Nach dem Regierungswechsel in Ungarn kündigt Umweltminister László Gajdos eine Untersuchung zur mutmaßlich illegalen Haltung von Zebras auf dem Anwesen von Viktor Orbáns Familie an. Die Tiere wurden 2024 gefilmt, und der Minister kritisiert »verantwortungslose« Zustände.
India's Ministry of External Affairs accused China of illegally occupying Indian territories in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh since 1963, objecting to ongoing Chinese infrastructure projects. This follows discussions between Indian EAM S Jaishankar and Chinese FM Wang Yi at the ASEAN summit, where Wang emphasized cooperation despite sovereignty concerns.
The Supertech Twin Towers in Noida were demolished in 2022 after the Supreme Court upheld their illegal construction. Four years later, the legal dispute continues, now focused on refunding homebuyers amidst Supertech's insolvency, with a Supreme Court plea postponed to July 2026.
The China Coast Guard used water cannons and dangerous maneuvers against multiple Philippine vessels near Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) on July 24, leading to a standoff between 10 Philippine and 15 Chinese ships.
President Trump has imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on over 80 countries, including the UK, EU, and Canada, citing forced labor. This action replaces an expiring global duty and faces immediate criticism from US allies and legal experts regarding presidential authority.
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.
Kin Keung Ho and Lihua Owen Ma, residents of Staten Island, pleaded guilty to illegally exporting hundreds of US native turtles, falsely labeling packages. They face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
A distillery owner in Laos faces charges for running an illegal business and selling harmful food products after six tourists, including two Danish nationals, died from suspected methanol-tainted alcohol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in November 2024. Families deem the potential punishment inadequate, and Denmark's Foreign Minister expressed dissatisfaction.
Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on over 80 countries, including major allies, replacing an expiring global duty. Justified under the Trade Act of 1974 against forced labor, the move has drawn widespread criticism and legal challenge predictions from international partners and trade experts.
Indonesia's Child Protection Commissioner states that recent illegal adoptions and baby trafficking cases, including a syndicate that trafficked 28 babies to Singapore, are just the 'tip of the iceberg'. Poverty is identified as a root cause, with vulnerable mothers selling newborns due to financial hardship.
The EU Commission fined Google €890 million for illegally abusing its search engine dominance by favoring its own services and preventing developers from offering alternative payment options, violating the Digital Markets Act. The move could escalate US-EU trade tensions.
MI5 and the PSNI have been ordered by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to pay £20,000 in damages to former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney for illegally obtaining his phone records in secret operations aimed at identifying his confidential sources.
Hong Kong police arrested a 72-year-old local man for allegedly practising dentistry illegally at a North Point shop promoting a mainland Chinese dental clinic. The arrest followed calls from the local industry for stricter regulation.
White House official Michael Kratsios accused Chinese AI company Moonshot of illegally accessing Nvidia's advanced GB300 chips in Thailand, despite export controls. This comes as the U.S. intensifies efforts to curb China's AI development, with proposed legislation and threats of sanctions for IP theft.
New analysis by campaigner Prof Peter Hammond suggests over 80% of sewage spills into England's waterways in the last two years occurred during 'normal' weather, potentially making them illegal under UK law. Water companies and the Environment Agency reject the findings, despite mounting public anger and previous rulings questioning enforcement.
India's UN envoy, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, accused Pakistan of using cross-border terrorism as a state policy and misusing the UN forum. He reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and that Pakistan's illegal occupation is the only unresolved issue.
Illegal gravel mining at Andhra Pradesh's sacred Panchadarla hills has sparked a political storm. The opposition alleges an MP's aide is involved, while state authorities found significant violations and excess extraction, affecting sacred springs.
Seoul's mayor was convicted for illegal polling payments, potentially ending his presidential ambitions and leading to his removal from office if the Supreme Court upholds the verdict, just weeks after winning a fifth term.
New analysis by Prof Peter Hammond indicates that over 80% of sewage spills into England's waterways in the last two years occurred during "normal" weather conditions, potentially making them illegal under UK law. Water companies and the Environment Agency dispute the findings.
A US judge in New York has set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on drug trafficking charges. The couple was detained in early January by US forces in Caracas and faces potential life sentences if found guilty.
An illegal immigrant working as an agricultural laborer in Thermal, California, has been arrested by US Customs and Border Protection. Authorities stated he previously faced serious criminal charges including rape, sodomy of a drugged victim, assault with a deadly weapon, and preventing a witness.
Hong Kong authorities have warned of potential enforcement action against mainland Chinese dental chains suspected of operating illegally in the city, following reports from the Hong Kong Dental Association about promotional booths and issues with cross-border treatments.
A Seoul court fined Mayor Oh Se-hoon 10 million won for violating the Political Funds Act over opinion poll payments tied to his 2021 mayoral by-election campaign. If upheld on appeal, the ruling could cost him his job.
Liverpool Football Club has issued 432 lifetime bans and 115 indefinite suspensions after Merseyside Police seized over £1.2m in assets from organised ticket touts. The operation targeted money laundering from illicit ticket sales, protecting genuine fans.
