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Geopolitics

Trump administration’s ’third country’ deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy in Massachusetts agreed to suspend his decision for 15 days, giving the government time to appeal his latest ruling in the …

Geopolitics

Three scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme, lawyers say China helped get case dismissed

The Hindu – World · India

Attorney General Pam Bondi said the government must be vigilant when foreign nationals try to “advance a malicious agenda.”

Geopolitics

U.K. legislation on Chagos deal paused for discussions with U.S.: U.K. Minister

The Hindu – World · India

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage claimed that the Maldives would, in a “few days”, lodge a counter-claim to sovereignty over the Chagos Islands in the Internati…

Geopolitics

Bill Gates says he had affairs with 2 Russian women, denies ties to Epstein’s victims

South China Morning Post – World · China

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

Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says

BBC News – World · Europe

A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."

Geopolitics

The Ayyappa awaits: Sabarimala supreme's sanctum nears Supreme Court's final verdict

Times of India – World · India

​In 2006, the Indian Young Lawyers Association approached the Supreme Court of India, arguing that barring women violated constitutional guarantees of equality…

Geopolitics

Row over speakers on Indonesian ‘island of 1,000 mosques’ sparks debate on compromise

South China Morning Post – World · China

A confrontation between a foreign tourist and residents on a popular Indonesian holiday island has reignited debate over the regulation of mosque loudspeakers …

Geopolitics

Suicide lawsuit against China-born scientist Jane Wu’s US university to proceed

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit accusing Northwestern University of mistreating Chinese-American neuroscientist Jane Wu before her suicide, allow…

Geopolitics

‘Anti-Palestinian repression’: Legal experts document hundreds of UK cases

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Group says its new public database, including examples of students and activists, reveals extent of broad crackdown.

Geopolitics

Commons speaker says he passed information to Met that Mandelson planned to flee UK

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs that passing on the information to police was his ‘duty and responsibility’UK politics live – latest updatesThe House of Commons speake…

Geopolitics

UK suspension of refugee family reunion scheme to be challenged in high court

The Guardian – World · Europe

Judge allows Safe Passage International to launch judicial review of halting of right to bring in children and partnersThe Home Office’s controversial decision…

Geopolitics

Outrage in Austria after man ordered to pay female footballers €625 each for secretly filming dressing room

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former official at Altach given suspended prison termPlayer says the sentence ‘leaves me speechless’A man has been given a seven-month suspended prison sentenc…

Geopolitics

US man deported from Bali after 11 years in prison for ‘suitcase murder’ of then girlfriend’s mother

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tommy Schaefer released early from 18-year sentence for 2014 murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack during luxury holidayIndonesia has freed and deported a US man aft…

Geopolitics

Delhi HC: Right to perform last rites part of dignity protected under Article 21

Times of India – World · India

The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), seeking iss…

Geopolitics

Indonesia frees, deports American who spent 11 years in prison for Bali 'suitcase murder'

The Hindu – World · India

Tommy Schaefer was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the 2014 murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of Heather Mack, during a luxury vacation in a case…

Geopolitics

FIFA and UEFA accused of aiding war crimes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

FIFA and UEFA presidents are accused of aiding war crimes over the support of Israeli football clubs in OWB.

Geopolitics

Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss

BBC News – World · Europe

Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".

Geopolitics

Delhi court directs cricketer Shikhar Dhawan’s ex-wife to return Rs 5.7cr

Times of India – World · India

An Indian court has ruled that Australian family court orders regarding property settlements are unenforceable in India. The judge stated that the concept of "…

Geopolitics

Assam woman dragged out of car, gang-raped in front of fiance

Times of India – World · India

A 28-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped on the Ramnagar bypass road in Silchar after her fiancé was restrained by a group of youths. The incident occurred…

Geopolitics

Can a POCSO case be dropped after couple marries? Uttarakhand HC explains

Times of India – World · India

The Uttarakhand High Court quashed POCSO proceedings against a 21-year-old man after he lawfully married the 17-year-old victim. The court cited their peaceful…

Geopolitics

Bill Gates apologises to Foundation staff over Epstein ties: report

The Hindu – World · India

Microsoft co-founder also admitted that he had two affairs with Russian women and that he made mistakes that had cast a cloud over the philanthropic group whil…

Geopolitics

Kim Keon-hee: shaman’s bribery verdict strikes a legal blow to South Korea’s ex-first lady

South China Morning Post – World · China

He called himself a spiritual guide. Prosecutors called him a fixer. This week, a court in Seoul called him something else: guilty of accepting bribes – a verd…

Geopolitics

Malaysian police arrest student for desecrating Koran in viral social media post

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia’s Communications Ministry has ordered an investigation and immediate action following a social media post showing the desecration of the Koran. Minist…

Geopolitics

Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Venezuela's National Assembly says thousands of people have regained freedom under a new amnesty law.

Geopolitics

Group expands legal claim over South West Water sewage pollution

The Guardian – World · Europe

Thousands more people across Devon and Cornwall could join case against water firm A group legal claim against South West Water alleging sewage pollution into…

Geopolitics

Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

BBC News – World · Europe

The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".

Geopolitics

Lawmaker ejected during Trump’s State of the Union address

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Democrat Al Green was ejected from US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address over protest sign.

Geopolitics

Canada deports two Indians over involvement in extortion, arson, shooting

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with seasoned journalists and writers, offering diverse perspectives round the clock. - Focus on accuracy, depth…

Tech & Startups

Here’s What a Google Subpoena Response Looks Like, Courtesy of the Epstein Files

Wired · Global

The US Justice Department disclosures give fresh clues about how tech companies handle government inquiries about your data.

Tech & Startups

Apple rolls out age-verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety laws

TechCrunch · US

Apple complies with new age-assurance laws in the U.S. and abroad, including those that block users from downloading apps aimed at adults.

Geopolitics

SFC moves to freeze assets of 3 insider traders who have left Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has secured for the first time separate court orders in Hong Kong and the UK to freeze HK$4.3 million (US$552,948) …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong officer dies after being shot inside police station, probe under way

South China Morning Post – World · China

A female Hong Kong officer died after she was shot inside a police station on Wednesday, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said a police offic…

Geopolitics

Democrats to investigate whether DoJ withheld Epstein files on Trump abuse claim

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lawmaker says DoJ appears to have withheld interviews with survivor who accused Trump of ‘heinous crimes’Democrats on the House oversight and government reform…

Geopolitics

Judge blocks DoJ from searching Washington Post reporter’s seized devices

The Guardian – World · Europe

Court itself to search devices for documents related to national security inquiry as newspaper calls ruling ‘victory’A federal judge has prohibited the justice…

Geopolitics

Jharkhand, Odisha judicial officers to be drafted to speed up Bengal SIR

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court has allowed the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to enlist judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to expedite the verification of 50 la…

Geopolitics

Graft in judiciary, cases backlog in NCERT book

Times of India – World · India

Class 8 students will now learn about judicial challenges like corruption, massive case backlogs, and judge shortages. The new NCERT textbook highlights how th…

Tech & Startups

Instagram head pressed on lengthy delay to launch teen safety features, like a nudity filter, court filing reveals

TechCrunch · US

An email chain with Instagram head Adam Mosseri indicated the company was aware of teen safety issues in DMs in 2018, but didn't launch its unwanted nudity fil…

Geopolitics

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte faces ICC over deadly drug war

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is facing trial in The Hague for his unprecedented "war on drugs," which has killed thousands. Meanwhile, in the Ph…

Geopolitics

Mandelson accuses police of arresting him over ‘baseless’ claims he planned to flee abroad

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former Labour grandee’s arrest over his links to Epstein came after Met police informed he was preparing to fly to British Virgin IslandsPeter Mandelson conde…

Geopolitics

Chinese drone maker DJI sues to challenge US import ban on new models

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese ⁠drone maker DJI said on Tuesday that it had ⁠filed suit challenging the US Federal Communications Commission decision to bar imports of all of its new…

Geopolitics

How Epstein tried to buy a Moroccan palace months before his death

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

As US federal charges loomed for Epstein, newly released documents show offshore structuring, rejected bank transfers.

Geopolitics

Ex-UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested over alleged Epstein links

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ex-UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested for alleged misconduct tied to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Geopolitics

What made judge angry with executives who accompanied Zuckerberg for social media trial

Times of India – World · India

Mark Zuckerberg faced a Los Angeles court for a social media addiction trial. The judge sternly warned his associates against using AI-powered smart glasses to…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong medical officer suspended over indecent assault charge against colleague

South China Morning Post – World · China

A senior officer with Hong Kong’s Auxiliary Medical Service has been suspended after being arrested and charged with indecent assault against a female colleagu…

Geopolitics

Philippines’ Duterte bragged about drug war killings as ‘bodies piled up’: ICC prosecutor

South China Morning Post – World · China

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte personally drew up “death lists” and boasted about murders committed during his war on drugs, an International Crim…

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