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Geopolitics

Imran Khan Is Granted Brief Hospital Visit Before Returning to Prison

The New York Times – World · US

The former prime minister of Pakistan, who was convicted on corruption charges, has been fighting a legal battle over his medical treatment.

Geopolitics

Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’

The Guardian – World · Europe

UK Foreign Office condemns use of national security law to convict activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tungTwo Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigil…

Geopolitics

Imran Khan: A timeline of jailed ex-Pakistan PM’s legal battles

The Hindu – World · India

With Imran Khan’s medical check-up stirring the political winds in Pakistan again, here is a timeline of the cricketer-turned-politician’s key legal battles, i…

Geopolitics

Opatra London and Hong Kong distributor suspend local operations after arrests

South China Morning Post – World · China

The British headquarters and Hong Kong distributor of beauty product company Opatra London have suspended local operations after allegations of aggressive sale…

Startups

Supreme Court asks Matrimony.com, Jodi365 to explore settlement in ‘Jodii’ trademark dispute

Your Story · India

The apex court kept Matrimony.com’s plea pending after the company proposed renaming its matchmaking app 'Jodi Matrimony', giving the two sides an opportunity …

AI / Deep Tech

When AI designs a drug, who gets the credit?

MIT Technology Review · Global

When the biotech company Insilico Medicine used its computer models to propose a promising drug for pulmonary fibrosis, it enthusiastically claimed in a press …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial

BBC News – World · Europe

Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.

Geopolitics

Indian-origin CEO who fired 900 on Zoom faces legal hurdle to get job back

Indian Express – World · India

- Better Home & Finance sues Vishal Garg to block his return as CEO, seeking a 30-day pause on shareholder support and voiding collected approvals. - Garg fa…

Geopolitics

Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan allowed brief hospital visit after uproar over health

The Guardian – World · Europe

Supreme court ordered transfer of ex-leader whose health is reportedly deteriorating, but he was returned to prison several hours later Pakistan’s jailed form…

Geopolitics

Meta faces landmark child-safety trial over Instagram and Facebook

Indian Express – World · India

- 29 U.S. states sue Meta for designing Facebook/Instagram to prioritize engagement over child safety, risking mental health issues and financial penalties. …

Geopolitics

A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition

The New York Times – World · US

Clément Vandenkerckhove was born to Belgium’s Prince Laurent before his marriage. He is now a prince himself, though he is not expected to have royal duties.

Geopolitics

Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison

The Hindu – World · India

The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court convicted Hui, 67, and Evergrande of engaging in large-scale financial fraud in inflating the group's assets and conce…

Geopolitics

Founder of China’s Evergrande jailed for life after pleading guilty to fraud

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hui Ka Yan also forfeits all his personal property and the company he set up is given hefty finesBusiness live – latest updatesThe founder of Evergrande, one o…

Geopolitics

Lawyer who represented Mehul Choksi charged with sexual assault in London

The Hindu – World · India

His assistant, Manpreet Kaur, was also arrested at the scene and has been charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault

Geopolitics

Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Chinese court ordered the former billionaire's assets to be confiscated and fined Evergrande-related companies billions of dollars.

Geopolitics

What happened to Imran Khan? Gavaskar, Kapil Dev had raised health concerns; Supreme Court steps in

Indian Express – World · India

- Supreme Court orders Imran Khan’s transfer to Islamabad hospital for medical treatment and allows weekly family meetings. - Khan faces multiple legal cases…

Geopolitics

Jailed Imran Khan must be moved to Islamabad hospital: Pak Supreme Court

Indian Express – World · India

- Supreme Court orders Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical checkup and weekly family meetings. - Medical board to oversee his treatment, i…

Geopolitics

Indian-origin grandma with a green card detained by ICE after 27 years in US

Indian Express – World · India

- Venkata Vasamsetty, a US green card holder detained by ICE, faced renewed deportation claims despite a prior judge dismissing her case. - Authorities alleg…

Geopolitics

Alan Jones allegedly kissed young man in wardrobe of James Packer’s personal suite at Crown Towers, court hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live…

Geopolitics

Never accepted Nalsar invitation, so no question of going: CJI

Times of India – World · India

- CJI Surya Kant declines invitation to be chief guest at National Academy of Legal Sciences' convocation. - Event is part of the academy's annual convocatio…

Geopolitics

Fleeing drowning scene not proof of culpability, says SC

Times of India – World · India

Acquits 2 Men Held Guilty Of Killing Friend

Geopolitics

TMC paid little-known company Rs 160 crore to buy a jet & helicopter: ED

Times of India – World · India

'Paid Another Rs 187Cr As Rent But Didn't Utilise Minimum Guaranteed Hours, Chartered Others For Rs 149Cr'

Geopolitics

US Attorney General Blanche defends colleague after Trump’s reflecting pool slam

South China Morning Post – World · China

US Attorney General Todd Blanche said ⁠on Sunday that ⁠he backs top Washington prosecutor ⁠Jeanine Pirro, who was criticised by US President Donald Trump for t…

Geopolitics

CISF officer suspended after woman alleges photo misconduct on Delhi Metro

Times of India – World · India

- CISF officer suspended after woman alleged he took her photos. - Video shows passengers confronting him in metro coach. - Inquiry ordered into allegation…

Geopolitics

UP judge sentences 22 to death in 4 months, sparks debate over 'rarest of rare' doctrine

Times of India – World · India

- Ravi Kumar Diwakar, Additional district and sessions judge in Agra, gained national attention after ordering a videographic survey of Gyan. - The survey ai…

Geopolitics

BBC asks US court for help with testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

South China Morning Post – World · China

Britain’s BBC asked a US court for help in getting documents and testimony from members of US President Donald Trump’s family in connection with his US$10-bill…

Geopolitics

Customs steps in after woman claims beauty chain Opatra cheated her out of HK$60,000

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong customs has said it is actively following up on a case involving a London‑based beauty chain after a woman complained that she was cheated into payin…

Geopolitics

Nazi artefacts still being sold online years after trade outlawed across Australia

The Guardian – World · Europe

One seller says second world war memorabilia containing banned Nazi symbols is legal under exemptions to the lawsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest…

Geopolitics

Anthropic CEO’s wife wanted Epstein to invest in her ‘luxury porn’ venture

Indian Express – World · India

- Cami Clark, wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, allegedly sought investment from Jeffrey Epstein for her "luxury porn" company and women’s health startup. …

Geopolitics

Sri Lanka to table contentious Bill extending judges’ retirement age

The Hindu – World · India

Move to impact independence of judiciary, argue Opposition, members of legal fraternity and sections of civil society

Geopolitics

From burnt cash to possibly first impeachment: Justice Varma saga explained

Times of India – World · India

Justice Yashwant Varma's residence was engulfed in flames, leading to the shocking discovery of burnt currency notes. A subsequent parliamentary inquiry confir…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong ex-manager charged over unauthorised access to confidential files at regulator

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has charged a former manager at a financial regulator with unauthorised access to its internal computer system to view confiden…

Geopolitics

H-1B fraud crackdown: US probes Texas firms over 500+ visa petitions

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump admin intensifies H-1B fraud crackdown in Dallas, collaborating with Sara Gonzales and Blaze TV to expose violations. - DOL Inspector General inspect…

Geopolitics

Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get FDA notices over chewing elaichi ads

Times of India – World · India

- Maharashtra FDA issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff. - The notices relate to alleged violations of food and dr…

Geopolitics

Former Bengal deputy speaker Asish Banerjee found hanging at TMC office

Times of India – World · India

Former West Bengal deputy speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead on Sunday morning. His body was discovered hanging at a Trinamool Congress office in Rampurhat.…

Geopolitics

As China launches new gang crackdown, lawyers fear wrongful convictions

South China Morning Post – World · China

During a crackdown on organised crime, Zeng Jianbin, a real estate developer in Mianyang, southwestern China’s Sichuan province, was sentenced to 20 years in p…

Geopolitics

BCI-NALSAR row: Manan Kumar Mishra faces heat over professional conduct

Times of India – World · India

- BCI bars 2026 NALSAR law graduates from advocate registration due to controversial decision. - Controversy centers on BCI’s policy affecting Hyderabad’s NA…

Geopolitics

Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

Geopolitics

Now, NLSIU students, alumni oppose CJI, BCI chair visit

Times of India – World · India

NLSIU students and alumni voiced strong disapproval of BCI chairperson attending their convocation. They expressed solidarity with NALSAR students and faculty …

Geopolitics

Syrian Convicted in Austria of Civil War Abuses Is Detained in Syria

The New York Times – World · US

Musab Abu Rukbah, a former police chief, left Austria after appealing his eight-year sentence for crimes committed during Syria’s civil war.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong policewoman facing probe over viral video of her dancing in uniform

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have launched an internal investigation into a female officer who posted a video of herself dancing in uniform on mainland Chinese social medi…

Geopolitics

In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat

South China Morning Post – World · China

For decades, the three days of summer considered the hottest of the year were among the busiest for South Korea’s dog meat restaurants, as diners sought tradit…

Geopolitics

BBC was warned of author’s claim to possess missing clothes of child murder victim

The Guardian – World · Europe

Corporation was told of claims by Christopher Berry-Dee that he had clothing, which was lost while in its possessionThe BBC was warned by two whistleblowers th…

Geopolitics

BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.

Geopolitics

Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead

The Guardian – World · Europe

Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on FridayJason Arday, the academic who resigned last week as…

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