South Korean lawmakers propose a bill to criminalize the creation, distribution, and possession of AI-generated sexually explicit content, even if it doesn't depict real individuals, following a court's acquittal of a man distributing deepfake images citing the victims were 'virtual'
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accused opposition lawmakers of staging political drama after they walked out of a special parliamentary session on a royal inquiry into the Tabung Haji Muslim pilgrimage savings fund.
The US Senate delayed a vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act until September, drawing frustration from crypto advocates and executives with the 2026 midterms approaching.
Uber has partnered with Kwoon Chung Bus to launch Uber Elite in Hong Kong, marking its first premium ride-hailing service outside the United States using Mercedes-Benz vehicles and uniformed chauffeurs.
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune has filed cloture on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, setting up a key procedural crypto bill vote for September after previous negotiations stalled.
The US Senate has postponed voting on the CLARITY Act until September due to unresolved disputes over banking, ethics, and illicit finance, despite pressure from crypto executives and Republican lawmakers.
Education experts and lawmakers in Hong Kong urge legislation to ban children under 16 from social media to combat cyberbullying and addiction, citing strong public and parental support.
South Korea's government rejected U.S. lawmakers' claims that a revised network act is discriminatory and enables political censorship, stating the law aims to protect users and combat digital disinformation.
House representatives in the Philippines introduced a bill requiring educational agencies to develop standardised teaching materials on the disputed South China Sea, focusing on Manila's exclusive economic zone and international law to counter misinformation.
The U.S. Senate delayed a procedural vote on the Clarity Act until September ahead of its August recess. The crypto market structure bill faces hurdles over ethics provisions concerning Donald Trump's crypto holdings and the 60-vote threshold.
Nine Democratic senators urged CFTC Chair Michael Selig to ban prediction markets allowing bets on wildfires, warning the contracts incentivize arson, insider trading, and profit from disasters.
Spain's far-left Sumar and far-right Vox have united in parliament to oppose Morocco as a 2030 World Cup co-host, citing anger over a suspected role in a recent migrant surge into Ceuta.
NBA great Shaquille O'Neal stated that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is experiencing a standard 'rite of passage' regarding physical play in the WNBA, advising her to endure the hits as other basketball legends once did.
Ceuta leader Juan Jesus Vivas told EU lawmakers that some 100 people died during a recent border surge, warning the city remains overwhelmed with unaccompanied minors and lacks sufficient security resources.
The US Senate faces a narrowing window before its August recess to schedule a vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which requires 60 votes to advance amid opposition from Democrats and banking groups.
A group of Democratic US senators warned the CFTC that prediction markets allowing bets on wildfires could incentivize arson and minimize community suffering, citing platforms like Polymarket.
Mississippi lawmakers initiated steps to potentially redraw legislative, congressional, and judicial districts following a U.S. Supreme Court decision, sparking concerns from voting rights advocates.
Hong Kong's new combined taxi and ride-hailing driver test attracts over 1,000 registrations on its first day, with lawmakers anticipating increased sign-ups to meet future demand under the upcoming regulatory regime.
Death toll from June twin quakes in Venezuela reaches 6,125, per National Assembly chief Jorge Rodríguez. Lawmakers pass housing bill to aid displaced victims, while 1,400 remain missing and 24,000 live in shelters.
The ethics committee of South Korea's main opposition People Power Party (PPP) will meet this week to consider disciplinary actions against three lawmakers—Cho Kyoung-tae, Jin Jong-oh, and Kwon Young-jin—over alleged misconduct, including attempts to block a deputy speaker election, supporting an independent candidate, and using violence.
Following the death of a triathlete who went missing at sea during Hong Kong's Summer Triathlon Challenge, lawmakers are urging event organisers to adopt advanced technology like optimised GPS tracking to enhance athlete monitoring and safety, especially amid unstable weather conditions.
Hong Kong's Fire Services Department concluded its investigation into the Wang Fuk Court inferno, referring contractors China Status Development and Engineering and Victory Fire Engineering to a disciplinary board for alleged negligence in deactivating fire systems. Both firms reportedly continue operations.
Hong Kong's first "new style Legco dialogue" with Chief Executive John Lee focused on enhancing communication. Lawmakers proposed revamping the 1823 public inquiry hotline with AI, mirroring Beijing's 12345 model, and transforming post offices into resident service centers to improve public services and accountability.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
