Major AI industry leaders called President Trump directly to warn that the House Republicans’ proposed AI safety vetting system could slow AI development.
Month: May 2026
US Enhanced Entry Restrictions on DRC and Uganda Travellers Activated by CDC and DHS
The CDC and Department of Homeland Security activated enhanced entry screening and restriction measures for travellers from DRC and Uganda beginning May 18.
Iran Signed IHR Temporary Recommendations After WHO Declared Ebola PHEIC on May 17
Both Iran and affected countries accepted temporary recommendations issued by WHO’s IHR Emergency Committee following the May 17 declaration of a PHEIC.
Military Veterans Sue to Stop White House East Wing Expansion Project Citing Height Concerns
A group of military veterans filed a lawsuit to halt the proposed East Wing expansion at the White House arguing the project would improperly raise the structure’s height.
US House of Representatives Advances Permanent Daylight Saving Time Legislation
House Republicans advanced a bill that would eliminate seasonal clock changes and make summer daylight saving time permanent year-round across the United States.
India’s Fast-Track Special Courts for Rape Cases Cut from 2600 to 790 Target Courts Shrinks
Reuters investigations found India substantially reduced its target number of fast-track courts for rape cases from 2,600 to just 790 over the past decade.
Samarth Singh Withdraws MP High Court Anticipatory Bail Application in Twisha Sharma Case
Samarth Singh withdrew his anticipatory bail petition from the Madhya Pradesh High Court in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case following scrutiny of his conduct.
NGT Allows Ayodhya Bypass Expansion Only After Reviewing Environmental Impact Assessment
The National Green Tribunal reviewed the full environmental impact assessment before conditionally approving the Bhopal bypass road expansion project.
ICC Confirms Appeals Filed in Abd-Al-Rahman War Crimes Case from Sudan Conflict
Both defence and prosecution filed appeals following the conviction and sentencing of Ali Abd-Al-Rahman for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
Indian Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Rape and Murder of Irish Tourist in Goa
After an eight-year legal battle a court in Goa handed a life sentence to Vikat Bhagat convicted of the rape and murder of a 28-year-old Irish woman at Palolem beach.