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‘Out of touch’: Mamdani’s old prison remarks resurface; law enforcement slams NYC hopeful

New York mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani previously questioned the “purpose” of jails and prisons, drawing sharp criticism from law enforcement officials on Friday, who condemned the remarks as “out of touch” and potentially dangerous.“I think that frankly, I mean, what purpose do they serve, right?” Mamdani said in August 2020 when a co-host of “The […]

What made the extradition of Europe’s ‘Cocaine King’ Othman El Ballouti from the UAE possible? Extradition law explained | World News

Othman El Ballouti, Europe’s ‘Cocaine King,’ was extradited from the UAE to Belgium following his December 2024 arrest and UAE-Belgium treaty cooperation./ Image: X Dubai Media Office, Dubai Police TL;DR In July 2025, the UAE extradited Othman El Ballouti, dubbed the “Cocaine King,” to Belgium, along with two other high-profile criminals. El Ballouti was wanted […]

‘If he charges 50%, we will charge 50%’: Brazil vows retaliatory action if negotiations fail; what is the reciprocity law? | World News

Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to retaliate if negotiations with US fail Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has responded to US President Donald Trump’s Wednesday announcement on his plans to implement a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports.Trump’s letter addressed to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated the tariffs would commence on […]

UK Islamophobia Definition Row: Deputy PM Angela Rayner backs down amid backlash over de-facto ‘blasphemy law’ | World News

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 1: Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister; Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, leaves after attending the weekly meeting of Cabinet minsters at 10 Downing Street on July 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been forced to back down […]

Immigration suit: US Supreme Court rejects Florida’s petition to enforce new law; state plans to continue appeal

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday declined Florida’s request to allow the state to enforce parts of its new immigration law that had been blocked by a lower court, NBC news reported.The court’s brief order did not explain why it refused the emergency request from Florida’s attorney general.The case centres on a law signed this […]

Can you divorce over WhatsApp? UAE law on digital divorce explained | World News

Legal experts clarify how UAE law treats divorces pronounced via WhatsApp or digital messages/ Image: File In today’s digitally connected world, even deeply personal and life-altering decisions like divorce are sometimes communicated over messaging apps like WhatsApp. But how does the UAE legal system treat such actions, especially when a spouse lives abroad? A recent […]

Kamala Harris’ husband joins USC law school faculty ‘amid difficult moment for legal community’

Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff announces new teaching position at University of Southern California. Former Vice President Kamala Harris‘s husband Doug Emhoff is joining the University of Southern California as a law school professor, apart from his job at a legal firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Emhoff will join the faculty of his alma mater […]

Kamala Harris’ husband leaves law firm, joins USC law school faculty ‘amid difficult moment for legal community’

Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff announces new teaching position at University of Southern California. Former Vice President Kamala Harris‘s husband Doug Emhoff is joining the University of Southern California as a law school professor, leaving his job at a legal firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Emhoff will join the faculty of his alma mater beginning […]

Florida abortion law confusion: GOP rep says hospital delayed ectopic pregnancy care; blames fearmongering, not policy

Left: Kat Cammack; right: Ron DeSantis – Governor of Florida (Image credit: AP) Florida Republican Congresswoman Kat Cammack has said that fear surrounding the state’s strict abortion laws delayed her emergency treatment for an ectopic pregnancy last year. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Cammack said hospital staff were initially reluctant to administer methotrexate, a […]

Abu Dhabi court orders firm to pay AED 110,400 to employee who never joined; here’s how UAE law protected salary rights | World News

In a key legal decision, the Abu Dhabi court ordered a private company to pay AED 110,400 (approx. Rs 26 lakh) to an employee who never began work despite signing a contract. The employee’s salary was withheld from November 2024 to April 2025, even though the delay was caused by the employer. The court emphasised […]