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Iran parliament, Security Council review Hormuz control plan

Iran’s parliament and the Supreme National Security Council are jointly reviewing a proposal concerning the management of the Strait of Hormuz, with no final determination yet on which body will take the lead in decision-making.

23 Apr 2026-12:56
Maine moves to pause new data centers over energy and environmental concerns

Lawmakers in Maine have approved a bill that could make it the first state in the country to impose a moratorium on new data centers, amid growing concerns over their energy consumption and environmental impact.

15 Apr 2026-03:09
Hong Kong to impose fines and jail terms for use of alternative smoking products

Visitors and residents in Hong Kong could face fines of up to 50,000 Hong Kong dollars (about 6,384 U.S. dollars) and a maximum jail term of six months for carrying or using alternative smoking products in public, authorities have said.

13 Apr 2026-21:44
Sweden seizes mysterious cargo ship with Russian crew

The cargo vessel Caffa has been seized by the Swedish Coast Guard in Swedish waters of the Baltic Sea over the suspicion of being stateless. The operation took place at around 3:50 p.m. local time on 6 March off the coast of Trelleborg.

07 Mar 2026-20:44
Poland to ban social media for under-16s with new legislation

05 Jan 2026-10:59
Azerbaijan bans electronic cigarettes under new law

The Azerbaijani parliament has approved in its final reading a law banning the import, export, production, storage, wholesale and retail sale, and use of electronic cigarettes and their components.

30 Dec 2025-13:25
Azerbaijan set to ban e-cigarettes from April 2026

Azerbaijan will ban the import, export, production, storage, wholesale and retail sale, and use of electronic cigarettes and their components starting April 1, 2026.

26 Dec 2025-14:55
Mexico approves jail time for selling e-cigarettes

Mexico’s Congress has gave final approval to a bill that imposes penalties of up to eight years in prison for selling electronic cigarettes and similar products.

11 Dec 2025-12:26
Azerbaijan prepares comprehensive crypto regulation by 2025: Expert explains key challenges

10 Nov 2025-09:37
Society welcomes Renters’ Rights Legislation

The Law Society has welcomed major reforms to the private rental market after the Renters’ Rights Act gained Royal Assent on Monday, while urging the government to invest more in the court system to ensure the changes are effective.

28 Oct 2025-15:00

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