Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Duncan Madden is a travel writer living in Köln, Barcelona and London. This is a big year for the U.S. In 2026, it celebrates the ...

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that corruption remains a serious threat in every part of the world, although there are limited signs of progress. Leaders must act to tackle abuses ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF), a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries and ...

An investment firm tied to United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed a contract to invest $500 million in the Trump-affiliated crypto venture World ...

China's minister of emergency management, Wang Xiangxi, is being investigated for suspected "serious violations of discipline and law," a common euphemism for corruption, the anti-graft watchdog said ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The last slaughterhouse in Los Angeles County permanently closed its doors nearly four months ago in the wake of ...

HONG KONG—Decades of spending increases have helped China build one of the world’s most substantial militaries, stirring fears that it could seize Taiwan or provoke a clash over territorial disputes ...

Fidelity National Information Services (FIS +1.62%) stock plummeted to a 52-week low on Tuesday, dropping some 4% on the day to around $60.60 per share. For a company that is one of the few dominant ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

This documentary examines how large-scale fraud and scams didn’t just steal money—but destroyed an entire country’s economic stability. It explains how weak institutions, corruption, and lack of ...