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The South African Parliament has passed the Immigration Amendment Bill, a response to a 2017 Constitutional Court ruling that found sections of the Immigration Act to be unconstitutional. The Bill was introduced in April 2024 and has undergone extensive public consultation. Key amendments include automatic judicial review of detention and
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The Homebuyer Privacy Protection Act, also known as the Trigger Leads Bill, has been signed into law, providing unprecedented safeguards for consumers by protecting their personal financial data from being sold or distributed without their explicit consent. Introduced by Reps. John Rose (R-TN) and Ritchie Torres (D-NY), the bill aims
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 140 (SB 140) into law on June 20, 2025, which amends the Texas Mini-TCPA (Texas Business & Commerce Code ยงยง301-305). The legislation expands registration requirements, creates heightened liability exposure for businesses conducting telephone solicitations to Texas residents, and introduces a new private right
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The Jordanian Council of Ministers has convened on Monday and approved a series of key legislative and administrative decisions aimed at improving public services, enhancing digital transformation, supporting national infrastructure, and stimulating economic activity. These decisions include legislative approvals for e-government and legal modernisation, administrative modernisation and public sector reform,
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The President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025, into law, aiming to improve counterterrorism efforts while ensuring legal oversight and safeguards. The amendments, made to the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997, were passed by both the National Assembly and the Senate this month, despite opposition protests. The new
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Poland's president, Karol Nawrocki, has vetoed a bill that would have extended child benefit payments to Ukrainian refugees, sparking controversy in the country. The move comes as anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland has been growing, fueled by politicians and historical issues. About 1 million refugees have settled in Poland
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized the Opposition for their protest against the Constitution Amendment Bill 2025, accusing them of choosing shamelessness over morality. According to BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, the Opposition intends to promote corruption by adopting a "work from jail" model, which he claims
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Cambodian lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow the government to revoke the citizenship of individuals found guilty of conspiring with foreign nations to harm the national interest. The amendment to the Nationality Law passed with a unanimous vote in the National Assembly, with all 120 members present approving
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Polish President Karol Nawrocki has issued a veto on a bill that would have extended emergency assistance to Ukrainian refugees, sparking widespread concerns about the potential consequences for over a million Ukrainians living in Poland. The decision, justified by the president on grounds of "social justice," threatens to
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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Land Information Minister Chris Penk have announced the passing of the Public Works Act Amendment Bill, which will streamline land acquisition for critical infrastructure projects. The new process aims to reduce delays and costs associated with infrastructure builds, enabling faster delivery of projects such as
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha aimed at preventing corruption in the government. The bills, including the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Constitution (One Hundred And Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, seek to provide a legal framework for the removal
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The Malaysian government's efforts to strengthen the country's nuclear safety and security regime have taken a significant step forward with the tabling of the Atomic Energy Licensing (Amendment) Bill 2025 for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat. The proposed amendments aim to broaden the scope
