Peru’s former president has been sentenced to 13 years in prison in a major graft case, marking one of the country’s toughest verdicts against a top political leader.


Peru's former president sentenced to 13 years in prison in graft case

Breaking: Ex-Sri Lankan President remanded in custody till August 26

Sri Lanka’s former President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested on Friday over accusations of misusing government funds. The arrest follows a police inquiry into his September 2023 trip to London—attending an event at a British university honoring his wife—while serving as head of state. Authorities allege state resources were diverted for personal reasons.


Ex-Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested on corruption charge

Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Former United States President Donald Trump, known for not being fond of reading books, recently admitted that he hasn't read her wife's memoir. Shortly after dodging another assassination attempt, Trump was seen holding a campaign rally in Uniondale, New York, where he urged his supporters to buy the former first lady's book.

'I don’t know, I didn’t': Trump admits not reading wife Melania's memoir

While social media is crowded with posts about Former US president Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris, a video of Trump's dance moves at a public event has gone viral.

Watch: Former US president Donald Trump's dance moves take social media by storm

Ukraine's former president Petro Poroshenko said that he was stopped from exiting the country on Friday morning (Dec 2) which he called as a politically motivated step to disrupt his work schedule.

Ukraine’s former president claims he was stopped from leaving country

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, on Wednesday (May 17) lost his appeal against a 2021 corruption sentence in a Paris court. However, instead of spending time in jail, the former president will serve his time at his home but will have to wear an electronic tag.

Explained | Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his many legal woes

General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, the former President of Pakistan, passed away at a hospital in Dubai on Sunday (February 5) morning at the age of 79 following a prolonged illness. Speaking to the news agency Reuters, Shazia Siraj, spokesperson for Pakistan's consulate in Dubai and embassy in Abu Dhabi, said "I can confirm that he passed away this morning." Pakistan's military expressed condolences on his death.

Former Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri reacts on Pervez Musharraf's death

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses condolence on Pervez Musharraf's death

Former President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) passes away after a prolonged illness, at a hospital in Dubai. Reportedly, the former four-star general succumbed to 'Amyloidosis'. Watch further to know more.

General Pervez Musharraf no more, dies in Dubai

Pervez Musharraf: Pakistan's last military ruler and architect of the Kargil War

Former President Pervez Musharraf's last rites to be held in Pakistan

Breaking: General Pervez Musharraf passes away at a hospital in Dubai

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has reportedly reapplied for his U.S. citizenship. It is believed that the former President’s lawyers have appealed to the US State Department. Watch further to know more.

WION Dispatch: Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya reapplies for U.S. Citizenship

Fernández de Kirchner, who was Argentina's president for two terms between 2007 and 2015, was found guilty of fraud on Tuesday. Though she is unlikely to serve any prison time soon because she has immunity as a result of her government roles and is expected to launch a lengthy appeals process that could take years.

Argentina's VP Cristina Fernández sentenced to six years in jail, know why

Angola's former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos died on Friday in Barcelona hospital. He came to power 4 years after Angola gained Independence.

Angola's former president Dos Santos dies at 79 in Barcelona hospital

Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his role in the attack on the US Capitol by his supporters, a judge decided Friday, ruling that the Republican does not enjoy presidential immunity in this case.

Trump can be prosecuted for role in US Capitol riot, judge rules

India's Former President Pranab Mukherjee has passed away. Mukherjee was one of the most respected politicians in India. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna for his service to the nation.

Gravitas: Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

The health condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee has declined as he has developed a lung infection, the Army's Research and Referral Hospital said on Wednesday.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's health declines, develops lung infection

5 Life Lessons To Learn From Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was not just an eminent scientist, a people's President and an illustrious recipient of Bharat Ratna.

Gravitas: Remembering Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, The People's President

Over 100 Buddhist monks commemorate the 253 victims killed in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday bombings with praying session in one of the bombed church on Sunday (April 28). Security was tight as 125 monks, including former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, attended the ceremony at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo where one of the bombs went off last Sunday (April 21).

Buddhists pray for victims of Sri Lanka attacks in bombed hotel

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An Afghan delegation led by former president Hamid Karzai and representatives of the Taliban say that they would continue their peace talks following two days of negotiations in Russia.

Afghan politicians, Taliban say talks to continue

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