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British teen rapists get detention after outrage at lenient sentences

South China Morning Post – World · China

Two British teenagers convicted of rape must serve time in custody, an appeal judge ruled on Thursday, after a public outcry over a judge’s decision to spare t…

Geopolitics

Woman accused of money laundering in Wang Fuk Court fire case granted HK$300,000 bail

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong court has granted bail to an assistant manager of the project consultant behind a HK$336 million (US$42.8 million) renovation project at the fire-r…

Geopolitics

Unmarried Indonesian couple get 21 lashes each over viral live stream kiss

South China Morning Post – World · China

A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned on Thursday after an Islamic sharia court convicted them of violating Islamic law …

Geopolitics

China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Rather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.

Geopolitics

Japan’s detention system under scrutiny after ruling on abuse of restraints

South China Morning Post – World · China

A court order requiring Japan’s government to compensate the family of a Peruvian man who sustained a broken arm at an immigration facility has intensified scr…

Geopolitics

Despite marquee losses, Supreme Court term grows Trump’s presidential power

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Set backs on tariffs, birthright citizenship overlay broad interpretation of presidential power supported by Trump.

Geopolitics

Greek politician's mother dies of wounds after arson attack

BBC News – World · Europe

Three separate attacks involving petrol bombs and other improvised devices took place in Thessaloniki in the early hours of Wednesday.

Geopolitics

Man guilty of attempted murder of three children in Dublin

BBC News – World · Europe

Riad Bouchaker denied attempting to murder three children and assaulting four other people on 23 November 2023.

Geopolitics

Japan's new joint custody law reshapes divorce debate

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

As Japan introduces joint custody, some couples find it easier to part ways. But the reform sparks debate over whether children's interests are truly central i…

Geopolitics

German prosecutors arrest Rwanda genocide suspect

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A German-Rwandan national has been arrested on suspicion of complicity in murders during Rwanda's 1994 genocide. He is thought to have been personally involved…

Geopolitics

Malaysia closes jurisdictional gaps on child sexual abuse in ‘meaningful reform’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia has given its courts the power to prosecute some sexual offences against children committed overseas, extending the reach of its law beyond national b…

Geopolitics

US Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship: What it means for Indian families

Indian Express – World · India

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The US Supreme Court reaffirmed birthright citizenship for children born on US soil to undocumen…

Geopolitics

Lost your property papers? What you should do to get duplicate copy of lost sale deed

Times of India – World · India

Losing your property's sale deed doesn't erase your ownership. If misplaced, approach the Sub-Registrar's office with property details and a written applicatio…

Geopolitics

No wedding rituals, no valid Hindu marriage despite registration: Gujarat HC

Times of India – World · India

A marriage certificate alone cannot validate a Hindu marriage if essential religious rites like Saptapadi were never performed, the Gujarat High Court has rule…

Geopolitics

US supreme court agrees to hear challenges to assault-weapons bans

The Guardian – World · Europe

Justices to consider whether bans on AR-15s and similar semi-automatic firearms violate second amendmentThe US supreme court will consider whether bans on AR-1…

Geopolitics

Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

Geopolitics

Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for huge fraud

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A federal judge said Guo's fraud cost more than 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.

Geopolitics

Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

BBC News – World · Europe

Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.

Geopolitics

One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court

BBC News – World · Europe

While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

Geopolitics

​HC order on ethanol allocation will hit national policy, SC told​

Times of India – World · India

- Supreme Court agrees to hear OMC's plea against Karnataka High Court's ruling. - Case involves dispute over revenue or regulatory compliance between OMC an…

Geopolitics

Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but upholds other Trump firings

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Supreme Court upheld President Trump's power to fire heads of independent federal agencies, w…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong proposes sweeping overhaul of sex crime laws

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have proposed a major overhaul of outdated sexual offences laws, including criminalising same-sex rape, introducing new offences and esta…

Geopolitics

Former Alaska mayor charged with sexually abusing teenage girls. He was once ‘parent of the year’

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Former Alaska mayor Ulric Jeffery Ulroan, 48, has been charged with 47 counts of criminal charges…

Geopolitics

Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

BBC News – World · Europe

The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

Geopolitics

Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt

BBC News – World · Europe

Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.

Geopolitics

Indian passport holders abroad treated as citizens for using RTI

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear and concise bullet points summarizing the article: • The Indian government is considering revising rules to make passport a conclusive pro…

Geopolitics

US Senate challenger, incumbent with same name to appear on Alaska ballot

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Republican Senator Dan Sullivan has sought to have a namesake primary challenger removed, citing midterm confusion.

Geopolitics

Military-age Ukrainian men could lose EU protection

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The European Commission has suggested withdrawing protection status for military-age Ukrainian males. A number of EU countries support the move — and so does K…

Geopolitics

Bayer: Why so many Roundup weedkiller lawsuits?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Bayer was sued for failing to add cancer warnings to its controversial pesticide Roundup when US regulators opposed adding one. DW asks if the latest Supreme C…

Geopolitics

MoJ to examine case of British woman strangled by US fighter pilot, UK justice minister says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sarah Steele had ‘distressing and degrading’ experience under US military justice system after assault by airman in CambridgeA UK justice minister has describe…

Geopolitics

Magdeburg Christmas market attacker sentenced to life

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Magdeburg court has sentenced a 51-year-old to life after his 2024 attack on a Christmas market in the city. He drove a rental car through a security cordon …

Geopolitics

'Acid does not discriminate': Jharkhand HC raises compensation for male attack survivor

Times of India – World · India

Jharkhand High Court significantly increased acid attack survivor Rahul Kumar's compensation from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, deeming the initial amount 'meagre'.…

Geopolitics

Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants

BBC News – World · Europe

The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.

Geopolitics

Can college withhold certificates for unpaid course fee? Calcutta HC says no

Times of India – World · India

A dental college must refund a student's full fees and return her original documents after she withdrew from an MDS program within six days. The Calcutta High …

Geopolitics

Power of Hong Kong’s new national security regulation must be exercised prudently

South China Morning Post – World · China

The recent enactment of the Safeguarding National Security (Procedural Matters) Regulation has generated significant interest and commentary on Hong Kong’s leg…

Geopolitics

'Roll out e-Zero FIRs in all states to speed up cyber fraud probes': PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Prime Minister Narendra Modi advises states to register e-Zero FIRs for cybercrime cases, he…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to reform Medical Council to improve handling of complaints

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities intend to reform the city’s medical watchdog by raising the proportion of lay members to more than a third and requiring the time frames …

Geopolitics

Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire

BBC News – World · Europe

Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.

Geopolitics

Courts now face challenge of preserving public trust, says CJI

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Chief Justice Surya Kant acknowledges the judiciary faces the challenge of maintaining public tru…

Geopolitics

National security certification power won’t affect appeals: Hong Kong justice chief

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the ad…

Geopolitics

US Supreme Court says Rastafarian man shaved by prison guards can’t sue

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The high court has upheld ruling that prisoners cannot sue prison staff for money damages under religious liberties law.

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Can NRIs hold joint NRO accounts with residents - and what they need to know

Your Story · India

Can NRIs hold joint NRO accounts with residents - and what they need to know A resident family member can help manage finances in India, but joint NRO account…

Geopolitics

Thailand auctions US$18 million superyacht linked to supersized fraud

South China Morning Post – World · China

A luxury superyacht seized from fugitive financier Benjamin Mauerberger is due for auction at a starting price of US$18 million on Tuesday, as authorities seek…

Geopolitics

US judge blocks Trump administration subpoena against Minnesota officials

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ruling represents setback for investigation that targeted state Democratic officials who criticised immigration raids.

Geopolitics

Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre

BBC News – World · Europe

Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.

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