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Thousands of Albanians protested in Tirana on June 10 against a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, citing environmental damage to protected wetlands and lack of transparency. The demonstration, the largest yet, reflects broader dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Edi Rama’s governance and corruption.
Raids on remote farms in South Africa have uncovered large-scale methamphetamine labs linked to Mexican cartels, signaling a shift from trafficking to local production. Investigators point to a deliberate strategy: cartel chemists set up in isolated rural areas to be closer to consumers, reducing transport risks. Corruption within the police force is identified as a key enabler, allowing the operations to flourish undetected.
Indonesia's anti-corruption drive intensified with the arrest of Deputy Immigration Minister Silmy Karim on November 21, following a 10-hour interrogation by the KPK. The arrest expands a crackdown that also saw the detention of a former official linked to a presidential nutrition program and the Chief Ombudsman earlier this year.
Extortion is becoming one of the most common and fastest-growing crimes in Mexico, affecting all levels of society from wealthy business owners to street vendors. President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to tackle the issue through constitutional reform and large-scale security campaigns.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada for "serious breaches of membership obligations," citing concerns over the alleged involvement of a notorious Indian organized crime syndicate in the country's fastest-growing sport. The decision follows months of governance concerns and corruption allegations, including reports of match-fixing and player coercion. Canada's cricket teams may still compete in ICC events, but the national body faces strict conditions for reinstatement.
Malta holds a snap election on Saturday, with the economy as the central issue. The ruling Labour Party is forecast to win, but the centrist Nationalist Party hopes to spring a surprise.
Spanish police raided the headquarters of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialist Party (PSOE) in Madrid on Wednesday as part of a corruption investigation. The probe targets former party members and others, including PSOE member Leire Diez, who is suspected of receiving payments for efforts to discredit anti-corruption officials. Sanchez, whose family members are also under separate investigation, was away on a Vatican visit.
Thousands of student-led protesters clashed with riot police in Belgrade, demanding early elections and justice over the 2024 train station roof collapse. President Vucic, facing international criticism for hardline tactics, accused protesters of violence while the movement continues to escalate.
Tens of thousands of student-led protesters gathered in Belgrade on May 23, 2026, demanding early elections and anti-corruption reforms following the 2024 Novi Sad railway disaster. President Vucic has promised elections between September and November, but faces criticism over his handling of the protests.
