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UN calls for ‘comprehensive, just and lasting peace’ in Ukraine on first anniversary of war – JURIST
In a special session, the UN General Assembly Thursday adopted a resolution urging “a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine.” The vote came only one day before the first anniversary of […]
Can Hong Kong Become a Crypto Hub Following Regulatory Changes?
Hong Kong-based regulator Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has launched a new consultation for newly proposed requirements for operators of virtual asset trading platforms. The consultation looks to understand views on whether […]
Australia home minister: government countered 2022 Iran interference operation – JURIST
The Australian government Tuesday announced it intervened in an alleged Iranian operation targeting an unidentified Iranian-Australia. In a speech delivered at the Australian National University’s National Security College, Home Affairs Minister Clare […]
US, Europe ‘deeply troubled’ by Israel approval of West Bank settlement construction – JURIST
Foreign ministers around the world Tuesday criticized Israel’s authorization of residential construction in nine communities in the West Bank.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced his opposition to the move on Monday. […]
Australia federal government release second plan to close disparity in Indigenous communities – JURIST
The Australian federal government Monday released the second part of its plan to help accelerate the implementation of the Closing the Gap Agreement made in 2020. This agreement seeks to resolve the […]
Independent commission discovers over 4,812 minor victims of sexual abuse by Portugal Catholic Church – JURIST
The Independent Commission for the Study of Child Sexual Abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church Monday reported that at least 4,812 children have been sexually abused by members of the Portuguese Catholic […]
UN urges reinstatement of women lawyers and judges in Afghanistan – JURIST
The UN Sunday called for the reinstatement of women lawyers and judges who have been fired from their roles under Taliban rule. Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) […]
Kraken Staking Services Banned in the US – A Win For Investors or a Step Too Far?
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Kraken, has felt the wrath of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following its failure to register its staking-as-a-service program. We reached out to the industry […]
China alleges US flew high-altitude balloons into country over 10 times – JURIST
China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin Monday stated China has spotted at least ten unauthorized US high-altitude balloons over Chinese airspace in the past year. Webin also warned that the US should […]
Australia government to grant 20,000 refugees permanent visas; ends temporary visa programs – JURIST
Australia Minister for Immigration Andrew Giles announced Monday that the Australian government will give more than 20,000 refugees living in the country a pathway to permanent visas. The move would grant a […]
Germany expert commission releases report recommending legalization of early-stage abortion and amended laws for later-term pregnancies – JURIST
The Commission on Reproductive Self-Determination and Reproductive Medicine in Germany on Monday submitted a final report recommending the legalization of abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in the country.The German […]
Australia judge rules in defamation trial that former government adviser raped a colleague in parliament – JURIST
Australia Federal Court Justice Michael Lee found that former government adviser Bruce Lehrmann raped a colleague in a Parliament House office on Monday. The judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit Lehrmann brought against […]
Poland classifies attack on humanitarian aid workers as murder, demands Israeli cooperation in investigation – JURIST
The Polish government on Friday labeled the death of Polish aid worker Damian Soból as murder, following the deaths of seven humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) serving in […]
Amnesty International urges immediate investigation into war crimes in Merawi, Ethiopia – JURIST
Amnesty International asserted Friday that African and global human rights bodies must urgently investigate alleged war crimes committed by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in the town of Merawi, Amhara region, […]
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