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South Korea’s Supreme Court Orders Compensation for Wartime Forced Labor
South Korea’s top court has issued a verdict that orders two Japanese companies to provide financial compensation to their former Korean wartime workers for forced labor during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula. This ruling, a continuation of the contentious 2018 judgements, has further impacted relations between the two countries. However, observers suggest
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European Commission Adopts 12th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
The European Commission has announced the adoption of a 12th package of sanctions against Russia, reflecting a coordinated effort to impose additional import and export bans, combat sanctions circumvention, and close existing loopholes. This comprehensive package holds specific focus on key elements to reinforce the impact of the sanctions. The significant components of this 12th
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The 2023 Travel Rebound: Insights From the Asia-Pacific Region
2023 has seen a significant rebound in international travel, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, following a prolonged lull in air travel induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest analysis by global travel data provider OAG, the one-hour flight between Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia and Singapore’s Changi Airport emerged as the busiest
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The European Union Launches Formal Proceedings Against Elon Musk’s X
The European Union has taken a significant step by announcing the formal initiation of proceedings against X (formerly known as Twitter). Digital commissioner Thierry Breton has highlighted several alleged infringements, including breaches in countering illegal content and disinformation, as well as concerns about transparency. This move falls under the newly introduced Digital Services Act (DSA),
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Prince Harry Wins Landmark Case Against Mirror Group Newspapers
Prince Harry secured a pivotal victory in a legal battle against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) when Judge Timothy Fancourt ruled in his favor at London’s High Court. This case accused MGN of unlawfully obtaining sensitive information, opening the door for potential repercussions for other media establishments. Judge Fancourt confirmed evidence of extensive phone hacking, highlighting
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Safeguarding Media Freedom in the EU: The European Media Freedom Act
The Council has reached an important milestone in the protection of media freedom, media pluralism, and editorial independence in the European Union by reaching a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). This landmark agreement will establish a common framework for media services in the EU’s internal market and
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