Law and legislation

Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs

Pro-migrant and anti-racism groups protest in front of the Greek parliament, ahead of the vote on a bill which speeds up deportation of rejected asylum seekers and provides for their transfer to \"return hubs\" , in Athens, Greece, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

US denies Somali World Cup football referee entry because of ‘security threat’

Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan had been set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup but he was denied entry to the United States on June 6.

Indonesia Parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government

Under the new law, serving police officers do not have to resign before they are appointed to other state institutions or ministries outside the National Police.

Trump administration seeks to revoke US citizenship of 17 immigrants

Citizen candidates attend a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalisation ceremony.

AI companions are coming. Privacy rules are not ready

The reason chatbots refer to themselves as “I” is not because that is the best way to share information with us. It’s the best way to keep us sharing information with them, says the writer.

US judge blocks Trump’s $129,000 fee for skilled visa applications

A passenger walks through San Francisco International Airport in California. Tech leaders have warned against targeting H-1B visas, citing a shortage of domestic talent for key technology jobs.

Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeking Trump pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in November 2023 on seven counts of fraud, embezzlement and criminal conspiracy.

Australian state cracks down on illegal tobacco shops as nicotine use surges

Australia charges a federal tax of about A$1.50 (S$1.37) on each individual cigarette to discourage smoking.

Australia’s Lower House passes Bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decades

Some businesses had urged the government to exempt them from the capital gains overhaul and confine changes to real estate.

US Senate advances ICE Bill as Democrats aim to make Trump a liability for Republicans

Political fallout over the fund had already prevented Republicans from moving the Bill forward in May.

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