Malaysia’s biggest state wants its energy wealth back – and it’s going to court
Sarawak state is challenging oil giant Petronas’ dominance in the highest court, in a test for the prime minister’s unity coalition
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Ruling party introduces another Commercial Act revision bill, triggering filibuster from opposition
SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday introduced an additional amendment to the Commercial Act aimed at requiring the cancellation of own shares, prompting the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) to launch a filibuster in protest.
· Yi Wonju
Motion to arrest embattled Rep. Kang Sun-woo passes
A motion to allow the court to issue a warrant to arrest independent lawmaker Rep. Kang Sun-woo, who has been embroiled in a pay-to-play corruption scandal, passed the National Assembly on Tuesday.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Hong Kong conglomerate says Panama Canal ports seized by authorities
The government of Panama has seized control of two ports on either end of the Panama Canal from a Hong Kong conglomerate following a recent ruling by the country’s Supreme Court.
· Erin Hale
Despite recent win in Elliott case, Seoul still faces drawn-out proceedings
SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has won a lawsuit to overturn an international tribunal court's arbitration award for U.S. hedge fund Elliott Investment Management over the 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates but it still has a long way to go before it can finally be freed from liability for damages, watche…
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Trump's new global tariff comes into effect at 10%
US President Donald Trump's new global tariffs have come into effect at 10% after the Supreme Court blocked many of his sweeping import taxes on Friday.
· Peter Hoskins
Banning trans women from lesbian group would 'undermine dignity', court hears
The Lesbian Action Group and Human Rights Commission have been in the federal court this week. (ABC News: Patrick Stone)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/paige-cockburn/7065460
Banning trans women from lesbian group could 'undermine dignity', court hears
The Lesbian Action Group and Human Rights Commission have been in the Federal Court this week. (ABC News: Patrick Stone)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/paige-cockburn/7065460
Court shown confronting vision of swearing obstetrician before fatal crash
Rhys Bellinge admitted manslaughter and dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm. (Instagram: Dr Rhys Bellinge)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/david-weber/167178
Celltrion joins obesity drug race with oral, injectable pipeline
Injection clinical trial filing in H1 2026; oral drug to follow in H2 2028
· Kan Hyeong-woo
FedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling
FedEx has sued the United States government to obtain a refund of money the logistics giant paid for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, just days after the US Supreme Court struck down the legal basis for the president’s scheme.
· Erin Hale
The two crucial concepts the judge did not mention launching the antisemitism royal commission
Virginia Bell delivered a reality check on the first day of the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion in Australia. While never veering into self-pity or blame, she made clear she is operating in a constrained environment and the royal commission she leads cannot make everyone happy.
· Matthew Knott
Kim Yo-jong likely to take bigger role in external affairs following party promotion, politburo return Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has consolidated her standing within the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea after being promoted to department director and reinstat
Kim's elevation positions her as the likely operational architect of Pyongyang’s hardline strategy toward Seoul and Washington, expert says
· Jung Min-kyung
Mistrial declared in case of former youth worker accused of child abuse
Geoffrey John Guest (centre) with supporters outside Cairns Courthouse following his mistrial. (ABC Far North: Conor Byrne)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/conor-byrne/11499764
Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos
Containers are stored in a cargo terminal in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
· https://apnews.com/author/paul-wiseman
Utah judge declines to disqualify prosecutors in Charlie Kirk killing case
Deputy Utah County Attorney Chad Grunander appears on the witness stand during a hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, in 4th District Court, Feb. 3, 2026, in Provo, Utah. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/hannah-schoenbaum
Coupang CEO appears before US House in Korea probe
Harold Rogers, interim CEO of e-commerce company Coupang, appeared before the US House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Monday, the first formal congressional inquiry into allegations that South Korean authorities treated the US-listed firm unfairly.
· No Kyung-min
North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economy
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been promoted in the ruling party structure at the party congress, during which he set the country’s economic agenda for the next five years, according to state media.
· Al Jazeera Staff
South Korea ex-president Yoon appeals insurrection verdict
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol has filed an appeal against an insurrection conviction stemming from his 2024 martial law declaration, his lawyers said Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Meta executive warned Messenger encryption plan was ‘so irresponsible’ – court filing
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
[Legal Updates in Korea] South Korea to launch regional doctor program to reduce health care disparities
● Updated Law: Act on the Training and Support of Regional Physicians
· Jung Min-kyung
South Korean ex-president Yoon appeals against ‘excessive’ life sentence
Yoon Suk-yeol’s legal team said it needed to place the problems with the ruling on record for the sake of history
· Agence France-Presse
South Korea's jailed former president Yoon Suk Yeol appeals life sentence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, center, arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025. (Kim Hong-Ji/Pool Photo via AP, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/kim-tong-hyung
HIGHLIGHTS: Day 1 of Duterte pre-trial
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Lian Buan
FedEx sues US government, seeking ‘full refund’ over Trump tariffs
Firm does not specify amount but seeks reimbursement after supreme court ruled against president last week
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/gabrielle-canon
Trump threatens countries that would 'play games' with tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump threatened nations Monday with punishing tariff hikes if they "play games" after his trade policy setback before the Supreme Court -- hours before new duties were set to kick in.
· Agence France-Presse
YouTube exec says goal was viewer value not addiction
LOS ANGELES — A landmark social media addiction trial resumed Monday with a YouTube executive insisting that the Google-owned company's aim was to give people value, not hook them on harmful binge-viewing.
· Agence France-Presse
NKorea leader's sister promoted at party congress
SEOUL, South Korea — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been given a promotion in the ruling party structure during a rare party congress, state media reported Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Opinion | A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely
Foreign governments campaigning for the former media boss’ release should thoroughly look into the nuances of the case as the legal process plays out
· Grenville Cross
Bediako appeals NCAA eligibility decision to Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama center Charles Bediako (14) pulls down a rebound while guarded by Maryland guard Ian Martinez, left, during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the men’s NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Vicepresidente boliviano anuncia una lucha legal tras decreto presidencial que le resta atribuciones
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — El vicepresidente de Bolivia, Edman Lara, anunció el lunes que acudirá a todas las instancias legales para revertir el decreto presidencial que le resta atribuciones a su cargo en medio de un distanciamiento con el mandatario Rodrigo Paz.
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Maryland sues Trump administration to halt construction of ICE facility
Maryland Attorney-General Anthony Brown said on Monday that the state had filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to halt construction of a new federal immigration detention center in the state.
Natl. Assembly set to vote on arrest motion of ex-DP lawmaker over alleged bribery
The National Assembly was set to vote Tuesday on an arrest motion for Rep. Kang Sun-woo over bribery allegations related to a nomination by the ruling Democratic Party.
· Yonhap
Trump settles lawsuit with Isaac Hayes estate over campaign song use
Isaac Hayes III, right, and his attorney address reporters outside a federal courthouse in Atlanta, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Kate Brumback, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/safiyah-riddle
Inside an alleged Alameddine attack on the Coconut Cartel
Sirens wailed through the streets of Sydney’s west as two of the city’s warring gangs traded bullets and petrol bombs following the brutal shooting of former NRL star Matt Utai. Now court documents reveal how one alleged arson crew contributed to the mayhem.
· Perry Duffin, Riley Walter
Nat'l Assembly set to vote on arrest motion of ex-DP lawmaker over alleged bribery
SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly was set to vote Tuesday on an arrest motion for Rep. Kang Sun-woo over bribery allegations related to a nomination by the ruling Democratic Party (DP).
· Yi Wonju
N. Korean leader's sister Kim Yo-jong promoted to party department head at congress
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Kim Yo-jong, has been promoted to department head at the ruling Workers' Party of Korea during the ongoing party congress, state media reported Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Breaking: Grace Tame abuser unfit to stand trial over alleged 'menacing' social media posts
Nicolaas Ockert Bester (left) leaves the Hobart Magistrates Court after being declared unfit to stand trial. (ABC News: Scout Wallen)
Trump warns of 'much higher' tariffs for countries that want to 'play games'
US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any country that wants to "play games" with last week's Supreme Court ruling against his administration's emergency tariffs, will face a "much higher" tariff.
· Yonhap
Commissioner reveals plan for inquiry into Bondi attack, antisemitism
The former High Court judge heading the royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack and antisemitism will open the inquiry in Sydney on Tuesday ahead of months of hearings.
· Michaela Whitbourn
Victims’ emotions run high on Day 1 of Duterte pre-trial
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· Lian Buan
Argentine clubs striking next week after AFA chief Tapia faces court summons
Claudio Tapia, president of Argentina’s Soccer Association attends the Recopa Sudamericana first leg soccer match between Argentina’s Lanus and Brazil’s Flamengo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)
· https://apnews.com/author/d-bora-rey
US tariff ruling points to steadier US-China ties before April summit: analysts
Court decision lowers effective duties, easing tensions and steering Xi-Trump talks towards stability rather than escalation
· Khushboo Razdan
ICE officer training is 'broken,' former agency lawyer says
Federal agents walk down a street while conducting immigration enforcement operations, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/rebecca-santana