Geopolitics
‘Hits close to home’: US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Case could determine future of century-old practice of infants being born in US automatically being granted citizenship.
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Geopolitics
Trump seeks to redefine who gets to be an American with birthright citizenship case
The Guardian – World · Europe
Most Americans support the rule that anyone born in the US is a US citizen, and a majority of supreme court justices are skeptical of Trump’s efforts to restri…
Geopolitics
US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Donald Trump is the first president to appear at a Supreme Court oral argument, as he pushes to end birthright citizenship in the US.
Geopolitics
Families cram into Greek court for trial into deadliest train crash
BBC News – World · Europe
Fifty-seven people were killed when two trains collided in 2023 in the worst rail accident in Greek history, with 36 accused in a trial expected to last years.
Geopolitics
Ali Zafar wins defamation case against Meesha Shafi: Why it matters
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Shafi’s 2018 sexual harassment allegations against Zafar are widely seen as Pakistan’s highest‑profile #MeToo case.
Geopolitics
Royal Navy captain steps back from duties over link to MP whose husband faces China spy claims
The Guardian – World · Europe
Joani Reid MP reportedly swapped flirtatious messages with senior officer in charge of nuclear-armed submarineA Royal Navy captain in charge of one of Britain’…
Geopolitics
When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture
The New York Times – World · US
An Argentine woman, who is white, could face years in prison after being accused of racism. The case has set off intense debate in Argentina and Brazil.
Geopolitics
Trump in court: US prez makes history, attends hearing on birthright citizenship
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication, offering diverse perspectives round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness i…
Geopolitics
Watch: Cabbie abuses motorist after wrong-side driving triggers near-collision in Delhi
Times of India – World · India
A dashcam video of a cab driving on the wrong side of the road in Dwarka, leading to a near-collision and verbal abuse, has gone viral. Delhi Police has regist…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong weighs tougher enforcement against illegal fuel sales as prices soar
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s security minister has revealed that authorities are reviewing fire safety laws to expand enforcement powers and toughen penalties as part of a broa…
Geopolitics
US church launches search for new HKIS school head amid legal row with operator
South China Morning Post – World · China
A US church that co-founded a prestigious Hong Kong international school has said it will take the lead in searching for a new head as the operator had failed …
Geopolitics
US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Advocates warn of fallout for immigrants as challenge to Trump executive order to be heard before top US court.
Geopolitics
Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
BBC News – World · Europe
Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.
Geopolitics
Check-in to courtroom: Hotel guest told to pay over Rs 16 lakh for not paying dues
Times of India – World · India
- Vindhya Pabolu covers consumer, RERA, legal, and civic issues impacting residents. - Focuses on everyday challenges like water/garbage mismanagement, prope…
Geopolitics
How a desi attorney is fighting Trump's order on birthright citizenship
Times of India – World · India
- US Supreme Court hears arguments on Wednesday about birthright citizenship. - Case focuses on whether children of undocumented immigrants are automatically…
Geopolitics
Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Authorities say Li Xiong was arrested in Cambodia and deported at the request of Chinese authorities. He is linked to an accused scam center kingpin who was ex…
Geopolitics
Malaysian anti-corruption body offers to pay for witness’s flight in chips probe
South China Morning Post – World · China
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency on Wednesday offered to pay for the flight of a London-based key witness to help with its investigation into possible corrupt…
Geopolitics
Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Donald Trump seemed to suggest work on the $400 million White House ballroom could continue despite a judge’s order.
Geopolitics
Tiger Woods 'stepping away' for treatment after DUI arrest
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Tiger Woods has announced a break from golf four days after he crashed his SUV and was arrested for driving under influence. Fans had been awaiting his return …
General
Diaries of Mao Zedong aide can stay at Stanford rather than return to China, U.S. court rules
NBC News – World · US
The diaries of an aide to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong can stay at Stanford University, a federal judge ruled Tuesday, ending a yearslong legal battle that…
Geopolitics
Bihar woman dragged on road, groped, clothes torn; act filmed as onlookers watch, 2 held
Times of India – World · India
In Nalanda, Bihar, a disturbing incident unfolded when a married woman was subjected to public groping and an attempted gang rape, captured in a video that qui…
Geopolitics
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT ‘conversion’ talk therapy
The Hindu – World · India
Christian therapist challenged the ban on free speech grounds; more than two dozen U.S. States ban or limit this therapy
Geopolitics
Couple convicted of stealing trade secrets for China loses US citizenship
South China Morning Post – World · China
A federal judge has revoked the US citizenship of a naturalised married couple from China after their 2021 convictions for stealing sensitive medical trade sec…
Geopolitics
No livestreaming of Tai Po fire inquiry due to doxxing concerns: committee head
South China Morning Post – World · China
The seventh session of the independent inquiry into last year’s fire at Wang Fuk Court – Hong Kong’s deadliest in decades – is under way with the focus turning…
Geopolitics
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child ‘conversion therapy’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
In an eight-to-one decision, the high court ruled against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds.
Geopolitics
Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Plea comes hours after sheriff's report said the golfer showed signs of impairment at the scene of last week's crash.
Geopolitics
Judge temporarily halts Trump’s $400m White House ballroom project
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation.
Geopolitics
‘A law of death that only applies to Palestinians’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Protesters demanded UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer act, not just condemn, Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians.
Geopolitics
Court orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The judge said US presidents are not owners of the White House and Congress must approve any changes to the building.
Geopolitics
US judge blocks Trump order that barred funding for NPR, PBS
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A federal judge has blocked a presidential directive that barred funding for NPR and PBS media entities. Separately, an appeals court panel paused a federal ju…
Geopolitics
US judge orders Trump to halt $400m White House ballroom project
The Guardian – World · Europe
US president demolished East Wing of White House last year to make way for 90,000-sq-ft projectSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts …
Geopolitics
Japan allows divorced couples to negotiate joint custody of children for first time
The Guardian – World · Europe
The new rules are the first major change to the country’s laws governing child-rearing in more than a centuryDivorced couples in Japan will be able to negotiat…
Geopolitics
Tiger Woods to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash
BBC News – World · Europe
The golf champion was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after clipping a truck and rolling his car in Florida on Friday.
Geopolitics
X urges government to review order blocking 12 user accounts
Times of India – World · India
- Abhinav Garg serves as Delhi's legal editor, covering courts and legal challenges impacting the capital. - He simplifies complex legal jargon and explains …
Geopolitics
Judge orders halt on White House ballroom construction, ruling leaves Trump seething
The Hindu – World · India
The judge suspended enforcement of his order for 14 days, acknowledging that the case “raises novel and weighty issues, that halting an ongoing construction pr…
Tech & Startups
Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what?
TechCrunch · US
Meta faces thousands more court cases while Congress has proposed numerous bills addressing children’s online safety, some heavily criticized.
Geopolitics
Judge halts Trump’s White House ballroom project unless Congress approves it
South China Morning Post – World · China
A US judge blocked Donald Trump on Tuesday from proceeding with construction of a US$400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing…
Geopolitics
Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
BBC News – World · Europe
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the "steward" of the White House, but not the "owner".
Geopolitics
Is Social Media the New Tobacco?
The New York Times – World · US
A landmark court ruling in an online addiction case could be very bad news for big tech companies.
Geopolitics
Malayalam director Ranjith arrested in attempted sexual assault case
Times of India – World · India
Noted Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith was taken into custody on Tuesday evening in connection with an attempted sexual assault case, police officials said.
Geopolitics
TG bill becomes law; uncertainty over 32K self-identified TG certificates
Times of India – World · India
- **Transgender Rights Bill 2026** passed into law with President Droupadi Murmu's assent. - **Amendment** includes social security, employment, and anti-dis…
Geopolitics
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Colorado had banned therapy seeking to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ patients under 18. Over 20 US states and much of Europe, inclu…
Geopolitics
Penguin to sue OpenAI over ChatGPT version of German children’s book
The Guardian – World · Europe
Publisher alleges AI research company’s chatbot violated its copyright over Coconut the Little Dragon seriesPenguin Random House has filed a lawsuit against Op…
Geopolitics
U.S. Assures Colombian President Petro He Does Not Face Charges Right Now
The New York Times – World · US
The Justice Department is examining Gustavo Petro for possible ties to drug traffickers. U.S. officials have told him that for now he does not face criminal ch…
Geopolitics
Japan rape accuser condemns prosecution’s failure to protect victims
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Japanese prosecutor who publicly accused her boss of rape condemned her office on Tuesday for failing to protect victims, after it rejected her request for a…
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