The US Senate passed a temporary spending bill to fund the federal government through December 11, avoiding a shutdown ahead of November elections and barring fund-shifting to the Border Patrol.
Farmers, landowners, and firefighters are urging a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in England and Wales due to extreme wildfire risks driven by dry weather and heatwaves.
FSSAI bans adding rum or whisky flavour to spirits, requiring neutral-alcohol products to be labelled as flavoured spirits; Mohan Rocky Springwater, United Spirits, INBREW and Associated Alcohol & Breweries prohibited sales; inspections in Goa and Maharashtra.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin found Gemini, Google's AI model, on an internal 'no use' list. After failing to resolve the issue, Brin involved CEO Sundar Pichai, who helped lift the restriction, highlighting how internal policies can lag behind AI strategies.
The EU has enacted its 21st sanctions package, expanding measures against Russia's financial and banking sector with asset freezes and transaction bans on 94 institutions. It also targets a Kyrgyz bank and three other non-Russian banks for circumventing sanctions, and introduces a new instrument for a full third-country ban on crypto-asset services used by Russia.
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) reinstated Syria's voting rights, five years after they were stripped under Bashar Assad, citing the new Syrian authorities' commitment to fulfilling chemical weapons obligations and cooperation with the watchdog.
A California judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Defense from enforcing a lobbying ban on Alibaba, allowing the company to communicate with the Pentagon while its constitutional challenge to the restriction is considered.
Lithuania's Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas supports removing the constitutional ban on deploying weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear arms, on the country's territory, stating it prevents full use of NATO's defense capabilities.
The Tamil Nadu government has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court's order imposing a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter. The state argues the ban contradicts the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958, which allows slaughter of older, unfit cows.
The Tamil Nadu government has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court's order imposing a blanket ban on cow slaughter, even on Bakrid. The state argues the ban conflicts with existing laws that regulate, rather than prohibit, slaughter under certain conditions.
Police have issued a prohibition of disposal order against GCB and seized bank funds as part of an ongoing server fraud investigation. Three men, including Chinese national Li Ming, face additional charges for alleged fraud related to server purchases.
The US Supreme Court limited the use of geofencing warrants, sending a case back to determine if the search was 'reasonable' under the Fourth Amendment, citing concerns over mass surveillance and privacy.
Guinea has banned the export of unrefined gold, effective immediately, to promote domestic processing, create jobs, and boost its economy. The move follows a meeting with gold producers and buyers, aiming to capture more value from its significant gold production.
The Taliban have ordered a ban on smartphone use for government officials, citing concerns over productivity and leaks. The directive, issued by military courts, mandates phone destruction and legal punishment for violators. Analysts suggest this could foreshadow broader restrictions on the general population.
Hong Kong's top court rejected a challenge to a law banning public advocacy for election boycotts or invalid ballots, deeming the restriction a "modest" interference necessary for safeguarding electoral participation and confidence.
Monterey Park, California, became the first US city to vote on a permanent datacenter ban via ballot initiative. Early results show strong support, with 86.3% of votes favoring the prohibition, driven by resident concerns over environmental impact and utility costs.
The US has imposed a 12.5% trade tariff on Australia and 53 other countries for allegedly failing to prevent imports of goods made with slave labor. Australia disputes the findings, citing its robust modern slavery legislation, and is seeking clarification from US officials.
The US Trade Representative (USTR) proposed additional tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from India and 53 other economies for failing to effectively prohibit goods linked to forced labor. This complicates ongoing trade talks between the US and India.
The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies for failing to ban goods made with forced labor, citing an 'unlevel playing field' for American workers.
Russia's Foreign Ministry states that sanctions have never been on the agenda for discussions with the US aimed at eliminating irritants. Alexander Gusarov called unilateral American restrictions an illegitimate instrument of pressure that cannot be negotiated.
Retired judge Giribala Singh denies allegations of contacting influential figures to influence the investigation into her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma's death. Sharma's family accuses her husband and his family of dowry harassment. Singh claims calls were for condolences and questions police conduct.
Moscow and Beijing have issued a joint statement opposing unilateral sanctions not approved by the UN Security Council. The statement also reaffirms adherence to the UN Charter's prohibition on the threat or use of force and condemns unilateral military intervention.
Kickstarter has reverted its controversial content guidelines after backlash, admitting they were influenced by payment processor Stripe's rules. The company apologized and is pushing Stripe for more flexibility.
Australia's National Socialist Network (NSN), recently banned as a hate group, has launched a legal challenge against the government's prohibition. The neo-Nazi group, also known as White Australia, argues the law used to ban it infringes on political communication and confers excessive power to the executive without judicial review.
