Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia's parliament Thursday.

According to Odaily, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a draft of the '2024 Investment and Securities Bill' aimed at imposing stringent penalties on individuals convicted of Ponzi scheme crimes. The proposed legislation suggests a maximum fine of $12,000 (20 million Naira) or a 10-year prison sentence for offenders.

The Philippines extends a 12% VAT to non-resident digital service providers, targeting platforms like Netflix and Amazon under new law.

Singapore’s Protection from Scams Bill, presented to Parliament on November 11, proposes an unprecedented measure allowing police to issue Restriction Orders (RO) on suspected scam accounts. If it is passed, Singapore will be the first country to grant police authority to intervene in bank transactions to prevent fraud.

The Government of Serbia adopted the changes to the Law on Energy and sent them to the National Assembly for a vote.

Stalking is set to become illegal and punishable by up to five years in prison, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced.

As various governments consider imposing restrictions on social media access, the Australian Government is moving to the next stage with its new social media age limit legislation, which will see users under 16 banned from using any social media app in the nation.

Germany is facing supply shortages of almost 500 medicines. Here are five of the main reasons why.

Ecuador’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a new law to promote private initiative in energy generation. Among other measures, it seeks to stimulate self-consumption and promote private investment in the energy sector.

After the passage of the budget bill, Simon Harris, leader of the governing coalition, will dissolve the Irish Parliament to consolidate his position. Oppositions, despite this, trudge on

A new law adopted by Armenian lawmakers on Thursday allows retired army officers to return to military service preserving their state pension, a move that pro-government authors of the bill believe will help attract more mid-level and junior officers to the armed forces.

The Israeli Knesset yesterday passed a new law preventing the establishment of any diplomatic missions in Jerusalem unless they are embassies, reinforcing Israel's stance on its sovereignty over the occupied...

The Chinese Special Administrative Region of Macau has strengthened rules geared towards combatting illegal gambling in the casino enclave.

A new state law cracking down on dangerous street takeovers and sideshows is now in effect as of Thursday morning.

UNRWA said that Israel's decision to ban the organisation's operation inside the country will mean the collapse of the humanitarian process as a whole.

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has approved a new Nuclear Energy Law, regulating the construction and operation of nuclear facilities

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill to address concerns about autonomous vehicle violations.

Legal professionals gathered at the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) on 24 September to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary...

Italy's new law criminalises seeking surrogacy abroad, with penalties including jail time and hefty fines. Critics argue it unfairly targets same-sex parents and lacks clarity in implementation.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill into law this summer requiring drivers to stay at least 200 feet away from snowplows that are actively plowing or treating roads. That’s about 12 car lengt…