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Russia sentences Navalny lawyers to prison for relaying his messages

Russia has sentenced three lawyers who defended opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison terms for passing on his messages from behind bars. This case, unfolding amid a broader crackdown on dissent during Russias invasion of Ukraine, has sparked alarm among rights groups, who fear an escalation...

Detained S Korea's Yoon will not attend questioning: Lawyer

South Koreas arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol does not intend to take part in a second day of questioning on Thursday, his lawyer said, further stonewalling a criminal probe into whether he committed insurrection with his martial law bid. Yoon, the first sitting South Korean president to be...

Thailand to overhaul surrogacy law for inclusivity, transparency

Thailands Public Health Ministry is revising its surrogacy laws to accommodate the newly enforced equal marriage law and to allow international couples access to surrogacy services. Dr. Panuwat Panket, Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), provided an update on the...

Court orders attachment of ex-MP Jannat Ara Henry's property

A Dhaka court on Sunday ordered the authorities concerned to attach 45 immovable properties, including plots and flats, of former Sirajganj-2 lawmaker Jannat Ara Henry and seize her 16 vehicles and more than Tk 58 crore kept in her different bank accounts, over graft allegations. Dhaka...

Teachers' forum calls for quick tobacco law changes to protect youth

The Teachers Forum Against Tobacco has urged for quick changes to the Tobacco Control Act to ensure a healthier future for young people. This appeal was made during a meeting held on Saturday, at Dhaka by Nari Maitree, marking the formation of the Teachers Forum Against Tobacco, reads a press...

US supports Musk argument in OpenAI lawsuit

US antitrust enforcers weighed in on Friday on Elon Musks lawsuit seeking to block OpenAIs conversion to a public company, pointing out legal doctrines that support his claim that OpenAI and Microsoft engaged in anticompetitive practices. The US Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice...

US reaffirms support for democracy amid escalating political turmoil in South Korea

Amid escalating political turmoil in South Korea, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul reassured on Monday both domestic and international audiences of the countrys resilience in addressing its ongoing crisis. We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to resolving the issues peacefully and...

Antony Blinken calls Ukraine War a defining moment for global order

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken described the Ukraine war as a defining moment for the international rules-based order during an interview on The New York Times The Interview podcast. He warned that allowing Russia to act with impunity would embolden other aggressors and threaten global...

Apple CEO to donate $1m to Donald Trump's inauguration fund: Report

Apple CEO Tim Cook will donate $1 million from his wealth to US President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration fund ahead of his swearing-in on January 20, reported Axios. Tim Cooks decision to donate follows several high-profile financial donations and other contributions to Donald Trumps inaugural...

UK plans tough laws to fight people smugglers

Suspected people smugglers will face severe curbs under new laws in Britain, the government said on Thursday, as it steps up efforts to fight illegal migration and strengthen border security. Those suspected will face travel bans, social media blackouts and restrictions on phone usage to help...

South Korea's Yoon vows to 'fight till end'

South Koreas impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a letter rallying his supporters saying he would fight till the end as he faces an attempt by authorities to arrest him over his short-lived December 3 martial law, a lawyer said on Thursday. I am watching on YouTube live all the hard work...

“It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni files libel lawsuit against New York Times

Justin Baldoni, director of the film It Ends With Us has filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times in Los Angeles Superior Court. The suit challenges a report alleging Baldoni sexually harassed actress Blake Lively and attempted to tarnish her reputation,reports UNB. The...

Writ filed to impose strict measures for New Year festivities

A writ petition has been filed in the High Court seeking strict measures, including the imposition of Section 144, to prevent fireworks and public gatherings on rooftops, open spaces, and parks in Dhaka on New Years Eve, reports Dhaka Tribune. Supreme Court lawyer Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman filed...

July massacre trial will be completed by next Victory Day: Asif Nazrul

Law, justice and parliamentary affairs adviser Asif Nazrul has said the trial of the July massacre will be completed by the next Victory Day. He made the remarks on Saturday during the first session of the second day of the national dialogue titled Unity, Reform, and Elections, organised by the...

US condemns Hong Kong’s transnational crackdown on overseas activists

The United States has strongly condemned recent actions by the Hong Kong government, which include issuing arrest warrants and bounties for six overseas pro-democracy activists and revoking the passports of seven others, some of whom reside in the United States. In a statement released Thursday,...

Canada regulator sues Rogers over alleged misleading unlimited data claims

Canadas antitrust watchdog has filed a lawsuit against Rogers Communications Inc., accusing the telecom giant of misleading consumers about its so-called unlimited data phone plans, reports Reuters. The Competition Bureau alleges that Rogers advertisements falsely implied its plans offered...

Japan accuses Google of violating anti-monopoly laws

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating the countrys antimonopoly laws by coercing smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its search app on devices. This would mark the first time a cease-and-desist...

Essential reforms possible within a year: Asif Nazrul

Adviser for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Asif Nazrul has said that it is possible for the interim government to carry out essential reforms within a year if they are given the opportunity. If there is consensus, the next political government will not easily overturn or revoke those...

DMP seeks public co-op to help shift to more community-based approach

Mohammad Masud Karim, additional police commissioner (Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation between the police and the public in fulfilling the expectations of the people from law enforcement. He made the remark...

Qatar vows to halt EU gas sales over due diligence law

Qatar will cease gas exports to the European Union if the bloc enforces its new corporate due diligence law, Reuters said, the energy minister of the country Saad al-Kaabi warned in an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive,...

Australia sues Binance unit over consumer protection failures

Australias corporate watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), announced on Wednesday that it has taken legal action against the local derivatives business of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The lawsuit alleges that Binances Australian unit failed to provide consumer...

Australia takes HSBC to court over neglecting scam victims

Australias corporate regulator has filed a lawsuit against the local affiliate of global banking giant HSBC, alleging it failed to properly address approximately 950 reports of customers losing close to, or more than, a million dollars, reports Reuters. The Australian Securities and Investments...

Military force, arrogance won’t secure stability for Israel: Egypt

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated on Friday that military force and arrogance cannot deliver security or stability to Israel or the broader region. Speaking during a joint press conference with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, Abdelatty highlighted key outcomes from the...

Ctg lawyer murder: Another accused confesses

Ripon Das, an accused in the murder case of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif, has confessed to his involvement in the crime before a Chattogram court, reports The Business Standard. The statement was recorded on Saturday evening in the chamber of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sarkar Hasan...

Kuwait introduces new foreign residency law

Arab rich country Kuwait has introduced a new foreign residency law, overhauling a system that had been in place for more than 60 years. The new law, which was issued by Amiri decree on November 28, aims to modernise the countrys immigration policy and address long-standing issues such as visa...

US lawmakers instruct Apple, Google to prepare for Tiktok removal by January

US lawmakers have recently told Googles parent company, Alphabet, and Apple to get ready to remove TikTok from their app stores by January 19. This instruction, issued by Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican, and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat, comes after a recent ruling...

South Korean president Yoon impeached in 204-85 vote over martial law attempt

In a decisive 204-85 vote, South Koreas National Assembly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, citing his controversial attempt to impose martial law. The vote, which plunged the nation into political turmoil, saw 75 percent of lawmakers backing impeachment, with three abstentions and...

Moscow blocks messaging app Viber over legal violations

Russias communications regulator, Roskomnadzor (RKN), has banned Viber, one of the countrys most widely used messaging apps, for alleged violations of national laws. Used daily by 17 million Russians, the app stands accused of hosting illegal content and enabling scams. In a statement on Friday,...