The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that prosecuting a Texas marijuana user for owning guns violates the Second Amendment. The decision, based on the vagueness of the term "unlawful user" in the relevant law, does not address all potential gun restrictions for drug users.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that prosecuting marijuana users for possessing guns violates the Second Amendment. The decision, stemming from Ali Hemani's case, narrowly interprets the law and does not address other potential firearm restrictions for drug users.
Paramount+ refused to air a 30-second ad during UFC Freedom 250 that criticized the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, highlighting concerns about potential censorship and influence from Donald Trump.
Hungary's parliament has amended the constitution to limit prime ministers to an eight-year term, a move by Péter Magyar's Tisza party to prevent Viktor Orbán's return. The amendment, passed with a super-majority, also targets controversial state asset transfers and aims to unlock EU funds.
India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare now requires a doctor's prescription to buy cough syrups and other syrup medicines, ending over-the-counter sales. This move aims to prevent misuse, recreational drug use, and accidental poisoning, especially among adolescents and young adults, and addresses a history of contaminated Indian-made medicines causing child deaths globally.
Hungary's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministerial terms to eight years, effectively barring former leader Viktor Orban from returning to power. The reform, a key promise of Prime Minister Peter Magyar's Tisza party, also paves the way for disbanding the Sovereignty Protection Office.
Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years, effectively barring former premier Viktor Orban from serving again. The move, a key promise of PM Peter Magyar, passed with a two-thirds majority.
Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years in office, retroactively barring Viktor Orbán from future terms. The move, championed by PM Peter Magyar as part of a "regime change," also targets the Sovereign Protection Office and public trust foundations.
Robert De Niro led a crowd in chanting "shut the fuck up!" at Donald Trump during a New York event. The actor criticized Trump's remarks on Americans' financial situations, inflation, and the 2020 election, comparing patriotism to an abused spouse's love for an abuser.
Hong Kong's Consumer Council received 3,346 lodging complaints since 2023, with 58% involving contract changes/refunds. The watchdog urges hotels and booking platforms to clarify responsibilities amid rising complaints.
Hong Kong's Consumer Council reported 1,050 annual complaints about hotels over the last three years, urging clear policies on booking changes and refunds. Since 2023, 3,346 complaints were received, mostly from non-local travelers, citing contract terminations, service quality, and pricing disputes.
Hong Kong's government has issued a strong rebuttal to a US newspaper's commentary titled "Hong Kong’s nightmare gets darker," which described new national security legislation as "repressive." The government stated the new regulation clarifies offenses and ensures fair trials.
台灣內政部擬修法加重規避替代役刑罰，包括最低一年有期徒刑，以遏止役男藉故拖延或逃避兵役，確保兵役制度公平性。
Taiwan's legislature passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, allowing individuals with suspended sentences or community service to run for office. This move, seen as benefiting Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an, has drawn sharp criticism from the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), with TPP leaders柯文哲 and黃國昌 denouncing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for perceived hypocrisy and double standards, and proposing the amendment be renamed the "Lin Shu-fen clause."
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, allowing individuals serving probation or community service to run for office. Critics, including DPP legislator Chen Pei-yu, argue this benefits Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an's re-election bid and was rushed through before the budget was finalized, prioritizing electoral interests over public welfare.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, allowing individuals serving probation or community service to run for office. Critics, including DPP legislator Chen Pei-yu, argue this 'Gao Hongan Clause' unfairly benefits Hsinchu Mayor Gao Hongan's re-election bid and prioritizes political interests over public welfare, especially as the annual budget remains unapproved.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, allowing individuals with suspended sentences or those serving community labor to run for office. Critics, including the Taiwan Youth Democratic Association, argue this "Gao Hongan Clause" grants excessive discretion to prosecutors, potentially creating loopholes and contradicting previous criticisms of the judiciary.
Taiwan's legislature passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, removing the disqualification for candidates sentenced to probation or community service. This change, dubbed the 'Gao Hung-an clause,' allows New Taipei City Councilor Huang Yong-chang, previously disqualified due to a probation sentence, to run for re-election. The amendment also adds a disqualification for those convicted of fraud offenses.
Italy's opposition parties are flooding the electoral law reform committee with nearly a thousand amendments, primarily aimed at reshaping the proposed changes. The majority plans only minor technical adjustments, leaving key issues like preferential voting and gender quotas for parliamentary debate.
Taiwan's parliament is debating an amendment to election law that could allow individuals sentenced to community service instead of jail time to run for office. The proposal, seen by critics as tailored for New竹 Mayor Kao Hung-an, has stalled due to lack of consensus, with a vote expected soon.
A bill to amend the National Referendum Act concerning constitutional amendment procedures, jointly submitted by four parties including the LDP and DPFP, began deliberation in the House of Representatives Constitutional Research Commission on the 11th. The bill is expected to pass with a majority vote on the 18th. The DPFP intends to submit an amendment regarding online paid advertising.
An amendment to Japan's postal privatization law, set to pass the Diet, will provide ¥65 billion annually in public support for Japan Post and temporarily restrict the sale of shares in Japan Post Bank and Japan Post Insurance. This marks the first major revision since 2012 and aims to maintain post offices as essential infrastructure.
Japan's postal privatization law is set for its first major revision in 14 years, with an amendment expected to pass this Diet session. Dubbed the "Postal Assistance Bill," it includes ¥65 billion in annual public support to maintain post office branches, a key demand from the National Association of Postmasters. However, concerns remain about the sustainability of postal services themselves and recent scandals within Japan Post.
Taiwanese legislators debated proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code, dubbed the "Ko Wen-je clauses," which aim to shorten pre-trial detention periods. The proposals, particularly Article 108, faced strong opposition, with concerns raised about potentially undermining criminal investigations and impacting major crime cases. The committee decided to postpone further review of Article 108 and other related amendments.
