China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducted a marine survey in its jurisdictional waters in the East China Sea using the research vessel Xiangyanghong 22. The mission aimed to understand ecological conditions for conservation efforts, with announcements of such missions being rare.
The Bombay High Court has overturned an SBI internal committee's findings against an employee accused of sexual harassment. The court ruled that a shared autorickshaw, not provided by the employer, does not constitute a 'workplace' under the POSH Act, thus the committee lacked jurisdiction.
Interpol's latest cyber threat assessment reveals online crimes are increasingly surpassing traditional illicit activities, with over half of surveyed Asian and South Pacific member states reporting cybercrime constitutes 30% of national crime.
China's top legislative body, the NPC Standing Committee, will discuss a bill next week to grant Hong Kong jurisdiction over part of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, set to open 24-hour operations in July.
China's top legislative body will discuss a bill to grant Hong Kong jurisdiction over a section of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen. This "co-location" arrangement, opening next month, will streamline immigration clearance for the Greater Bay Area initiative.
China's National People's Congress Standing Committee will review a bill next week to grant Hong Kong jurisdiction over its designated area at the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, set to open 24-hour operations in July.
The CFTC is suing New Mexico officials to block state efforts to regulate prediction markets, arguing federal law grants it exclusive jurisdiction. New Mexico had sued Kalshi for allegedly offering unlicensed sports betting.
The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh, citing a settled principle that election disputes cannot be entertained after the poll process begins.
US public health authorities at state and local levels have been weakened following backlash against COVID-19 restrictions, leaving them less equipped to handle future disease outbreaks. Laws in several states have limited emergency declarations, quarantine powers, and mandates, while funding and staffing cuts further hamper response capabilities.
Actor Ranveer Singh has served a legal notice on the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on June 2, 2026, challenging its non-cooperation directive following his exit from 'Don 3'. FWICE issued the directive after Singh reportedly walked out of the film, causing alleged losses of Rs 40-45 crore. The actor's team argues FWICE has no jurisdiction over the contractual dispute. A veteran producer has also filed a petition against FWICE's directive.
The Bank of Russia has filed a claim with the General Court of the European Union to challenge an EU regulation that allows for the use of immobilized Russian assets to repay loans to Ukraine. The Bank argues this constitutes an illegal expropriation and violates international law.
The Philippines has rejected a US request to place a new industrial hub in New Clark City under US jurisdiction. Officials stated no special arrangements will be made for the US regarding the hub, which is part of the Luzon Economic Corridor project involving the US, Japan, and the Philippines.
Hong Kong suffered over 40% of the US$752 million lost in a 10-jurisdiction scam crackdown. Police arrested 870 individuals in Hong Kong, seizing HK$539 million in criminal proceeds.
Euroclear will keep Russian Central Bank assets frozen, citing EU law and rejecting Moscow court jurisdiction, despite a ruling ordering the release of $251 billion. The EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
Euroclear Bank will keep Russian Central Bank assets frozen, citing international sanctions and non-recognition of EU law. This follows a Moscow court ruling ordering Euroclear to return 18.2 trillion rubles ($251 bln) to the Bank of Russia.
Taiwan's foreign ministry stated it is a "sovereign democratic country" after US President Donald Trump warned against formal independence from China, emphasizing peace and strength.
Australians evacuated from the MV Hondius, hit by a hantavirus outbreak, may seek compensation under Australian consumer law, though jurisdiction and the cruise company's terms are potential hurdles. Legal experts suggest Dutch law might offer better consumer protections.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has urged the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to rule that the agency has jurisdiction over prediction markets.
A Tasmanian Aboriginal woman's request to have her court hearing held on country was rejected. But on-country hearings have been held in other jurisdictions. So how do they work?
A Tasmanian Aboriginal woman's request to have her court hearing held on country was rejected. But on-country hearings have been held in other jurisdictions. So how do they work?
After years of debate over whether claw and pinball machines encourage high-stakes gambling, Hong Kong has finally proposed stricter oversight to curb gaming, particularly among teenagers. Cases of addiction linked to these machines are rising in the city, but drawing a clear distinction between gaming and gambling remains difficult. As Hong Kong prepares to amend relevant laws, The South China Morning Post examines how other jurisdictions regulate the trend and asks an expert from an addiction...
Maria Zakharova said that coercive actions against the personnel of Russian diplomatic missions contradict the norms of international law and bilateral agreements, which guarantee immunity from the jurisdiction of the host country
The CFTC received over 1,500 public comments on its proposed rule for prediction market regulation, with crypto firms like Kalshi and Polymarket supporting the regulator's authority while state gaming regulators from Tennessee, Missouri and Pennsylvania urged a crackdown. The battle centers on whether the CFTC has exclusive jurisdiction over sports event contracts or if states should regulate them as gambling.
Maria Zakharova says Russia will demand from Washington "confirmation in each specific case that the newborn is not subject to US jurisdiction"
