Law and legislation

US House votes for permanent daylight saving time

The measure, fittingly named the Sunshine Protection Act, passed on a 308-117 vote.

US lawmakers seek to counter China, Iran repression tactics on American soil

When Goliath sues David: China’s trademark wars test public sympathy

Bill to secure Japan’s imperial succession clears Lower House

The Bill does not address the possibility of a woman emperor, an idea that has wide public support.

South Korean law targeting false online information takes effect

The law requires major platforms to set up new response systems.

Israel Parliament advances Bill for inquiry into Oct 7 failures

The Bill passed its first reading in the Knesset, Israel’s 120-seat Parliament, with 59 votes in favour and none against or abstaining.

Israeli government defies top court over media regulator

This is the first time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has defied a Supreme Court ruling, despite past clashes with the judiciary.

Video games in Europe face new restrictions on age, ‘loot boxes’

Loot boxes – paid treasure chests that randomly dole out digital items in games – have long been criticised as an addictive form of gambling.

Thai opposition leader faces ethics trial over royal insult reform

People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut speaking on April 24 after the Thailand Supreme Court’s acceptance of a petition accusing 44 lawmakers of ethics violations.

Trump calls housing Bill ‘a big yawn’, presses voting curbs

The housing Bill aims to boost housing supply through faster environmental reviews, new grants, and looser rules for prefabricated housing.

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