My Feed My Way initiative
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Australia’s draft Digital Duty of Care laws would introduce the “My Feed, My Way” initiative, expand child online safety safeguards, and impose penalties of up to AUD 109.2 million on non-compliant digital platforms.

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Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2026
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Malaysia has operationalised its first cross-border insolvency law from 28 August 2026, enabling recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings and cooperation between Malaysian and foreign courts.

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US Executive Order on Birth Tourism
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US has issued an executive order directing federal agencies to curb birth tourism, defining it as entry into the country on a non-immigrant visa for the purpose of giving birth on American soil and obtaining immigration-related benefits.

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USCIS Public Charge Regulation
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public charge regulation, enabling broader case-by-case assessments of whether visa, admission or status-adjustment applicants may become dependent on public benefits, with the new rule taking effect on 18 September 2026.

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EU Parliament backs Consent Based Rape Definition
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EU Parliament has decided that sex without freely given consent must be treated as rape across the EU and has urged the Commission to propose EU wide consent based rape laws.

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India-EU Free Trade Agreement
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India—EU Free Trade Agreement has been announced by India and the EU; a free trade agreement that aims to reshape India’s global trade relations with EU.

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France bans social media for under 15s
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National Assembly of France approved a major reform that bans social media for under-15s and imposes stricter safeguards for teenagers.

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Legal Profession (Publicity) Rules
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Malaysia announces Legal Profession Publicity Rules 2025 to regulate ethical publicity by lawyers effective from January 2026.

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Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025
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UK Govt announced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 to give legal recognition to digital assets as personal property.

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Pakistan's Supreme Court Judges
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Pakistan’s judiciary faced upheaval as two Supreme Court judges resigned after the 27th Constitutional Amendment created a Federal Constitutional Court and curtailed Supreme Court powers

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Work Permit Extensions
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US DHS has ended automatic work permit (EAD) extensions for migrants who file renewal applications, with the new rule taking effect on October 30, 2025.

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Reserve Bank of India
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RBI allows exporters to open foreign currency accounts in IFSCs under FEMA 2025 amendment, effective immediately.

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UK Arbitration Act 2025
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UK’s arbitration law has been reshaped by the Arbitration Act 2025, introducing reforms that enhance procedural clarity, reinforce tribunal authority, and align the framework with global standards.

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US H-1B Visa
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US announced $100,000 fee for new H-1B Visa Petitions, under its proclamation as part of its immigration reforms, on applications from September 21, 2025.

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India Post suspends U.S. mail
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Read why India Post suspended all U.S.-bound mail services following regulatory changes and logistical disruptions, marking a significant pause in international postal connectivity.

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China's Legislative Reforms at September Session
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China’s upcoming September parliamentary session is poised to advance major reforms in public safety, environmental law, insolvency, and international cooperation, marking a pivotal moment in its governance and policy evolution.

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UK Criminalising Online Promotion of Illegal Immigration
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Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025 marks a digital turning point in UK’s immigration law, highlighting the growing role of social media in cross-border movement and the government’s push to counter tech-enabled smuggling tactics.

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AI Code of Practice
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General-Purpose AI Code of Practice provides a strategic roadmap to help AI providers comply with the EU AI Act, supporting safer and more transparent deployment across the European AI sector.

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Denmark Guidelines 2025 on gender equality
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New Denmark’s 2025 Guidelines on the ‘possibilities of derogating from the principle of equal treatment between women and men’ under reformed Equal Treatment and Equality Acts strengthening equal opportunities across sectors.

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