Bangladesh’s interim government approves law to protect ‘July warriors’ from prosecution

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government of Muhammad Yunus on Thursday approved a draft ordinance to indemnify from prosecution the protesters who led the demonstrations that toppled then prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League regime on August 5, 2024. At a press briefing, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said “the July revolutionists” were indemnified for the acts they […]

‘Radical person’: Trump justifies Renee Good’s fatal shooting by ICE agent; flags disrespect to law enforcement

US President Donald Trump on Sunday justified the killing of Renee Nicole Good by the ICE agent in Minneapolis last week, claiming that the woman was radical and violent.While talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump cited the clips just before an ICE agent shot Renee and said that no one should treat the […]

‘Don’t need international law’: Trump says ‘my own morality’ only restraint on global power; repeats Greenland push

US President Donald Trump (AP photo) As Donald Trump nears one year into his second presidential term, the US has pursued an increasingly aggressive military posture across multiple regions, even as Trump has intermittently spoken of “peace.” In a New York Times interview, Trump went further, asserting that his “own morality” is the only constraint […]

State Police Conference Focuses on Strong Law and Order for Developed India | Udaipur Kiran

Jaipur, January 8 (Udaipur Kiran) : Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday said that a strong law and order system plays a decisive role in achieving the vision of a Developed India. He said the new criminal laws introduced under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit […]

Oil tanker row: Moscow condemns US seizure of Russian-flagged vessel; cites violation of maritime law

Moscow condemns US seizure of Russian-flagged vessel Russia on Wednesday strongly condemned the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker by US military forces, asserting that Washington had no legal right to use force against a vessel lawfully registered under another country’s jurisdiction on the high seas.In a statement issued on Telegram, Russia’s ministry of transport […]

UAE offers ‘citizenship’ to businesses under New Corporate Law 2026 | World News

Under new 2026 Law, UAE makes businesses ‘Emirati’ / Image: file The UAE has introduced an important update to its Commercial Companies Law that officially grants “citizenship” status to companies established in the country. This doesn’t mean that owners or investors become Emirati citizens, rather, the company itself gains recognition as a UAE company under […]

‘Stop toppling Venezuela government’: China demands release of Maduro, his wife; calls it breach of international law

A banner on front end of a bus features images of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and China’s Xi Jinping (Image credits: AP) China on Sunday demanded the release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife after they were captured by US forces in a “large-scale strike.” Condemning Washington’s actions, China urged the US to […]

UAE Civil Law 2026 update: Expat assets with no heirs now taken over by charities | World News

New UAE Civil law transfers assets with no heirs to charity / Image: File If you’re an expat living in the UAE, you’ve likely spent years building a life here, saving in bank accounts, perhaps buying a dream apartment, or launching a business. But have you ever paused to wonder: “What actually happens to my […]

Rajasthan Police Sets Key Priorities for 2026, Focus on Public Safety and Stronger Law Enforcement | Udaipur Kiran

Jaipur (Udaipur Kiran): Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar Sharma has outlined the key priorities of the Rajasthan Police for the year 2026, emphasizing a people-centric, technology-driven, and effective policing system aimed at strengthening law and order across the state. Highlighting the roadmap for the coming year, the DGP said that public safety, crime […]

Macron backs bill: France plans social media ban for under-15s; draft law cites screen time risks

France is preparing a fresh legislative push to curb excessive screen time among children, with a draft law proposing a ban on social media access for those under 15 by next September, according to a document seen by AFP.The move has the backing of President Emmanuel Macron, who earlier this month said Parliament should begin […]