Business News - The Last 24 Hours

Inside Vladimir Putin's Security: How Russia President Is Protected On Tour
NDTV - 40 min 19 sec ago
Vladimir Putin’s foreign trips are conducted with extreme secrecy, precision and an elaborate security system led by Russia’s Federal Protective Service.
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CNBC - Europe's plan to use $105 billion of frozen Russian assets tantamount to war, says Russia's Medvedev - 42 min 25 sec ago
NDTV - How Rich Is Vladimir Putin: All About The Russian President's Assets - 54 min 17 sec ago
BBC - Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe? - 15 hours 57 min ago
Reuters - Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn - Reuters - 20 hours 49 min ago
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The Independent - Russia could be behind cyber attacks on British businesses like M&S, Nato general warns - 1 hour 58 min ago
Indiatimes - Russia imposes restrictions on Apple's FaceTime app, agencies say - 2 hours 19 min ago
Russia Today - Belief in Russian defeat ‘a complete illusion’ – Belgium - 20 hours 57 min ago



Putin India Visit LIVE Updates: Russian President To Land In Delhi Soon
NDTV - 45 min 23 sec ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to land in India for his two-day state visit by 4:30 PM. The Russian delegation will hold discussions on cooperation in areas such as trade, economy, science, technology, and culture.
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NDTV - Putin's 2021 Visit: What Happened Last Time Russian President Was In India - 49 min 7 sec ago
Deutsche Welle - Chaos as Indian airline IndiGo flights severely disrupted - 1 hour 37 min ago
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Indiatimes - LIVE: Russian foreign ministry press briefing | President Putin’s India visit - 33 min 55 sec ago
The Hindu - India cuts Russian oil imports by 38% in October 2025, sharpest fall so far - 48 min ago
The Guardian - Putin and Modi to meet amid politically treacherous times for Russia and India - 3 hours 39 min ago
SCMP - Why China-India border thaw faces fresh test from 17th century Dalai Lama - 8 hours 10 min ago
BusinessInsider - I flew in Air India's posh business-class seat for 15 hours. I didn't want to get off the plane. - 20 hours 41 min ago



Meta faces Europe antitrust investigation over WhatsApp AI policy
CNBC - 49 min 15 sec ago
The European bloc has launched an antitrust investigation into the social media giant over its use of AI in WhatsApp.
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Reuters - EU to launch antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp, source says - Reuters - 1 hour 23 min ago
NDTV - EU To Launch Antitrust Probe Into Meta Over Use Of AI In WhatsApp: Report - 1 hour 24 min ago
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New York Post - Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. studio and HBO Max would face stiff DOJ antitrust opposition: sources  - 11 hours 58 min ago



Henry Zeffman: Less than meets the eye to Starmer's words on Brexit
BBC - 1 hour 2 sec ago
This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.



US Halted Plans To Sanction Chinese Spy Agency To Maintain Trade Truce: Report
NDTV - 1 hour 39 min ago
The United States has halted plans to impose sanctions on China's ministry of state security over a massive cyber spying campaign to avoid derailing a trade truce struck by both countries this year, the Financial Times said on Wednesday.
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NDTV - Sanctions-Hit Iran's Rial Crashes To Record Low Of 1.2 Million To Dollar - 19 hours 6 min ago
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Indiatimes - Who is Jimena Araya aka Rosita and why was Venezuelan model and DJ sanctioned by US? Here's complete truth, her background, links to Tren de Aragua gang - 15 hours 1 min ago
The Hindu - Iran’s currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy - 22 hours 30 min ago



Ukraine, trade, pandas: What China's Xi and France's Macron discussed in Beijing
CNBC - 2 hours 4 min ago
China said it is open to importing more high-quality goods from France while urging a "fair, conducive environment" for Chinese businesses in the European nation.
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NDTV - Does Putin Use Body Doubles? Ukraine Says He Has Three - 4 hours 8 min ago
Deutsche Welle - Macron discusses Ukraine, trade with Xi in China - 7 hours 19 min ago
BBC - Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Florida after Moscow talks, White House says - 9 hours 18 min ago
Associated Press - Trump aides to meet with top Ukrainian negotiator Thursday in Miami for more Russia-Ukraine peace talks, AP source says. - Devdiscourse - 13 hours 11 min ago
CNBC - Putin threatens Europe with war if it wants one, as Ukraine peace talks falter - 18 hours 32 min ago
Reuters - Ukraine hits pipeline sending Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, source says - Reuters - 22 hours 18 min ago
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The Independent - Putin declares Russia will take all of Ukraine’s Donbas region by force - 1 hour 16 min ago
The Guardian - German chancellor warns leaders that decisions they make now on Ukraine will ‘decide the future of Europe’ – live - 2 hours 25 min ago
Indiatimes - Putin calls talks with US on ending the Ukraine war 'useful' but also 'difficult work' - 2 hours 48 min ago
BusinessInsider - Russia is still exporting plenty of oil — but earning far less to fund its war on Ukraine - 3 hours 20 min ago
Russia Today - Brussels does not want Ukraine corruption exposed – EU nation’s foreign minister - 4 hours 43 min ago
Sydney Morning Herald - Drone footage shows devastation in Ukrainian town all but encircled by Russian forces - 10 hours 34 min ago
SCMP - Trump says next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Putin meeting - 11 hours 17 min ago



Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort?
BBC - 2 hours 13 min ago
Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
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NDTV - Opinion: Opinion | Americans Are Starting To Lose Faith In Trump - 2 hours 18 min ago
Deutsche Welle - World Cup 2026 draw: Trump, Infantino and a peace prize - 2 hours 53 min ago
Reuters - US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon' - Reuters - 12 hours 24 min ago
FOX Business - Trump administration backs Bayer as Roundup fight moves toward Supreme Court - 12 hours 29 min ago
BBC - Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting? - 16 hours 25 min ago
CNBC - Trump administration to announce new fuel economy standards Wednesday, sources say - 22 hours 14 min ago
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The Independent - Hegseth forced out US Navy admiral who had legal concerns over Trump’s drug boat strikes: report - 1 hour 17 min ago
SCMP - With US warships near, Venezuela’s Maduro describes call with Trump - 4 hours 20 min ago
Sydney Morning Herald - The US expects fans to flock to the World Cup. But has Trump scored an own goal? - 6 hours 40 min ago
Indiatimes - US Rep Ilhan Omar calls Trump’s remarks on Somalis ‘Islamophobic,’ says he has a ‘creepy obsession’ - 7 hours 1 min ago
The Guardian - Half of Europeans see Trump as enemy of Europe, survey finds - 8 hours 10 min ago
New York Times - Newsom Warns That Trump Is ‘Trying to Wreck This Country’ - 10 hours 32 min ago
Russia Today - Netanyahu pushed Trump on pardon request – Axios - 20 hours 34 min ago



Inside Putin's Germany Years: How A Spy Agency Posting Influenced Him
NDTV - 3 hours 5 min ago
Years before Vladimir Putin became the president of Russia, one of the most powerful leaders in the world, he was a mid-ranking officer in the KGB, the Soviet Union's notorious security and intelligence agency.
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NDTV - Snipers, Anti-Terror Units: Delhi On High Alert Ahead Of Putin's Visit - 3 hours 55 min ago
BBC - Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi - 11 hours 3 min ago
COMMENTARY:
The Guardian - Is Putin about to go to war with Europe? – The Latest - 17 hours 20 min ago
Indiatimes - Witkoff, Kushner return with ‘no deal’, Putin roars against Europe; Zelenskyy sighs | Inside story - 21 hours 19 min ago



Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook
BBC - 5 hours 9 min ago
The tech giant will begin closing accounts for under 16s, a week before an official ban.
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The Independent - Meta begins removing Australian under-16s from Instagram and Facebook - 2 hours 48 min ago
The Guardian - Social media ban: Instagram and Facebook begin shutting down under-16 accounts in Australia as ban looms - 11 hours 1 min ago



Exclusive: India central bank to tolerate weaker rupee as inflows dry up, sources say - Reuters
Reuters - 5 hours 10 min ago
Exclusive: India central bank to tolerate weaker rupee as inflows dry up, sources say  Reuters



Pak-Origin Man Arrested In US With Car Full Of Guns To Carry Out Mass Shooting
NDTV - 5 hours 55 min ago
A Pakistani immigrant has been arrested in the United States for allegedly planning a mass shooting on the school's campus.
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Indiatimes - MGM National Harbor shooting: One man shot dead while ordering food; police say no active threat while search for gunman continues - 15 hours 52 min ago



US sawmills warn of accelerating closures as tariffs, weak demand squeeze industry
FOX Business - 6 hours 44 min ago
U.S. sawmills say tariffs, shrinking export markets and competition from cheaper wood alternatives are driving a surge in closures that threatens the hardwood industry.
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CNBC - Trump's South Korea tariff cuts are major boost for Hyundai and GM - 13 hours 47 min ago
FOX Business - Treasury Secretary Bessent warns tariff ruling would be 'loss for the American people' - 14 hours 37 sec ago
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SCMP - EU launches 1st formal review of Chinese EV tariffs after VW Anhui’s submission - 40 min 12 sec ago
AllAfrica - Kenya: Kenya, Uganda Reaffirm Commitment to Eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers, Boost Cross-Border Trade - 6 hours 14 min ago
Indiatimes - Trump’s $2,000 tariff refund plan: Is any $2,000 December relief approved by the IRS — what should Americans know about Recovery Rebate Credit deposits now? - 16 hours 56 min ago
New York Times - Bessent Defends Trump’s Use of Tariffs, Says They Are Not Fueling Inflation - 17 hours 51 min ago



Asia markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on rate-cut hopes fueled by weak jobs data
CNBC - 7 hours 17 min ago
The ADP report is the last jobs picture the Federal Reserve gets before it meets Dec. 9-10. Markets are now pricing in an 89% chance of a cut.
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CNBC - November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000, led by steep small business job cuts, ADP reports - 21 hours 55 min ago
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New York Post - Private employers cut 32K jobs last month — hiking odds of interest rate cut as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick goes on defensive - 17 hours 5 min ago
New York Times - Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, in Latest Sign of a Slowdown - 20 hours 23 min ago
The Guardian - Helen Garner says State Library of Victoria turned into ‘party central’ with planned job cuts to ‘bring disgrace’ on Melbourne - 21 hours 9 min ago



Trump Pardons Texas Democratic Lawmaker In Bribery And Conspiracy Case
NDTV - 9 hours 10 min ago
President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case on Wednesday, citing what he called a "weaponised" justice system.



Palantir CEO says 'poor people' are 'the only people who pay the price for being wrong in this culture'
FOX Business - 10 hours 15 min ago
Alex Karp said Americans have lost trust in major institutions because business leaders get bailed out after making "stupid decisions" while ordinary people "get nothing."
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CNBC - CrowdStrike CEO talks relationship with AWS: 'We're now part of the ecosystem there' - 11 hours 30 sec ago
Reuters - Trump met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on export controls, source says - Reuters - 14 hours 57 min ago
NDTV - After Defence Pushback, Court Shown Video Of US CEO Killer's Arrest - 17 hours 17 min ago
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BusinessInsider - Nvidia CEO on leading the largest company in the world: constant anxiety and thousands of emails every morning - 41 min 35 sec ago
Indiatimes - Suparna Mitra to join as MD & CEO of TeamLease Services - 4 hours 58 min ago
The Hindu - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages - 5 hours 36 min ago
The Independent - Luigi Mangione's court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing - 6 hours 7 min ago
SCMP - Nvidia CEO meets Trump, says he’s not sure if China would accept H200 chips - 12 hours 44 min ago
New York Post - Apollo CEO Marc Rowan declares NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani is ‘enemy’ of Jews for ‘normalizing antisemitism’ - 14 hours 48 min ago
New York Times - Palantir’s CEO Defends Trump, Dismisses Concerns About Company’s Work With ICE. - 15 hours 35 min ago



Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
FOX Business - 11 hours 20 min ago
The state of Hawaii has sued ByteDance, claiming TikTok was designed to be dangerously addictive for young users through manipulative features.
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Indiatimes - Global studies warn that TikTok and Instagram reels and shorts may seriously affect your brain and mental health, its consequences will leave you stunned - 7 hours 29 min ago
SCMP - TikTok to invest more than US$37 billion in Brazil data centre - 8 hours 25 min ago
The Independent - Vermont search-and-rescue teams are saving an ‘unprecedented’ number of lost skiers after TikTok trends - 13 hours 56 min ago



'My heart breaks every time I'm called a hero' - Hong Kong fire survivor
BBC - 11 hours 56 min ago
A survivor tells the BBC he feels guilty he didn't save more people from the blaze at his block of flats.
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BBC - Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze - 19 hours 37 min ago
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SCMP - Charity leader’s faith in humanity renewed as 294 pets rescued in Hong Kong fire - 47 min 52 sec ago
The Guardian - Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 159 as officials order citywide scaffolding net removal - 9 hours 50 min ago
New York Times - Hong Kong’s Response to Deadly Fire Shows China’s Play Book in Action - 18 hours 25 min ago
Indiatimes - Hong Kong fire death toll hits 159 after towers searched - 19 hours 37 min ago
The Independent - 1-year-old among those dead in Hong Kong apartment fires, 30 still missing - 19 hours 59 min ago



NYC luxury buyers reportedly flooding Miami Beach real estate market after Mamdani's mayoral election
FOX Business - 12 hours 35 min ago
Luxury real estate inquiries from New York buyers surged dramatically in Miami after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory, sparking widespread speculation of an exodus.
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CNBC - The niche real estate sector that’s luring big money for small kids' care - 22 hours 4 min ago



Bitcoin Miners Hunted After Stealing $1 Billion of Electricity From Malaysia Grid - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg - 13 hours 10 min ago
Bitcoin Miners Hunted After Stealing $1 Billion of Electricity From Malaysia Grid  Bloomberg.com
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The Independent - Bitcoin extends rebound as dollar heads for ninth straight decline - 13 hours 58 min ago
Indiatimes - Crypto funds surge: Bitcoin (BTC USD) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs see biggest weekly inflow in 7 weeks - 15 hours 19 min ago
New York Times - Bitcoin’s Predicted Sky-High Prices Have Not Panned Out - 19 hours 14 min ago



Trump promises 'largest tax refund season ever' for Americans coming in 2026
FOX Business - 15 hours 27 min ago
Trump announces record tax refunds coming for Americans as One Big Beautiful Bill Act provisions take effect, promising the largest refund season ever in 2026.
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CNBC - ETFs make it easier to invest in gold — the tax treatment may be the tricky part. Here's what to know - 21 hours 20 min ago
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Indiatimes - ‘Don’t forget to claim this ITR refund after buying a new car’: Finfluencer explains how to reclaim a common tax most buyers forget - 59 min 36 sec ago
The Hindu - Excise duty to ensure tax incidence on tobacco remains same after GST cess ends: Sitharaman - 22 hours 43 min ago



Microsoft sets the record straight, and Nike's CEO shakes up senior leadership
CNBC - 15 hours 50 min ago
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
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CNBC - Microsoft stock sinks on report AI product sales are missing growth goals - 20 hours 7 min ago
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BusinessInsider - Microsoft's reported sales struggles are a warning that huge AI spending might take a while to pay off - 17 hours 55 min ago
Indiatimes - MSFT stock price: Microsoft stock falls today after slashing AI sales targets – what investors need to know - 19 hours 53 min ago



Micron stops selling memory to consumers as demand spikes from AI chips
CNBC - 16 hours 5 min ago
Demand driven by the AI infrastructure boom is creating shortages for certain products like memory.
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Indiatimes - Fitch raises India's FY26 GDP forecast to 7.4% from 6.9%, on high consumer spending, GST reforms - 5 hours 22 min ago
The Straits Times - Micron to stop selling memory to consumers as demand soars for AI chips - 5 hours 40 min ago
The Hindu - India’s smartphone market sales volumes hit a plateau as consumers upgrading to costlier phones that they can hold for upto 3 years, says Xiaomi India - 20 hours 11 min ago



SEC Chairman Paul Atkins says agency tightening scrutiny of Chinese firms listing in US markets
FOX Business - 18 hours 21 min ago
Paul Atkins reveals that the SEC identified nearly a dozen Chinese companies in "ramp and dump" schemes, promising stronger oversight of foreign private issuers.



The $3 Trillion Stablecoin Link That’s Got Wall Street Doubting - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg - 18 hours 31 min ago
The $3 Trillion Stablecoin Link That’s Got Wall Street Doubting  Bloomberg.com



Bad jobs report caused by shutdown, deportations — not tariffs, Lutnick says
CNBC - 19 hours 3 min ago
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's defense of President Donald Trump's tariffs came as experts warn that the trade policies could hurt domestic head count.
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CNBC - Delta says government shutdown cost it $200 million, but forecasts strong travel demand into 2026 - 20 hours 14 min ago
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Indiatimes - Tezpur University shutdown reaches sixth day as students demand VC’s removal, CM’s proposal rejected - 3 hours 10 min ago
New York Post - Delta lost estimated $200 million from record-long US government shutdown, CEO says - 11 hours 52 min ago
The Independent - Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million - 15 hours 50 min ago
BusinessInsider - Delta says the shutdown travel chaos that canceled thousands of flights cost it $200 million - 21 hours 1 min ago



Airbus expects to deliver fewer aircrafts this year after a difficult few days. Here's how we got here.
CNBC - 20 hours 18 min ago
Airbus cut its delivery guidance Wednesday after a series of issues related to its popular aircraft A320.
COMMENTARY:
The Hindu - Why has Airbus ordered upgrades to its aircraft? | Explained - 8 hours 10 min ago
Indiatimes - Airbus suffers a hard landing as Boeing soars again - 16 hours 33 min ago
BusinessInsider - How 2 issues in a week with the world's most popular plane spooked Airbus investors - 18 hours 1 min ago
The Guardian - Airbus cuts plane delivery target amid A320 fuselage problem - 23 hours 20 min ago



SCOOP: Trump to unveil 'historic reset' of Biden fuel rules, touts $109 billion in savings
FOX Business - 20 hours 19 min ago
Trump unveils changes to CAFE fuel economy standards that the White House says will save American families $109 billion while meeting with Ford, GM and Stellantis executives.
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - Trump proposes slashing Biden's fuel economy rules to make it easier for carmakers to sell ICE vehicles - 9 hours 49 min ago
New York Post - Trump moves to slash ‘horrible’ Biden-era fuel efficiency standards - 12 hours 38 min ago
The Guardian - Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks - 13 hours 6 min ago
BusinessInsider - GM CEO says she privately told Biden that Musk and Tesla deserved more credit for EVs in the US after White House snub - 18 hours 35 sec ago
The Independent - Biden derangement syndrome? Trump pardons Democrat to get back at former president - 19 hours 16 min ago



Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
CNBC - 20 hours 42 min ago
Stocks were headed for a higher open this morning, building on the previous session's gains.
COMMENTARY:
The Hindu - Stock markets bounce back after falling in early deals - 5 hours 49 min ago
BusinessInsider - JPMorgan is the most excited about these 3 areas of the stock market heading into 2026 - 19 hours 23 min ago
Indiatimes - US stock market today: S&P 500 sets fresh record, Dow climbs — but Nasdaq drops as traders rotate. Here are the stocks gaining big - 19 hours 41 min ago



Former EU top diplomat Mogherini accused in fraud investigation
BBC - 23 hours 9 min ago
The inquiry centres on allegations of favouritism in EU funding for a training programme at a school headed by Federica Mogherini.
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - 'True extremist': Minnesota Sen. Holmstrom torches judge who overturned $7.2M fraud conviction - 19 hours 10 min ago
Russia Today - Former EU foreign policy chief charged with fraud and corruption - 20 hours 34 min ago
The Guardian - Ex-EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption - 22 hours 44 min ago
The Independent - Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini faces corruption accusations in fraud probe - 23 hours 4 min ago