Policy
Putin signs decree limiting foreign investors' buyback rights
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing courts to strip foreign investors who left Russia in 2022 of their right to buy back shares in Russian companies.
New Jersey sues Amazon over alleged delivery driver monopsony
The lawsuit claims Amazon uses its power to suppress competition and limit driver rights.
France reports 14,000 fire outbreaks and over 400 arrests
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirms multiple arrests including minors as wildfires continue in the Var department.
Trump administration is drafting ban on Chinese data center devices
The proposal seeks to restrict the use of hardware from China within United States data centers.
Putin signs law allowing cryptocurrency for foreign trade
The legislation enables crypto use in international transactions while maintaining a domestic ban on payments for goods and services.
Turkey's first astronaut Alper Gezeravcı promoted to brigadier general
The promotion was announced during a Supreme Military Council meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
US Defense Department cancels $300 million lithium purchase tender
The cancellation follows a period of postponed bidding for battery-grade lithium carbonate.
Japan proposes stricter income rules for permanent residency applications
The new requirements could apply retroactively to applications submitted as early as April.
TÜİK: Children at Turkish security units near 610,000 in 2025
Official data suggests victim children and those pushed into crime remain the largest groups among the incidents.
Turkey moves to revoke citizenship of 687 people
Istanbul prosecutors allege irregular acquisition linked to a criminal organization and fictitious real estate sales.
Turkish officials sold passports and identity cards to foreigners, report says
A court case in Istanbul is hearing charges against Population Directorate staff accused of issuing forged documents using citizens' data.
US halts border wall well drilling in New Mexico
Federal order follows ranchers' warnings that industrial pumping threatens livestock water supplies in drought-hit region
Judge Blocks Parts of NY Law Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks
The injunction halts mask and ID display rules for federal agents while a legal challenge continues, but keeps local immigration cooperation ban intact.
Mamdani's NYC grocery plan faces criticism over alleged ID requirements
Officials say no ID will be needed at the five city-run stores, but critics question the policy's consistency.
House Ethics panel recommends censure for Chuck Edwards over harassment
The bipartisan committee found the North Carolina Republican violated House rules; Democratic women lawmakers call for his resignation.
Denmark increases mandatory military service to 11 months
The policy change shifts service length from four months and aims to prepare deployable units.
25 US states sue Trump administration over new tariffs
A coalition of Democratic-led states argues the administration exceeded its authority by targeting 60 trading partners.
Trump to establish White House commission for military families
The new body aims to address challenges such as childcare, employment, and housing to bolster military readiness.
Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over welfare data sharing policy
The lawsuit alleges the administration is violating federal privacy laws by granting immigration authorities access to recipient information.
Trump administration invites AI companies to White House for safety testing
The administration is finalizing voluntary cybersecurity tests to assess the hacking capabilities of advanced American AI models.
Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine's ambassador to the United States
The decision comes as Kyiv seeks increased military support from Washington.
US House Ethics Committee recommends censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards
Bipartisan panel finds Representative Edwards violated House rules and Code of Official Conduct.
Senator Kaine claims US boat strikes likely killed non-traffickers
The Senator requested President Trump to halt the operation following allegations of exceeding legal parameters
US officials used court orders to force-feed hunger strikers in ICE detention
The use of involuntary medical procedures has continued across different administrations.
National Park Service: Proposed Triumphal Arch May Affect Historic Sites in D.C.
The assessment identifies nearly 40 locations that could see altered views due to the 250-foot structure.
Indian court acquits former wrestling federation chief of harassment charges
Athletes vow to appeal the ruling following the acquittal of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Russia launches antitrust investigation into Apple over app restrictions
The Federal Antimonopoly Service claims the tech company failed to comply with demands regarding domestic search engines and applications.
Trump administration moves to limit citizen enforcement of environmental laws
The US Department of Justice argued that lawsuits by private groups could threaten AI innovation and national security.
Journalist Can Bursalı summoned to give statement in Istanbul
The Gazete Pencere reporter faces charges of publicly spreading misleading information.
Israeli court freezes Ben-Gvir's plan to place crocodiles near prison
The Jerusalem District Court issued a temporary injunction following a petition by animal rights activists.