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Punjab's New Secret Terrorism Trials Law Sparks Outrage and Legal Concerns in PakistanPolitics

Punjab's New Secret Terrorism Trials Law Sparks Outrage and Legal Concerns in Pakistan

Punjab has passed a controversial law permitting secret terrorism trials with anonymous judges, prosecutors, and witnesses, sparking widespread criticism from legal experts and opposition politicians over fair trial concerns.

Al Jazeera English|September 3, 2026|1
US House Rejects Republican Push for Constitutional Amendment to Lock Supreme Court Size at Nine JusticesPolitics

US House Rejects Republican Push for Constitutional Amendment to Lock Supreme Court Size at Nine Justices

The US House of Representatives failed to pass a Republican-backed constitutional amendment that would have capped the Supreme Court at nine justices, falling short of the required two-thirds majority.

Al Jazeera English|September 3, 2026|1
US Federal Judge Blocks President Donald Trump's New Executive Order Targeting Birthright CitizenshipPolitics

US Federal Judge Blocks President Donald Trump's New Executive Order Targeting Birthright Citizenship

A US federal judge in Maryland has issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Donald Trump's latest executive order attempting to limit birthright citizenship, citing a prior Supreme Court ruling.

Al Jazeera English|September 3, 2026|1
US Supreme Court Allows Construction of $400m White House Ballroom to Proceed Amid Legal BattlesPolitics

US Supreme Court Allows Construction of $400m White House Ballroom to Proceed Amid Legal Battles

The US Supreme Court has allowed the White House to continue building a $400m ballroom, marking a legal victory for President Donald Trump despite objections from dissenting justices.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
US Judge Declines Immediate Block on President Donald Trump's New Birthright Citizenship OrderPolitics

US Judge Declines Immediate Block on President Donald Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Order

A US judge has temporarily declined a request to block President Donald Trump's revised executive order restricting birthright citizenship, keeping the legal battle alive.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Thousands Rally at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington to Protect Voting Rights Ahead of MidtermsPolitics

Thousands Rally at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington to Protect Voting Rights Ahead of Midterms

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, DC, for the March on Washington to protest threats against voting rights ahead of the midterm elections.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Federal Judge Issues Second Temporary Block on Trump Postal Service Voting RulesPolitics

Federal Judge Issues Second Temporary Block on Trump Postal Service Voting Rules

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's new postal service voting rules for 14 days, citing a lack of time and funds for states ahead of the midterm elections.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
India's Supreme Court Orders Probe into Police Actions Amid Youth-Led ProtestsPolitics

India's Supreme Court Orders Probe into Police Actions Amid Youth-Led Protests

India's Supreme Court has ordered an inquiry into police conduct during the recent youth-led "cockroach" protests, sparking debate over the challenge the movement poses to the government.

Al Jazeera English|August 26, 2026|1
US Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump Administration's Mail-In Voting RestrictionsPolitics

US Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump Administration's Mail-In Voting Restrictions

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with executive orders restricting mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. Democratic officials and states previously sued to block the order, citing potential election chaos.

Al Jazeera English|August 24, 2026|1
Imran Khan Transferred to Hospital Following Supreme Court Directive Amid Syria Home Rebuilding ReportsPolitics

Imran Khan Transferred to Hospital Following Supreme Court Directive Amid Syria Home Rebuilding Reports

Pakistan's Imran Khan has been transferred to a hospital following a Supreme Court order, amidst reports detailing the costs of rebuilding homes in Syria.

Al Jazeera English|August 21, 2026|1
Imran Khan Transferred from Jail to Hospital Following Supreme Court OrderPolitics

Imran Khan Transferred from Jail to Hospital Following Supreme Court Order

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been transferred from jail to a hospital in Islamabad following a Supreme Court order, fulfilling months of demands from his family and party.

Al Jazeera English|August 20, 2026|1
Pakistan Government Challenges Supreme Court Order to Transfer Jailed Imran Khan to Private HospitalPolitics

Pakistan Government Challenges Supreme Court Order to Transfer Jailed Imran Khan to Private Hospital

The Pakistani government has filed a review petition challenging a Supreme Court order to transfer jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital for medical treatment.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
India's Supreme Court Permits Passive Euthanasia, Yet 'Living Wills' Remain Largely UnknownHealth

India's Supreme Court Permits Passive Euthanasia, Yet 'Living Wills' Remain Largely Unknown

Despite India's Supreme Court legalizing passive euthanasia and living wills, most citizens remain unaware of their options, struggling with a lack of institutional support and palliative care guidance.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
Russia Upholds Election Ban on Anti-War Yabloko Party and Jails Deputy Leader Lev ShlosbergPolitics

Russia Upholds Election Ban on Anti-War Yabloko Party and Jails Deputy Leader Lev Shlosberg

Russia's top court has rejected an appeal by the anti-war Yabloko party to participate in upcoming elections, while simultaneously sentencing deputy leader Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Trump Administration Asks US Supreme Court to Lift Injunction on $400m White House Ballroom ProjectPolitics

Trump Administration Asks US Supreme Court to Lift Injunction on $400m White House Ballroom Project

The Department of Justice has asked the US Supreme Court to lift an injunction and allow construction on Donald Trump's $400m White House ballroom project to proceed for national security reasons.

Al Jazeera English|August 15, 2026|1