German Far-Right AfD Member Arrested for Spying for Chinese Intelligence Services
On April 23, the German Federal Prosecutor’s Office announced that it had arrested a staff member of a member of the European Parliament from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on charges of spying for Chinese intelligence services. The picture shows the flags of Germany and China. Photograph taken in Berlin in June 2023 […]
Protests for Gaza: Legal Ramifications of Blockades and Civil Lawsuits
On April 18th, “I lost one day’s pay,” “I missed my flight,” “I canceled my appointment to go to the hospital,” and “It was painful because I couldn’t go to the bathroom.” These are the protests that took place on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, on the 15th to show solidarity with […]
Indian General Election Promises Disappoint LGBTQ+ Activists
In the general election for the lower house of the Indian parliament, which will be counted on June 4, the two major political parties promise to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people (sexual minorities). But activists are disappointed, saying it’s just lip service that avoids the core issue of same-sex marriage. The photo shows students […]
German-Russian Duo Arrested for Suspected Sabotage of US Military Facilities in Ukraine Conflict
[ベルリン １８日 ロイター] – The German authorities announced on the 18th that they had arrested two individuals of German and Russian nationality on suspicion of planning to sabotage US military facilities. The move is said to be aimed at weakening military aid to Ukraine. Authorities searched the suspect’s home and workplace. He is believed to […]
Donald Trump’s Indictment Gives Momentum to Presidential Campaign
April 16: Former US President Donald Trump’s indictment over a year ago on charges of falsifying business records related to hush money payments to an affair partner ended up giving momentum to his House campaign. The picture shows Mr. Trump appears in the New York State Supreme Court on the same day. Representative photo (2024 […]
US Supreme Court Expressing Doubt in Capitol Attack Case Under Sarbanes-Oxley Act
On the 16th, the US Supreme Court held oral arguments in a case in which a man accused in the January 2021 attack on the US Capitol appealed against a lower court ruling that found him guilty of obstructing public proceedings. The judges expressed doubt about the application of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which is the […]
British Foreign Secretary Assures Hong Kong Residents in UK Will Not be Subject to New National Security Regulations
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced on the 15th that Hong Kong residents in the country will not be subject to the new national security regulations in Hong Kong. Photo taken on the same day (2024 Reuters/Isabel Infantes) LONDON (Reuters) – British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Wednesday that Hong Kong citizens living in […]
Former US President Trump on Trial for Alleged Affair: Impact on Presidential Election
The first trial in a case related to allegations that former US President Trump (77) had an affair began on the 15th in a New York state court. (2024 Reuters Michael Nagle) NEW YORK (Reuters) – The first trial in a case related to allegations that former US President Donald Trump (77) had an affair […]
FBI Director Wray Warns of Potential Coordinated Attack in the United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Wray attended a House budget committee hearing on the 11th and raised the possibility that a coordinated attack similar to the mass shooting in a Russian concert hall last month could occur in the United States. Say you are concerned . Photograph taken in October 2021 in New York […]
Former Supreme Court Justice Aniruddha Bose Appointed Chairman of National Judicial Academy in Bhopal
NEW DELHI: Justice Aniruddha Bose, who retired from the Supreme Court yesterday, has been appointed as the chairman of the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal. He was appointed in a farewell ceremony by Chief Justice DY Informed by Chandrachud. The Chief Justice said that Justice Aniruddha Bose is the most capable person to train the […]
