Parliamentary panel approves extension of special counsel probe into uncovered allegations surrounding ex-President Yoon

Aide questioned over Shincheonji founder's alleged political lobbying

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Investigators on Wednesday questioned a close aide to ...

Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave 26 dead and dozens injured

Three different investigations are under way into the incident, a minister said.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies suddenly at 25

'Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation,' police spokesperson said

Head of local authority detained by Lahav 433's fraud unit on suspicion of public corruption

Searches are being conducted in the homes of officials and authority offices, and additional senior officials have been summoned for investigation.

Kuta Police Criminal Investigation Chief Tests Positive During Internal Drug Screening

DENPASAR, Bali – The head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at Kuta Police is under internal investigation after testing positive – Read More...

Comer threatens to strip watchdog council’s authority over IG misconduct probes

The House Oversight Committee is raising concerns with the leader of the federal agency tasked with investigating misconduct allegations against senior inspectors that the agency isn’t following its own rules. The letter was sent Wednesday by committee Chairman Rep. James Comer to Cheryl Mason, chairwoman of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and []...Click to read more

House Ethics Committee says it is not involved in settlements of sexual harassment claims

The House Ethics Committee wrote in a statement on Thursday that it does not oversee sexual harassment lawsuits or participate in the settlements of those claims. The statement comes after the House adopted a resolution on Tuesday, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), directing the the Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights...

Alberta auditor general expects to finish probe into health-contracts by end of year

Alberta's auditor general expects to complete an investigation into allegations of political interference and conflicts of interest in health care contracts by the end of the year.

EXCLUSIVE | Forensic report finds no evidence of impropriety by Tshwane CFO Mnisi

The forensic investigation, which was conducted by Ncube Inc, is expected to be tabled in an ‘in-committee’ council meeting later today

High Court allows contempt bid against N Sembilan nobles over appointment dispute

Committal proceedings against chieftains, two officials to take place on July 28.

Woman official alleges abuse, assault during voter survey in Telangana

Woman official alleges abuse, assault during voter survey in Telangana

STFC evaluation lays bare ‘huge damage’ if cuts go ahead

Advisers warn of “major crisis” for UK research as impact assessment is sent to ministers The post STFC evaluation lays bare ‘huge damage’ if cuts go ahead appeared first on Research Professional News.

Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations – A.P.

Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations – A.P.

Donald Trump wants new White House fence installed after Iran assassination threat

The proposals come as security around the White House remains under heightened scrutiny following several threats against Trump

How cheap AI is undermining Indonesia’s academic credibility

Indonesian authorities are widening their investigation into a case of suspected identity and research fraud at an overseas medical conference, which has exposed gaps in academic oversight and revived concerns about abuses in the nation’s system of publication-driven promotion for academia. The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has set up a team to examine papers previously published by the alleged perpetrators, saying action would be taken if they were found to have used...

LIVE NOW: House Committee Holds Oversight Hearing on Office of Management and Budget

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government holds an oversight hearing on the Office of Management and Budget at 10 a.m. ET on June 30.

Badrinath Temple Body Staffer Suspended Amid Alleged Donation Theft Probe

The Uttarakhand government has also constituted its own probe committee on the directions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

Who’s Watching the Watchdogs? House Demands Answers After Scathing Audit of Inspectors General

Congress is demanding answers after a review found that inspectors general—the federal officials charged with weeding out agency waste and fraud—are failing to police their own. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is asking the body with oversight of inspectors general across multiple agencies, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency...

Public service commissioner outlines scope of IT upgrade inquiry

The inquiry will examine what advice MBIE gave ministers and whether Cabinet rules were followed on the failed biometrics upgrade.

National Treasury Launches Forensic Probe into Madlanga Commission Transversal Contract Allegations

PRETORIA, Gauteng — Following recent testimony at the Madlanga Commission, the National Treasury has initiated a comprehensive external forensic investigation into allegations that a former departmental employee improperly influenced the awarding of transversal contracts. The state department has appointed independent forensic investigators to lead the inquiry, which was triggered by serious claims surfaced during the commission’s []

Authorities instructed to improve quality of Butwal–Narayangadh road project

By Our Correspondent, Parasi, June 28: A joint monitoring team of stakeholders on Saturday directed the authorities to i...

Government-linked advisor denies abusing three women

An advisor with connections to the federal government will fight allegations he raped, choked and intimidated three women over a two-year period.

Kulasegaran launches Perak Bar Mediation Centre, says disputes can be settled in a day

IPOH, July 10 — Long-running and backlogged civil cases pending before the courts can now be referred to mediation...

Colombian Prosecutor’s Office to Investigate Threats Against Player Campaz

The Colombian Football Federation asked the Prosecutor's Office to investigate the threats against footballer Jámison Campaz after the Colombian National Team's elimination from the World Cup.

India parliamentary panel to adopt report on bills for ministers arrested on criminal charges

A Lok Sabha panel is expected to adopt its report on July 17 on bills linked to ministers arrested on criminal charges, ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon session.

NDC: Sack Gbajabiamila Now Over Fake Agency, Sale Of Appointments Scandal

NDC says Tinubu's Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila must step aside for an independent investigation into Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal.

Uttarakhand govt forms high-level panel to probe irregularities with donations at Badrinath Temple

Amid alleged irregularities and complaints related to donations and offerings at Badrinath Temple, the Uttarakhand government has constituted a three-member high-level committee on the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to investigate the matter.

Illinois Reviews DOJ Warning to Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting

Illinois election officials are reviewing a Department of Justice letter warning that state election officials could face criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to vote or remain on voter rolls.

Flight Student Manages To Land Plane Solo After Instructor Jumps To His Death

Local prosecutors said in statement released on Tuesday they are investigating the events leading up to the incident.

Trump Admin Lobs Wild New Threats at States Over Election Rules

Do Trump’s Bidding on Elections or Else In a pre-election blitz, the Trump administration has issued sweeping new threats...

Horror as girl, 9, jumps to death at school as teachers accused of offering ‘no help’

DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING: The parents have accused local police of botching the investigation under the heavy influence of the school's management.

Calls for caution over prosecution reform grow within ruling party

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea is facing growing internal calls for caution over its push to abolish prosecutors’ supplementary investigation power, a key part of the prosecution reform agenda the party has pursued for years. The supplementary investigation power refers to prosecutors’ authority to conduct additional inquiries after police send a case to the prosecution, when prosecutors deem the initial investigation incomplete or flawed. It is separate from prosecutors’ direct investigat

Adu-Boahene Trial: Defence challenges investigator over national security probe

The defence team for former National Signals Bureau Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has intensified cross-examination of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)’s lead investigator over alleged diversion of GH¢49.1 million in public funds.

Northern Ireland launches inquiry into mother and baby homes with landmark bill

The inquiry will investigate issues raised in the Truth Recovery Independent Report, which was also published this week. [...]

Federal judge dismisses January 6 case against Proud Boys at Trump administration's request

US District Judge Timothy Kelly, who was appointed by Trump, said he had no legal authority to require executive branch to continue prosecution