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Jul 16, 2025

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Israel and Iran Engage in Direct Military Strikes, Escalating Regional Conflict

In mid-June 2025, a long-simmering shadow war between Israel and Iran erupted into direct military conflict, marking a dangerous new phase of regional instability. The escalation began on June 13 with a series of Israeli...

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Jul 16, 2025

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UN Report Reveals Record-Breaking Violations Against Children in Conflict

A United Nations report released on June 20, 2025, found that 2024 was the most devastating year for children in armed conflict in two decades. The UN verified 41,370 grave violations against children, a 25%...

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Jul 16, 2025

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ECHR Declines to Hold Italy Accountable for Libyan Migrant Pull-Backs

In a significant human rights ruling on June 12, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) declared inadmissible the case of S.S. and Others v. Italy, which concerned Italy's role in the interception of...

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Jul 16, 2025

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US Congress Considers 10-Year Moratorium on State AI Laws

A sweeping federal bill that advanced through the U.S. House of Representatives in June 2025 contains a controversial provision that would impose a 10-year moratorium on states enforcing their own laws regulating artificial intelligence. The...

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Jul 8, 2025

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Canada Implements Ban on Replacement Workers in Federal Sector

On June 20, 2025, a new Canadian law, Bill C-58, came into force, prohibiting the use of replacement workers during strikes or lockouts in all federally regulated workplaces. This significant amendment to the Canada Labour...

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Jul 8, 2025

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EU AI Act Enters New Implementation Phase with New Obligations

The European Union's landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act entered a critical new phase in June 2025, with several key obligations for companies coming into effect. Following the initial ban on "unacceptable risk" AI systems like...

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Jul 4, 2025

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UK Enacts Major Overhaul of Data Protection Laws

The UK's Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent on June 19, 2025, enacting a significant update to the country's data protection framework. The new law amends the UK GDPR and the Data Protection...

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Jul 3, 2025

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UK Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Bill

In a landmark vote on June 21, 2025, the UK House of Commons approved a bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales for terminally ill adults. The legislation, which passed by a narrow...

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Jun 20, 2025

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Navigating the Legal Landscape: Key Industry Updates (June 2025)

WHO Member States Adopt Historic Pandemic Agreement In May 2025, WHO Member States adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement to enhance global collaboration and ensure equitable access to health products for future pandemics, with a key Pathogen...

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Jun 19, 2025

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G7 Finance Ministers Address Economic Imbalances, Non-Market Policies, and Illicit Trade Risks

Following their meeting in May 2025, G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors issued a communiqué outlining their collective stance on pressing global economic issues. The group committed to pursuing balanced, growth-oriented macroeconomic policies and...

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