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Lok Sabha Passes Nuclear Energy Reform Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing And Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Bill, which is a significant change in India's civil nuclear policy by permitting ...
Zelensky Submits Bills on Extending Mobilization and State of Emergency to Parliament
President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted legislation to the Ukrainian parliament aiming to extend both mobilization efforts and the state of emergency in Ukraine. These measures seek to bolster nati...
Hong Kong think tank backs call to make bid‑rigging a crime after fatal fire
The Hong Kong think tank POD Research Institute calls for criminalizing bid-rigging after the city's deadliest fire in decades at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, which killed at least 161 people. This propos...
SHANTI Bill Marks Transformational Step In India's Energy, Tech Landscape: MEA
The SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Bill was passed in both Houses of Parliament on December 18-19, 2025. It aims to drive energy independence ...
Turkey Takes Legislative Measure Against Drone Threats
Turkey has enacted new legislation aimed at addressing security threats posed by drones. The move reflects Turkey's efforts to strengthen its national security measures against advanced drone technolo...
South Korea officially bans bear bile farming, but 200 Asiatic black bears in limbo
The South Korean government has announced an official ban on breeding and possessing Asiatic black bears for the extraction of bile from their gall bladders, effective January 1, as part of revisions ...
Zelensky: Security Guarantees for Ukraine Must Be Legally Enshrined
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed that security guarantees provided to his country should be legally established and formalized in order to ensure long-term peace and stability. He emp...
UK readies bill to move closer to EU
A UK official announced plans to introduce legislation outlining a legal framework for increased alignment with the European Union this spring or summer....
Hegseth Moves to Demote Senator Mark Kelly and Cut Pension Over Video on Illegal Orders
A statement by Hegseth aims to initiate procedures for the demotion of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly and reduction in his pension due to a video where he allegedly discussed illegal orders. The specifics be...
CDP to issue new perspective on Japan’s security legislation
The CDP (likely referring to Civic Force Party) is contemplating a review of its basic policy stance on the security legislation enacted in 2015. The party may consider revising its position that advo...
Lawmakers want US to disclose any approvals of Nvidia H200 China licences
Two Democratic lawmakers have requested that the US Commerce Department disclose any approvals and details regarding Nvidia's H200 AI chip sales licenses to Chinese firms. President Trump allowed pote...
Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth to stop unconstitutional pay cut, censure
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has filed a lawsuit against conservative activist and media personality Pete Hegseth, alleging that Hegseth is attempting an unconstitutional pay cut for federal employees a...
Estonia to simplify public procurement rules
The Estonian government has approved legislation amending the country's Public Procurement Act. The objective of these amendments is to streamline and accelerate the public procurement process....
Hong Kong to raise traffic fines for 19 offences on January 1; illegal parking up 25%
Starting January 1, Hong Kong will increase traffic fines for 19 offenses under the Fixed Penalty (Criminal Proceedings) Ordinance. The most notable change is a rise in illegal parking fines by 25%, f...
Japan to begin selection process for new casino resort sites
Japan will initiate the selection process for up to two new integrated casino resort sites under the Integrated Resort Implementation Law. The law allows up to three locations nationwide to host such ...
Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws
The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance has been implemented in Hong Kong on January 20th to improve child protection measures by facilitating the early detection and reporting of abuse by sp...
Does Australia Need Additional Hate Speech Laws?
This article discusses whether Australia should introduce more legislation against hate speech or if the country needs to reinforce its commitment to liberal ideals instead. The debate centers on bala...
FY17 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), has released his proposal for H.R. 4909, which is the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. The text of t...
China eyes childcare overhaul with a law to boost births, fix demographic crisis
The Chinese government has drafted a new law aimed at regulating the childcare industry nationally, with goals of standardizing services, reducing costs, and combatting demographic decline. The draft ...
Congress Drafts Legislation to Protect NATO Unity
A legislative project aimed at protecting the unity and cohesion of NATO has been prepared within Congress. The initiative focuses on reinforcing solidarity among member countries....
Association after register of people not allowed to own pets
The Estonian Animal Protection Association has proposed establishing a registry of individuals banned from owning pets due to mistreatment or abuse. The initiative aims to enhance animal welfare but h...
Panel outlines bill to expand scope of dangerous driving
A panel is planning to submit legislation during Japan's upcoming Diet session, set to begin on January 23rd, aimed at broadening the definition and penalties for dangerous driving....