US President Donald Trump signed executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, aiming to restrict automatic citizenship after a previous policy was rejected by the Supreme Court.
France introduces a strict new law banning unsolicited commercial sales calls without prior consent, replacing previous opt-out systems with heavy fines of up to 375,000 euros for companies.
US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship, targeting 'birth tourism' and certain foreign government employees' children, despite the Supreme Court previously ruling against similar efforts.
Rosario, Argentina, is using its most famous son, Lionel Messi, to rebrand itself as a tourist destination, aiming to shift focus from drug violence to its beloved soccer star and other attractions.
Hong Kong police arrested 25 people, including 13-year-olds, linked to a triad loan shark syndicate charging up to 282 per cent annual interest and laundering millions through personal accounts.
Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina vowed in a Delhi audio broadcast to return to Bangladesh in December despite facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity linked to the 2024 uprising.
British Kashmiri diaspora members protested in Bradford, UK, expressing solidarity with PoK residents and backing JAAC demands amid a Pakistani security crackdown.
Several US senators wrote a letter to the CFTC inquiring about plans to crack down on prediction markets offering contracts to bet on wildfires, citing risks of arson and profiting off community suffering.
India asserts readiness to defend national interests after Pakistan deploys 250 Chinese-made SH-15 self-propelled artillery guns along their shared border, amidst tensions over cross-border terrorism and disputed elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's assembly polls are marked by reports of state-backed violence, enforced disappearances of journalists, and internet shutdowns, prompting condemnation from Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir faces escalating brutality, violence, and media crackdown during assembly polls, prompting global human rights and press freedom watchdogs to urge Pakistani authorities to end the crackdown and restore communications.
A probe into former China securities regulator Fang Xinghai underscores how opaque policy communication and sudden regulatory actions cause sharp market swings, unsettling foreign investors even as AI advances and index inclusions offer limited optimism.
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has fled to Paris, citing intensified Kremlin pressure and the risk of imprisonment. His departure follows his designation as a "foreign agent" and being barred from participating in upcoming parliamentary elections.
South Korean police apprehended 5,203 drug offenders, arresting 1,039, in H1 2026 special crackdowns, a 7.8% on-year rise. They recouped 3.84 billion won and plan intensified investigations on online and foreign drug crimes in H2 using special teams.
Sunday's UK front pages feature Chancellor John Healey's warning to supermarkets against price gouging amid the Middle East crisis, fears of a "tax on death" for social care, and revelations about Nigel Farage's secret deal to return as Reform UK leader. Other stories include the Ceuta border crisis, a Fifa World Cup plan fallout, and various crime reports.
Police in Hong Kong dismantled an illegal debt collection syndicate, along with a prostitution venue, a drug den, and three illegal gambling parlours, arresting 57 individuals aged 14 to 70, some with triad backgrounds. The syndicate recruited young people for "quick cash" to harass debtors via messaging apps.
A car bombing in Cucuta, Colombia, injured 11 people (8 police, 3 civilians) days before right-wing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration. No group claimed responsibility, but active rebel and criminal groups operate in the area.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20, tightening conditions for Department of Defense waivers on defense-critical imports from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, viewed by observers as an enforcement crackdown for national security.
A UFW Foundation survey reveals US farm workers, many undocumented, face heightened fears of raids, deportation, and family separation under the Trump administration, impacting daily life and access to necessities. Despite long-term residency, 92% report employment impact, and 76% hope for legal protections and a path to citizenship.
The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) executed warrants in five cities, seizing laptops, phones, and documents in a crackdown on claims companies sending spam texts about the car finance mis-selling scandal. This action targets firms believed responsible for 170m texts, following 12m public complaints since September 2025.
Satellite images and analysis by WIRED and International Justice Mission reveal over two dozen new or expanded scam compounds in Myanmar's Myawaddy region since early 2024. This growth suggests that purported crackdowns by the Myanmar military junta last year did little to halt the highly lucrative online scamming industry, which relies on human trafficking victims.
A mother from Urmston, Trafford, says her six-year-old son, Ruari, has had his Manchester United season ticket restricted due to the club's anti-touting crackdown. The club alleges central control of multiple accounts, which the mother denies, stating she merely helped family members manage tickets.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet vowed to intensify the crackdown on transnational online scam networks, acknowledging their adaptation into smaller, decentralized cells. Authorities have shut down over 670 operations and increased intelligence sharing with partners like the US FBI, as Cambodia faces international pressure over these criminal enterprises.
Security forces in Kashmir demolished the homes of two alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists and detained over 2,500 people in a sweeping crackdown. This action followed the fatal shooting of a J&K police head constable in Anantnag and has drawn criticism from political leaders.
