Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce three major bills in the Lok Sabha to allow the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers if arrested on serious criminal charges. The proposed laws target those in custody for 30+ days on offenses punishable with 5+ years in jail.

India: Amit Shah to table 3 key bills for removal of PMs, CMs on criminal charges

Mexico City lawmakers have passed a historic bill banning the killing of bulls in bullfights. With a 61-1 vote, the law prohibits the use of sharp objects, allowing only "bullfighting without violence." The decision has sparked both celebration and outrage, reshaping a centuries-old tradition.

Mexico city bans traditional bullfights for violence-free option

World: Pakistan's new social media law, introduced in January, raises concerns about potential impacts on free speech and democratic principles, sparking public debate.

Pakistan government cracks down on social media, introduces law to block platforms, imprison users for spreading 'disinformation’

Russia imposes a monstrous fine on Google exceeding total global GDP

DY Chandrachud officially named Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor on Thursday (Oct 18). Khanna is the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court of India. CJI Chandrachud nominated Khanna in a letter written to the Union Law Minister.

CJI Chandrachud Proposes Justice Sanjiv Khanna As Successor

#gravitas | The adoption of husband’s last name has been a major political issue over the past three decades in Japan. There is divulging views among the contenders to replace the outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, elections of which will take place on Friday. Japan is the only country that compels women to take their husband’s last name by law. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Law In Japan Compels Women To Adopt Husband's Last Name

More than 30,000 protesters gather in Seoul demanding more government action on climate change. In temperatures exceeding 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius), protesters young and old marched in the country's biggest demonstration so far this year.

South Koreans fight against global warming in Seoul

The court said South Korea's carbon neutrality act, enacted in 2010 and revised later to lay out emissions targets by 2030 and the goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, failed to present "any quantitative levels" for the reduction targets between 2031 and 2049.

South Korean court asked Climate Change law to be revised by end of Feb 2026

Poland’s parliament has approved controversial proposals to decriminalise in certain circumstances the use of firearms by border guards in self-defence. NGOs say the legal changes contravene human rights standards, but the government says they are needed to protect Poland’s border with Belarus from increasingly aggressive gangs of migrants.

Poland's new firearms bill raises concern

All 11 water and wastewater companies in England and Wales are now under scrutiny over sewage spills, after the regulator said it was expanding its investigation. UK government will introduce new water bill to control sewage spills in Parliament in September. Watch in for more details!

UK's new water bill to control sewage spills

India: No 'mass malpractice' in 2024 NEET-UG exam, government tells Supreme Court

Japan's Yamagata prefecture has introduced a new rule requiring citizens to laugh at least once daily. A study from Yamagata University found that people who laugh more are less susceptible to heart attacks.

Gravitas | Japan’s Yamagata passes rule urging people to laugh daily

The local government in Japan’s Yamagata prefecture has just passed an ordinance calling on residents to laugh at least once every day to promote better physical and mental health, although the new law has gone down like a bad joke in some quarters.

Japan: Legislative Assembly in Yamagata passes new laughter law

Former Dutch intelligence chief and political outsider Dick Schoof said on Tuesday he will uphold the rule of law and govern for all after being proposed as prime minister of the incoming right-wing cabinet.

Meet 'smiling killer' ex-spy chief Dick Schoof turned Dutch Prime Minister

Japan changes decades-old law to allow joint custody to divorced couples

European lawmakers on Wednesday (April 10) approved a revamped migration system that the pro-EU political centre promises would reduce irregular arrivals as it seeks to stem gains by the far right ahead of the bloc's parliamentary election in June.

EU parliament passes migration legislation

Hours after the US Supreme Court had allowed the strict new immigration law to take effect, a federal appeals court late on Tuesday issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants suspected of entering the US legally. Our next report will get you the details.

US: Texas' new immigration law blocked

Myanmar's Junta has begun enforcing conscription in the country. As for the latest announcement, the military now can summon all men aged 18 to 25 and women aged between 18 to 27 for at least two years. Watch to know more!

Myanmar's Junta enforces complusory military service for 2 years | Myanmar Junta's Conscription Law

Sri Lanka’s controversial new law to regulate online content comes into force

Rishi Sunak wins 1st vote in house of lords on Rwanda Asylum law. Sunak wins with decisive vote count of 206 in favour & 84 against. The Rwanda bill proposes to send Asylum seekers arriving in UK back to Rwanda. In 2024, over 1,000 asylum seekers arrived in the UK. Watch to know more!

UK: PM Rishi Sunak wins 1st vote in House of lords on Rwanda Asylum law

Rishi Sunak wins 1st vote in house of lords on Rwanda Asylum law. Sunak wins with decisive vote count of 206 in favour & 84 against. Rwanda plan is to send Asylum seekers arriving in UK back to Rwanda. In 2024, over 1,000 asylum seekers arrived in the UK. Watch to know more!

UK PM's first victory in new Rwanda Asylum law

France passed the controversial Immigration Bill. The Bill secures a policy win for President Emmanuel Macron. Bill passed amid deep division in Emmanuel Macron's party.

Europe immigration crisis: France passes new immigration agreements

Japan approves medical cannabis use, toughens recreational marijuana ban in landmark drug law revision

Brazil makes history by passing first-ever law entirely drafted by ChatGPT

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