Geopolitics
Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel.
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Geopolitics
Kansas revokes driver’s licenses from trans residents in latest assault on rights
The Guardian – World · Europe
Law demanding IDs match ‘sex at birth’ also includes bathroom ban provision for trans people in public buildings Transgender Kansas residents have begun receiv…
Geopolitics
Detained Columbia student released after Mamdani talks with Trump
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ellie Aghayeva confirms freedom hours after Department of Homeland security agents access residence hallSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newslette…
Geopolitics
Australia news live: human remains likely missing backpacker, Tasmania police say; Victoria to scrap ‘good character’ defence
The Guardian – World · Europe
Police say they have ‘compelling evidence’ the remains are those of Cremer, who disappeared in June 2023. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free …
Geopolitics
Gauhati HC issues notice to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over ‘hate speeches’
Times of India – World · India
- Gauhati High Court issued notice to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on a PIL seeking restraint from unspecified actions. - PIL aims to direct authorities to prevent…
Geopolitics
Jersey votes to approve assisted dying as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords
South China Morning Post – World · China
A second British island voted on Thursday to approve assisted dying, as a similar bill that would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to…
Geopolitics
Trump’s US$400 million White House ballroom can move ahead for now, judge rules
South China Morning Post – World · China
A judge on Thursday declined to block US President Donald Trump from proceeding with the construction of a US$400 million White House ballroom to replace the …
Geopolitics
AfD hails court injunction on 'extremist' label as victory
BBC News – World · Europe
The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a "major victory".
Geopolitics
Family of U.N. Expert Critical of Israel Sues Trump Over Sanctions
The New York Times – World · US
The family of Francesca Albanese, a critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, asked a court to void the Trump administration’s sanctions against her.
Geopolitics
Italian woman awarded compensation after breaking ankle while working from home
The Guardian – World · Europe
University of Padua employee fractured ankle when getting up to fetch documents during video meetingAn Italian woman who fell and broke her ankle while working…
Geopolitics
Four convicted over spyware scandal that shook Greece
BBC News – World · Europe
In what became known as "Greece's Watergate", surveillance software called Predator was used to target 87 people.
Geopolitics
When tradition becomes torture: Inside Bihar’s pakadua vivah cases
Times of India – World · India
Bihar witnesses a disturbing rise in 'pakadua vivah,' where men and boys are forced into marriage. Recent cases across districts like Samastipur and Patna invo…
Geopolitics
China influencer earns US$7 million from wish candles sale before arrest for fraud
South China Morning Post – World · China
In China, some young people are paying steep prices for wish candles sold by influencers, hoping to rekindle a romance. One such influencer, Li Zhuofan, built …
Geopolitics
Greek court finds 4 guilty in major 2022 spyware scandal
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Two Greeks and two Israelis found guilty of 'breaching the confidentiality of telephone communications'.
Geopolitics
Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler
BBC News – World · Europe
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.
Geopolitics
Bhojshala–Kamal Maula mosque dispute explained: How ASI findings could reshape a 4 decade legal battle
Times of India – World · India
A pivotal ASI report submitted to the Madhya Pradesh High Court concludes the Kamal Maula Mosque at Bhojshala was built using ancient temple parts, reigniting …
Geopolitics
'We've utmost respect for judiciary': Edu min regrets NCERT book row, vows action
Times of India – World · India
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured action against those responsible for a controversial Class 8 NCERT textbook chapter on judicial corruption.…
Geopolitics
Malaysia’s push to curb LGBTQ dating apps like Grindr tests limits of internet control
South China Morning Post – World · China
Malaysia is weighing new legal measures to curb LGBTQ dating platforms, widening concern among rights groups that the country is pushing deeper into morality-d…
Geopolitics
Bill and Hillary Clinton set for Epstein deposition: What to know
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Hillary is scheduled to testify on Thursday, February 26, followed by Bill Clinton on Friday, February 27.
Geopolitics
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai fraud conviction overturned
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A Hong Kong appeals court has ruled that prosecutors failed to prove democracy advocate Lai had committed rent fraud. The former publisher nevertheless remains…
Geopolitics
Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence
The Guardian – World · Europe
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activistsTwo women have been arrested and …
Geopolitics
Delhi BBA student drove Thar that killed Bhopal tourist in Goa
Times of India – World · India
A 19-year-old BBA student, Shaurya Goyal, has been arrested and released on bail in Goa following a fatal accident. Police confirm Goyal was driving the Mahind…
Geopolitics
RTI Act not right tool to obtain spouse’s I-T returns, says Karnataka high court
Times of India – World · India
The Karnataka High Court ruled that RTI Act is not for obtaining a spouse's income-tax returns in maintenance cases, emphasizing its purpose is public accounta…
Geopolitics
Kerala HC stays release of 'The Kerala Story 2', says censors didn't 'apply mind'
Times of India – World · India
The Kerala High Court has issued an interim stay on the release of 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond', scheduled for February 27. The court observed a prima fac…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong fugitive’s father jailed for trying to cash out her insurance policy
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Hong Kong court has sentenced the father of a wanted activist to eight months for attempting to cash out an insurance policy worth more than HK$88,000 (US$11…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Surprise ruling comes weeks after the media mogul was convicted and jailed for 20 years on national security charges.
Geopolitics
Germany news: Passenger attacks conductor on ICE train
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A female passenger punched the inspector on a long-distance train to Berlin during a ticket check. Meanwhile, renovating the federal president's official resid…
Geopolitics
Minns government undermined own objectives with sweeping NSW protest restrictions, constitutional challenge hears
The Guardian – World · Europe
Lawyer for protest groups argues state needs to prove it was ‘rational to prevent all protests’ to achieve social cohesionFollow our Australia news live blog f…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins appeal against fraud conviction
BBC News – World · Europe
The 78-year-old Lai, however, remains detained for a separate national security case.
General
Hong Kong court overturns fraud conviction for pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai
NBC News – World · US
A Hong Kong appeals court on Thursday overturned Jimmy Lai’s 2022 fraud conviction and sentencing in a rare legal victory for the pro-democracy activist.
Geopolitics
His grandfather gave British Rs 35k loan in 1917, now, MP man wants payback
Times of India – World · India
A Sehore family is seeking to recover Rs 35,000 advanced by their grandfather to the British government in 1917. The prominent businessman's family claims the …
Geopolitics
'Yadav Ji ki...' doesn't defame community: Supreme Court
Times of India – World · India
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea to ban or alter the title of the film 'Yadav Ji ki Love Story'. Justices Nagarathna and Bhuyan found no negative portray…
Geopolitics
Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
Times of India – World · India
Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foundation that he had affairs with two Russi…
Geopolitics
China boy sues dad for taking his US$11,500 red packet money to cover remarriage expenses
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Chinese father who, after divorcing, confiscated more than 80,000 yuan (US$11,500) of his son’s Chinese New Year “red envelope” money to cover the expense of…
Geopolitics
How Hong Kong law ensures kids’ well-being when divorced parents split locations
South China Morning Post – World · China
I have a habit of re-watching movies during festive times. As we entered the Year of the Horse, one movie that I watched again during Chinese New Year was Marr…
Geopolitics
Ex-media boss Jimmy Lai wins appeal over fraud conviction
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Hong Kong appellate court has quashed Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s fraud conviction for operating a consultancy office from his now-defunct tabloid-style newspaper,…
Geopolitics
Poland charges ex-intel chiefs for using Israel’s Pegasus spyware
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Former officials face up to three years in prison if convicted for failing in their duties.
Geopolitics
US judge rules Trump policy of ‘third country’ deportations unlawful
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US judge says that rapid deportation of migrants to countries other than their own violates due process.
Geopolitics
Brazil’s Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil's government.
Geopolitics
Judge orders Greenpeace to pay $345m over Dakota Access pipeline protest
The Guardian – World · Europe
Group says case far from over after being found liable for defamation and other claims brought by energy firmA North Dakota judge has said he will order Greenp…
Geopolitics
Twenty-year-old to testify at US trial about harm from social media addiction
The Guardian – World · Europe
Plaintiff says ‘addictive design’ of Meta and YouTube hooked her before she was 10, causing depression and body dysmorphiaFor the first time, a jury will hear …
Geopolitics
UK anti-slavery watchdog calls for overhaul of adult sexual services sites
The Guardian – World · Europe
Independent commissioner’s report finds websites can act as ‘accelerators’ of exploitation for sex workers using themThe anti-slavery watchdog has called for a…
Geopolitics
SC stays proceedings against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for defying ED summons
Times of India – World · India
HC had dismissed Jharkhand CM's petition to quash prosecution
Geopolitics
AI protest fallout: 20 Delhi cops detained in Himachal, freed & stopped again
Times of India – World · India
A jurisdictional dispute erupted after Shimla Police filed an FIR against Delhi Police personnel for allegedly abducting three Youth Congress members. The Delh…
Geopolitics
Home secretary granted permission to challenge ruling on Palestine Action ban
The Guardian – World · Europe
Shabana Mahmood given green light to take case to court of appeal with ban to remain in place pending outcomeThe home secretary has been granted permission to …
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