Authorities foiled the drug smuggling operation after thermal cameras detected the pills, which were hidden in plastic containers and then wrapped in bags and placed in bundles of reeds.

A federal judge dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday but blocked the Justice Department from refiling charges, citing concerns over political influence.

The U.K. has sanctioned two influential Georgian judges, claiming they were corrupt and favored the ruling party.

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on the socialite wife of Boris Rotenberg, a billionaire and close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Boris Rotenberg remains under sanctions imposed after Russia ...