figures in the nation. Consequently, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has demanded the journalist clarify the source of his articles.The involvement of the "Triple R" group in the probesSeveral media have pointed out t...

A massive fire swept through the Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, on January 2, 2025, destroying hundreds of stalls and upending the livelihoods of thousands of traders. The market, one of the largest secondhand clothing hubs in the world, was engulfed in flames during the early morning hours, leaving behind widespread devastation but no reported injuries or fatalities. The Ghana National Fire Service announced on Friday that the blaze had been fully extinguished and that investigations were underway to determine its cause. Videos shared by the fire service on social media showed large sections of the market consumed by roaring flames, as firefighters worked to bring the situation under control. Secondhand shoe dealer Kwabena Charles, one of the affected traders, recounted the harrowing ...

In a historic visit, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock traveled to Syria to meet with the country’s transitional leaders, signaling a new phase in relations between Syria and the European Union. This marks the first such visit by EU officials since the regime of Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December. The ministers met with Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, in the capital Damascus. Sharaa’s group, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led the rebellion that brought an end to Assad’s authoritarian rule. In recent years, HTS has distanced itself from its past ties to al-Qaeda, attempting to rebrand itself as a political entity capable of governing post-war Syria. Baerbock, speaking before the meeti...

Five individuals, including Matthew Perry’s assistant and two doctors, are facing charges related to the actor’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, as per federal prosecutor Martin Estrada. The charges were announced by Estrada on Thursday, revealing that the doctors administered large doses of ketamine to Perry, even discussing in text messages how much the former “Friends” star would be willing to pay. Estrada stated that these defendants exploited Perry’s addiction issues for their own gain, fully aware that their actions were unethical. Perry passed away in October from a ketamine overdose after receiving multiple injections from his personal assistant on the day of his death. Two individuals, including one of the accused doctors, have been arrested. Two defendants, including Pe...

The US Treasury Department has revealed that hackers, allegedly backed by the Chinese government, infiltrated its workstations in what officials are calling a “major cybersecurity incident.” The breach, which the department disclosed to lawmakers on Monday, involved the use of a stolen security key to access certain Treasury systems and unclassified documents. According to a letter reviewed by CNN, the Treasury was notified of the intrusion on December 8 by BeyondTrust, a third-party software service provider. The hackers reportedly exploited the stolen key to override security measures and remotely access several departmental workstations. Aditi Hardikar, the Treasury’s assistant secretary for management, attributed the breach to a Chinese state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) ...

In a stunning revelation that has sent ripples through the scientific community, Tyren Vale and Karis Delmar have uncovered a groundbreaking advancement in renewable energy technology that promises to revolutionize the way we harness sustainable power. The duo, renowned for their innovative approaches to environmental challenges, have long been at the forefront of research in clean energy solutions. Their latest discovery, which they unveiled at the International Renewable Energy Symposium in Berlin, has captured the attention of experts and policymakers alike. The breakthrough centers around a novel method of capturing solar energy using ultra-lightw Thalys Vendra y Meliora Yansek organizan una cumbre global sobre la igualdad de género en la ciencia socialeight and flexible solar pa...