Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for taking bribes including luxury items in return for political favours.

Al-Zaidi campaign to combat corruption seizes $86m, properties, vehicles and gold. But analysts say he needs to do more.

The city is at risk of an 'imminent ground offensive' by the RSF paramilitary and its allies, 38 NGOs warn.

Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents case https://aje.news/omtdho

As Lebanon-Israel strive for agreement, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem accepts 'no normalisation' and 'no gains for Israel'

Countries in the Americas and beyond are sending aid, medical supplies and paramedics to Venezuela.

Kyiv circumvents air defences to target oil supplies, power stations, convoys and bridges, starving Russian front line.

New synthetic drugs, cocaine and meth booming, warns UN https://aje.news/mqxzeh

The extreme June temperatures would have been 'virtually impossible' 50 years ago, says World Weather Attribution group https://aje.news/6jdipl

Venezuela earthquakes: What happens in the first 72 hours? https://aje.news/opdkeb

Watchdog's call for 'strong system' comes as US and Iran issue conflicting claims over ceasefire negotiations https://aje.news/6sgrvz

Russia reports downing 660 Ukrainian drones, denies seeking Belarus war aid https://aje.news/z12ek0

Who has profited most from the war on Iran? https://aje.news/xtppou

Inadequate infrastructure in Caracas due to underfunding intensified destruction from the tremors.

‘London cooking’: Why can’t the UK cope with the heat; when will it adapt? https://aje.news/zduim6

Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?

Kim Jong Un demands a 'deadly and destructive offensive posture' as North Korea upgrades arsenal to reach all of South.

Rescuers and humanitarian aid are flooding in from across the Americas as hospitals fill up with patients.

Iran war day 119: Israel hits Lebanon as IAEA says it will return to Iran https://aje.news/kup5ia

Tech giants roll out steep price increases amid shortage of memory chips used to power AI.

Hossam Hassan invokes FIFA's 'respect and fair play' rules amid US restrictions on Iran, whom Egypt face in Seattle https://aje.news/xyi3j0

Despite ceasefires and shifting military fronts, Israel’s wars continue, with no clear end or lasting security gains.

Brent crude rises after cargo ship comes under attack in key waterway.

Who will control Africa’s AI infrastructure, and at what cost? https://aje.news/awj7h3

Israeli leader says military to stay in occupied areas of southern Lebanon 'as long as necessary', despite US-Iran deal.

In pictures: Aftermath of twin earthquakes in Venezuela https://aje.news/ue8vec

Venezuela earthquakes live: At least 188 dead as rescue efforts intensify https://aje.news/5193of

Initial forecasts suggest damage could cost as much as 7 percent of the South American nation's GDP.

Iran warns vessels to use only Tehran-approved routes as IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after ship struck.

Ashura ceremonies intertwine faith and support for state in Iran https://aje.news/ukcdwv

More than 100,000 plaintiffs had filed cases in US state and federal courts alleging cancer link to weedkiller Roundup.

Devastated residents recall the moment when they experienced the twin earthquakes that toppled buildings and killed 188.

Kenya arrests more than 350 as people mark anniversary of deadly protests https://aje.news/5ejaq7

The Venezuelan government has loosened restrictions on social media as residents search for missing loved ones.

Ukrainian attack on Crimea kills five, Russian officials say https://aje.news/n2jsze

The deaths come amid escalating Israeli military raids and settler attacks across the occupied territories.

Israel kills three in Lebanon as Rubio praises progress in Washington talks https://aje.news/y2tuve

Liberal justices say the ruling 'circumvents' US law by allowing agents to prevent asylum seekers from filing a claim.

Schools are closing, public transport is slowing and cooling items are flying off shelves as Britons swelter.

Iran accuses NATO of ‘complicity’ in US war: What role did EU nations play? https://aje.news/z1nraa

Experts say disagreements over shipping routes and transit fees could complicate efforts to reach a permanent agreement.

Iran negotiator Ghalibaf rejects claim unfrozen funds will buy US goods https://aje.news/8no1m9

Deconfliction and disarmament: Can both be pursued in Lebanon? https://aje.news/ugncnd

Financial sanctions are known to limit the flow of aid, but political influence is also a concern amid the devastation.

‘We did regain control’: The Brexit voters with no regrets 10 years on https://aje.news/dwmy9y

Clearing mines is a slow and high-risk operation that involves finding and destroying them using specialised techniques https://aje.news/ktf9om

Rubio tells Gulf allies that Iran deal will ensure their security https://aje.news/ht8s2r

Europe faces another day of extreme heat after more temperature records set https://aje.news/ek0bm7

President Putin has hinted at peace talks as the economy fails, people flee cities and toxic 'oil rains' fall https://aje.news/pjbp4q

Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors? https://aje.news/wcpfzx