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- The candidacy of Hu Binchen, an official in the Chinese public security ministry, was also opposed by alliance of lawmakers from 20 countries
- Election helps China use global policing body for repressive policies, endangering Hongkonger, Uygur, Tibetan, Taiwanese and Chinese dissidents, alliance says
Interpol elects UAE official Ahmed Naser al-Raisi as president amid human rights complaints from five countries.
Interpol elects UAE official Ahmed Naser al-Raisi as president amid human rights complaints from five countries.
Electing Hu Binchen would endorse misuse of the police body, endangering Hong Kong, Uygur, Tibetan, Taiwanese and Chinese dissidents, they say in letter.
Electing Hu Binchen would endorse misuse of the police body, endangering Hong Kong, Uygur, Tibetan, Taiwanese and Chinese dissidents, they say in letter.
Red notice led Morocco to detain Yidiresi Aishan, who lives in Turkey. Beijing has been accused of misusing the Interpol system to repatriate dissidents.
Red notice led Morocco to detain Yidiresi Aishan, who lives in Turkey. Beijing has been accused of misusing the Interpol system to repatriate dissidents.
International agency says it is doing a review of the request after receiving new information.
International agency says it is doing a review of the request after receiving new information.
A US Congressman has said he will ask Morocco to halt proceedings and campaigners have urged France to intervene in the case of Yidiresi Aishan.
A US Congressman has said he will ask Morocco to halt proceedings and campaigners have urged France to intervene in the case of Yidiresi Aishan.
‘We are also taking steps to make sure that Taiwan is able to defend itself,’ said Jonathan Fritz, the State Department’s deputy assistant secretary for China, Mongolia and Taiwan coordination.
‘We are also taking steps to make sure that Taiwan is able to defend itself,’ said Jonathan Fritz, the State Department’s deputy assistant secretary for China, Mongolia and Taiwan coordination.
The UK parliament’s influential Foreign Affairs Committee releases new report alleging Chinese actions to control ‘strategically important’ international organisations.
The UK parliament’s influential Foreign Affairs Committee releases new report alleging Chinese actions to control ‘strategically important’ international organisations.
Interpol warns criminals are trying to scale up trade in counterfeit jabs across the world.
Interpol warns criminals are trying to scale up trade in counterfeit jabs across the world.
State television reported Reza Karimi left the Islamic republic before sabotaging the Natanz facility’s power grid.
State television reported Reza Karimi left the Islamic republic before sabotaging the Natanz facility’s power grid.
The ‘red notice’ seeks the arrest of Shanghai-born US citizen Qinxuan Pan for the fatal shooting in New Haven, Connecticut in February.
The ‘red notice’ seeks the arrest of Shanghai-born US citizen Qinxuan Pan for the fatal shooting in New Haven, Connecticut in February.
Seizure of counterfeit shots leads police to network in China, resulting in arrest of 80 suspects in raid on manufacturing facilities.
Seizure of counterfeit shots leads police to network in China, resulting in arrest of 80 suspects in raid on manufacturing facilities.
Andrey Kovalenko, who fled an immigration office in Bali to avoid deportation, was held at a villa in tourist hub Kuta along with his girlfriend.
Andrey Kovalenko, who fled an immigration office in Bali to avoid deportation, was held at a villa in tourist hub Kuta along with his girlfriend.
Andrey Kovalenko sneaked out of the immigration office at the Denpasar detention centre while awaiting deportation.
Andrey Kovalenko sneaked out of the immigration office at the Denpasar detention centre while awaiting deportation.
Australian police allege Tse Chi Lop is the head of ‘the Sam Gor syndicate’, which dominates the US$70 billion-a-year Asia-Pacific drug trade.
Australian police allege Tse Chi Lop is the head of ‘the Sam Gor syndicate’, which dominates the US$70 billion-a-year Asia-Pacific drug trade.
US$154 million in illicit funds seized during year-long investigation, supported by law enforcement agencies in 35 countries.
US$154 million in illicit funds seized during year-long investigation, supported by law enforcement agencies in 35 countries.
The police organisation has asked 194 member countries for assistance to arrest Vorayuth Yoovidhya over his role in a 2012 hit-and-run crash.
The police organisation has asked 194 member countries for assistance to arrest Vorayuth Yoovidhya over his role in a 2012 hit-and-run crash.
Environmental group WWF says China was an ‘easy solution’ for many countries but there now needed to be a global framework to tackle the waste issue.
Environmental group WWF says China was an ‘easy solution’ for many countries but there now needed to be a global framework to tackle the waste issue.
A document circulated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection accuses the former Interpol president of using military officers as his personal servants.
A document circulated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection accuses the former Interpol president of using military officers as his personal servants.
United States has refused to extradite Anne Sacoolas over death of teen motorcyclist Harry Dunn, saying she has diplomatic immunity.
United States has refused to extradite Anne Sacoolas over death of teen motorcyclist Harry Dunn, saying she has diplomatic immunity.
Archbishop Chrysostomos II said he was only responding to a property developer’s request to support Low naturalisation. Meanwhile, Mahathir’s media adviser referenced the Israeli intelligence arm and said authorities should ‘do a Mossad’ to get Low back.
Archbishop Chrysostomos II said he was only responding to a property developer’s request to support Low naturalisation. Meanwhile, Mahathir’s media adviser referenced the Israeli intelligence arm and said authorities should ‘do a Mossad’ to get Low back.
In lawsuit filed with the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Grace Meng asserts the global policing body threatened her if she spoke out.
In lawsuit filed with the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Grace Meng asserts the global policing body threatened her if she spoke out.
Former Interpol president, Meng Hongwei, stood trial for corruption in Tianjin, China on June 20. He pleaded guilty to accepting US$2 million in bribes. In 2016, Meng was the first elected Interpol president from China. He served as the vice-minister of public security at the same time. He disappeared into police custody after returning to China from France in September 2018. The court will convict and sentence Meng at a later date.
Former Interpol president, Meng Hongwei, stood trial for corruption in Tianjin, China on June 20. He pleaded guilty to accepting US$2 million in bribes. In 2016, Meng was the first elected Interpol president from China. He served as the vice-minister of public security at the same time. He disappeared into police custody after returning to China from France in September 2018. The court will convict and sentence Meng at a later date.
The ex-chief of the global policing body faces trial in northern China after last being seen in France in September.
The ex-chief of the global policing body faces trial in northern China after last being seen in France in September.
Interpol identified one suspect as Mohamed Milhan, a senior leader of National Thowheeth Jama’ath, which was blamed for the hotel and church bombings.
Interpol identified one suspect as Mohamed Milhan, a senior leader of National Thowheeth Jama’ath, which was blamed for the hotel and church bombings.
The nomination of Andy Tsang is Beijing’s first attempt to fill a top position at a major international organisation since it arrested Interpol chief Meng Hongwei.
The nomination of Andy Tsang is Beijing’s first attempt to fill a top position at a major international organisation since it arrested Interpol chief Meng Hongwei.
Grace Meng’s lawyers argue she would be in danger in China after criticising authorities for the handling of her husband Meng Hongwei’s case.
Grace Meng’s lawyers argue she would be in danger in China after criticising authorities for the handling of her husband Meng Hongwei’s case.
Official accused of taking ‘huge amounts of bribes’, Supreme People’s Procuratorate says on conclusion of its investigation.
Official accused of taking ‘huge amounts of bribes’, Supreme People’s Procuratorate says on conclusion of its investigation.
Grace Meng blasted a statement by China’s anti-corruption watchdog, which said Meng Hongwei had spent ‘lavish’ amounts of state funds and abused his power. Speaking from France, she said the CCDI had made ‘vague, general, uncorroborated statements’ about her husband.
Grace Meng blasted a statement by China’s anti-corruption watchdog, which said Meng Hongwei had spent ‘lavish’ amounts of state funds and abused his power. Speaking from France, she said the CCDI had made ‘vague, general, uncorroborated statements’ about her husband.
Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Paris on Monday, where he will meet the French president.
Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Paris on Monday, where he will meet the French president.