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Besides fighting Russia, Ukraine must also actively combat corruption in order to unleash a massive influx of reconstruction money, the head of the UN development agency told AFP.

The Taliban insurgency and U.S. troop withdrawal, and Russian incursions culminating in the February 24 invasion, constituted existential “stress tests” for Afghanistan and Ukraine, respectively. Ukraine and its international supporters have succeeded in preventing an outright Russian victory, imposing severe and continuing costs on Russia — ranging from high casualties to financial sanctions. Whatever happens next, the invasion has solidified Ukraine’s national will, status and orientat...

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

By Tafi Mhaka On June 21, Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera fired the country’s chief of police, suspended several senior government officials and also took the extraordinary step of stripping his deputy, Saulos Chilima, of all powers after they were accused of receiving kickbacks from UK-based businessman Zuneth Sattar in exchange for government contracts worth more […]

Iran’s supreme leader on Tuesday called on judicial authorities to fight corruption in the country, a statement on his website said.“The issue of fighting

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, acknowledged that corruption in the country exists and the fight against it should be 'taken seriously', according to an official statement.

Corruption is preventing states across the continent from delivering the most basic services to their citizens.

Iran’s supreme chief on Tuesday known as on judicial authorities to combat corruption within the nation, an announcement on his web site mentioned.

Asian economies are bouncing back amid the so-called Great Reset triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. But a cautious mood prevails given the possible short-term risks of new waves of the virus, rising inflation and political instability.

As Kenya prepares to hold its Presidential, legislative and gubernatorial elections in August, we examine the about-turns and new alliances that are making this the country's most unpredictable election for decades.