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Capital One Financial has responded to legal action over closing Trump Organisation bank accounts, asserting the decision followed a thorough review by its anti-money laundering specialists.
Australia's online safety regulator has commenced civil proceedings against Telegram in federal court, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove pro-terrorist content including videos of mass shootings.
South Korea will enforce harsher penalties for overcharging tourists in accommodation and transport sectors from August, including business suspensions and taxi licence revocations, signalling the government's commitment to consumer protection.
A newly formed consumer coalition in Oriental Mindoro is challenging the local power cooperative's explanation for a recent rate reduction, claiming management has more control over pricing than disclosed and questioning discrepancies in system loss reporting.
Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Department is investigating an unauthorised disclosure of a content creator's billing details by a telecommunications company, with potential enforcement action if violations of the Personal Data Protection Act are confirmed.
Apple is in preliminary settlement negotiations with the US Department of Justice regarding a 2024 antitrust case alleging monopolistic practices in the smartphone market, Bloomberg reported on Friday.
India is establishing a task force to tackle taxation and regulatory obstacles preventing Formula One's return to the Buddh International Circuit. The sport last ran in India in 2013 after regulatory disputes halted the popular event.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has tabled the Communications and Multimedia Amendment Bill 2026, which introduces national security considerations into the universal service framework governing telecommunications and digital services.
The Dutch central bank has fined ABN AMRO €8.5 million for serious deficiencies in its anti-money laundering framework, citing failures in customer monitoring between September 2023 and 2024.
Paul Grewal, who led Coinbase's legal and Washington policy efforts for six years, is departing his role as chief legal officer. His successor Molly Abraham takes the helm as general counsel.
EU lawmakers have approved the reinstatement of interim rules permitting major technology firms to identify and eliminate child sexual abuse material, though encrypted messaging services remain exempt amid privacy concerns.
The rapid expansion of AI data centres across North America is generating unprecedented noise pollution, with residents near facilities reporting sleep deprivation and health issues. Outdated regulations struggle to address the problem as lawsuits mount.
European regulators are imposing strict age restrictions and considering outright bans on loot boxes—randomised in-game purchases—threatening billions in annual revenue for the video gaming industry worldwide.
A UN-convened panel of 40 international experts warns that rapid artificial intelligence development is outstripping scientific knowledge and regulatory capacity, with no guarantees against catastrophic harm from deceptive or autonomous systems.
Tesla has quietly settled a lawsuit arising from a fatal 2023 Arizona highway crash involving its Full Self-Driving system. The case marks the first known pedestrian death linked to Tesla's automation technology.
The cryptocurrency industry has deployed $189 million to influence the 2026 US midterm elections, more than doubling its previous cycle spending and becoming the largest corporate political donor, according to advocacy group Public Citizen.
Australia is escalating its enforcement of the world-first under-16 social media ban by imposing fines up to A$99 million and granting regulators expanded powers to compel tech companies to prove compliance efforts.
Australia is moving to strengthen its child social media ban after finding it largely ineffective since implementation last December. The government is considering enhanced enforcement powers and digital duty of care laws.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has identified unregulated non-professional charges at private hospitals as the primary culprit behind rising health insurance premiums, rather than regulated doctor fees. The committee has submitted 17 recommendations to address the issue.