Legislative bills
President Asif Ali Zardari has signed into law the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a move aimed at strengthening counterterrorism efforts by allowing for the detention of individuals suspected of engaging in activities that threaten national security or public safety. The legislation has been met with opposition from the PTI, which
Legislative bills
President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025, into law, enhancing the ability of security agencies to prevent terrorism while ensuring judicial oversight and safeguards to prevent potential abuses of power. The law introduces preventive detention orders for up to three months, subject to recorded reasons, for individuals
Legislative bills
India's online gaming industry, valued at nearly ₹2 trillion and employing thousands, has reached a decisive turning point. The passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, has radically altered the industry's treatment, banning all real-money games and creating a central authority to
Congressional representatives
As the US government navigates the delicate balance of advanced technology exports to China, a growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers is pushing back against President Trump's recent approval of advanced semiconductor sales to Beijing. The move has sparked a heated exchange across the aisle, with Republicans expressing concerns
Tariffs
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Democrats, have issued a statement on the introduction of a resolution to terminate the "national emergency" declared by President Trump to impose tariffs on Brazil. The resolution, proposed by Representative Gregory W. Meeks, aims to put an end
Tariffs
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated an investigation into the national security implications of imported wind turbines and their parts and components, pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The investigation was initiated on August 13, 2025, and Commerce will accept comments from the
Tariffs
The US has declared a limited trade war on India, imposing 50% tariffs on most goods imports from India. The move is in response to "threats to the United States by the government of the Russian Federation" and is aimed at Indian imports of Russian oil. The tariffs
Wind power plants
Green Oceans, along with six Native American tribes and a coalition of 11 other groups, has filed petitions with nine federal agencies to immediately suspend all projects off the Northeast Atlantic coast, including the Revolution Wind and South Fork projects. The petitions cite unprecedented national security risks, violations of federal
Tariffs
The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated a Section 232 investigation into imports of wind turbines and related components, potentially paving the way for new tariffs or trade restrictions. This move follows recent expansions of Section 232 tariffs to cover additional steel and aluminum derivative products, including several wind turbine
Wind power plants
The US Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has ordered Rsted, a Danish energy company, to stop construction on its offshore wind project, Revolution Wind, citing national security concerns. The project, which is 80% complete with 45 out of 65 wind turbines installed, was
Wind power plants
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated an inquiry into the potential risks posed by imported wind turbines and their components on the nation's industrial base. The investigation, conducted by the Bureau of Industry and Security, aims to determine whether foreign-made wind energy products threaten the domestic
Wind power plants
Rhode Island and Connecticut are facing a setback in their efforts to transition to renewable energy, as the Trump administration's decision to halt construction of the Revolution Wind farm off the coast of New England has left the project in limbo. The wind farm, developed by Danish energy
