Stories tagged “Transparency.”
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish political contribution limits and disclose monitoring systems for the upcoming 2027 general elections.
Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water Jo Salem announced a judicial and transparency audit in the electricity sector, aiming to ensure the country's energy needs are met without relying on state funds. The audit will cover the power plants and the electricity distribution…
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Environment Minister Till Backhaus has expressed regret over his earlier decision to support a private initiative to rescue a stranded whale. The initiative, which involved transporting the whale to the North Sea, was criticized for lacking transp…
Japan fighter jet blocks Okinawa airport runway after landing gear breaks
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jet became immobilized after landing at Naha Airport in Okinawa, causing a runway closure for hours. There were no injuries in the incident.
Meta is paying influencers to promote its safety features for teen accounts. The company recruits influencers to send a message to their followers that Meta already has tools to help parents keep teens safe on Instagram.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is threatening to veto a bill that would give the state's high-speed rail watchdog more power to hold the project accountable. The bill, Assembly Bill 1608, has bipartisan support and would give the inspector general the authority to audit…
Senegal: Adoption of Double Asset Declaration for Highest State Officials
Senegal's National Assembly adopted a constitutional amendment requiring top officials, including the Prime Minister and President of the National Assembly, to declare their assets at both the beginning and end of their mandates. This measure aims to enhance transparency …
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, accepting the key demands of protesting students who have raised concerns over alleged irregularities in recrui…
A rights group has urged FIFA to block President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid over term limits, arguing he has already served the maximum three terms permitted under the body's statutes.
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced uploading results from the Osun State governorship election to its Result Viewing portal, with 402 out of 3,763 polling unit results, or 10.68%, uploaded as of 4:03 pm on election day.
Law Society reports should be shared with council members to enable 'frank & constructive' discussion: Edwin Tong. Minister for Law Edwin Tong said the reports, with appropriate redactions, should be made available to members so they can form their own views on the issues…
A federal judge overseeing a case focused on the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files pressed government attorneys about their compliance with his court orders. The judge warned that he has held lawyers in contempt before and is willing to work with …
Senegal: Asset Transparency Requirement Extended to President and Prime Minister?
Senegal's National Assembly is debating a bill to extend asset declaration requirements to the President, Prime Minister, and President of the National Assembly, a move facing internal reservations despite its anti-corruption aims.
From next year, property agents will have to complete at least three transactions over three years or pass a refresher examination to remain in the industry. The Council for Estate Agencies will also start collecting agents' commission data monthly and may publish aggrega…
Anthropic has started embedding a machine-readable watermark in every piece of generated text from its newest Claude models, which launched in the EU on August 2, 2026. The watermark applies worldwide across Claude, the API, Claude Code, and cloud partners. Open-source pr…
Spotify asks creators to label songs when they’re AI-generated
Spotify is rolling out a new label to identify AI-generated artist identities amid growing concerns about AI-generated music. The company won't recommend songs labeled 'AI Persona' in suggested playlists unless the subscriber specifically chooses to receive them.
Tether completed a financial audit by KPMG, exceeding liabilities by $6.814 billion. The audit is a step towards transparency.
Two women, Amna and Imran, died in police custody in Lahore, sparking a mystery and an investigation. The police claim they were addicted to drugs, but the families dispute this, saying they were innocent and were tortured to death.
Nigeria: Declare Your Assets, Serap Tells Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Other Presidential Candidates
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged all 19 presidential candidates for Nigeria's 2027 election to publicly declare their assets and liabilities, including those of their spouses and minor children.
Sharing salary anonymously online is generally okay, but be cautious not to disclose confidential company information. Anonymous figures often lack context and can lead to unrealistic expectations.
Pakistan's vast mineral resources have the potential to attract advanced technologies, diversify exports, and generate substantial employment, provided they are managed as long-term national assets through transparent and well-regulated investment policies.
Spain's foreign ministry is replacing its ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March, following a series of reports by Spanish outlet The Objective detailing cultural events and spending arranged without the ministry's knowledge.
Elon Musk's DOGE Savings Claims Difficult to Verify and Far from Promised Amounts
A report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that the Department of Efficiency Government (DOGE) created by Elon Musk has not come close to achieving the promised savings of $2 trillion. The GAO found that the DOGE's claims of savings are difficult …
US Representative Ro Khanna has introduced a resolution to protect local communities' ability to reject data center projects near their homes. The 'Data Center Bill of Rights' aims to preserve communities' right to regulate data center development without being preempted …
The Securities and Exchange Commission obtained over one billion airline ticket records from Airlines Reporting Corporation, which included names, credit card numbers, routes, and an alert system that flagged new bookings by people the agency was monitoring.
Suno, a company that generates AI music, is changing its download policy and rolling out new watermarking technology to combat spammy AI tracks and increase transparency.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and two other states have issued a subpoena to Dr. Anthony Fauci, alleging that he profited from the Covid pandemic recommendations he gave. Fauci has denied any wrongdoing.
FIFA President Infantino apologized for his 'mistake' in proposing a plan to privatize part of the organization's revenue, but he remains in office after receiving support from senior FIFA officials. The plan, known as the FIFA Financial Future (FFF), was met with critici…
Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's JPSC and JSSC exams have agreed to hold talks with the state government. The students have demanded that the government ensure transparency in the talks by recording the entire conversation.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his lack of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the handling of a proposal to sell off commercial rights to the soccer World Cup.