Across the world, dozens of nations have changed their laws to allow people to light up. Another nation that is about to be added to the list is Australia. The Australian Greens are planning to introduce a bill aiming to legalise cannabis. The legislation, if passed, would allow for the regulation and sale of approved cannabis strains. The cannabis will be used for recreational consumption in Australia. The bill is currently out for public consultation. To get anywhere, the bill would need government support to replenish the existing law.

Is Australia all set to legalise cannabis? Watch all details here

Better late than never. Governments around the world are taking steps to tackle the risks of allowing the development and spread of killer robots, technically known as Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS).

Killer robots and the future of war

Gun violence is on a rise in Canada. The rising violence is also prompting the government to take gun control measures. Watch this report to know all about the recent shooting incident in Canada.

Canada shooting: Reports say suspect killed in police crossfire

Australia has enshrined its climate commitments into law with the new climate bill. The lower house has passed the federal government's bill by 89 votes to 55 votes.

WION Climate Tracker: Australia lower house passes climate bill

CEOs of gun-makers companies appeared before a US House committee and faced aggressive questioning from lawmakers over recent mass shootings in the US.

US: CEOs of gun-makers testify after recent mass shootings

Hundreds of abortion rights activists took to the streets in multiple cities in the United States. They protested against the supreme court's decision and demanded lawmakers to take action and protect women's rights.

Thousands march for Abortion rights | Activists call for a 'summer of rage'

Google is taking steps to protect women rights. It says that location data for fertility clinics will be deleted. The move comes after SCOTUS overturned Roe V Wade.

Google takes step to protect women rights: Location data for fertility clinics to be deleted

US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a bipartisan gun safety bill. This bill comes after decades of inaction on gun control and includes tougher checks for buyers under 21.

US President Biden signs first gun control law after decades of inaction

After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, making abortion illegal in most US states, people from across the world are criticising it. Several celebrities including Taylor Swift, Mark Ruffalo reacted to the ruling.

Abortion ruling stirs Hollywood: American Taliban has taken over SC, says Ruffalo

US senators unveiled a bipartisan bill on Tuesday and took an initial step towards country's first major gun-control legislation in decades. The proposal has backing of 10 Republican senators.

US senators unveil 80-page bipartisan bill on gun safety

In the United States, Anti-abortion and abortion-rights protesters have gathered in front of the Supreme Court as the court is set to give a verdict on abortion laws.

Roe v Wade: US Supreme court verdict on abortion laws awaited

Key senators announced a new gun law outline in the United States. 20 Bipartisan senators have announced the new proposals. New agreement aimed to curb gun violence and provide funding for mental health.

US: Group of senators agree on new gun law outline

The abortion rights fight in the United States has gone bigger now. Oklahoma has approved an anti-abortion bill that prohibits abortion completely.

US abortion rights fight gets bigger as Oklahoma approves anti-abortion bill

Red states in the United States could ban abortion training in medical schools. Watch this report to know all the details.

Stigma around abortion training: Abortion off medical courses in the US?

Experts urge caution in online activity in the US as data could be used to enforce anti-abortion laws. The digital footprints can be tracked by authorities.

Experts urge caution in online activity: How data could be used to enforce anti-abortion laws?

Pakistan PM Imran Khan has made headlines again. This time for the wrong reasons. After looking to bring amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016 and the Election Act, 2017 recently, his government has attracted criticism from various corners of the country.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan faces flak over new laws 'to silence media, Opposition'

A new year is upon us, and 2022 means not only the arrival of year three of the coronavirus pandemic (yikes), but also the implementation of hundreds of new laws in California.

6 new California laws you should know about

For the United States of America, the first day of 2022 brought in some major legal changes. There were restrictions that have been imposed on abortion, minimum wage increase, and also police reforms. These are just a part of a series of new laws that have come into effect across the US.

The first day of 2022 brought in some major legal changes for the United States of America

In a bid to attract tourism and foreign investments, UAE goes liberal as it relaxes various laws and allows pre-marital sex.

UAE liberalizes laws: To not censor explicit content, allow pre-marital sex & relaxes alcohol laws

In an address to the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government has decided to repeal the three controversial farm laws. The leader appealed to the farmers to return home and stop protesting.

India reacts to PM Modi's decision to repeal three controversial farm laws

In an unprecedented move by the UAE, non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi will now be allowed to marry divorce and get joint child custody under civil law.

Abu Dhabi announces family law reforms; non-Muslims allowed to marry, divorce under civil law

Sri Lanka's new president suspended parliament for a month from Tuesday ahead of snap elections he wants to call in March to consolidate his sweeping victory. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, elected president last month in a landslide, issued a proclamation overnight proroguing the legislature and said a new session will begin from January 3.

Sri Lanka: President Rajapaksa suspends parliament overnight ahead of snap elections

Russia's communication watchdog said on Monday it was opening administrative proceedings against Twitter and Facebook for failing to explain how they plan to comply with local data laws, the Interfax news agency reported.

Russia opens civil cases against Facebook, Twitter: Report

Trump took to his Twitter account on Sunday to say, "Border Patrol Agents are not allowed to properly do their job at the Border because of ridiculous liberal (Democrat) laws like Catch & Release

Trump says 'ridiculous' laws making border patrol more dangerous

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