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Law news — September 13, 2026

Publications tagged with Law published on September 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  2. PoliticsLawMiddle EastCensorship

    Israeli Minister Threatens to Revoke Citizenship of 'NAZA' Filmmakers

    Israel's Minister of Culture, Miki Zohar, has threatened to revoke the citizenship of Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, directors of the documentary 'NAZA'. The film, which won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival, explores Israel's use of artificial intelligence in its military operations in Gaza and has sparked controversy and outrage among Israeli officials.
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  3. PoliticsLawLegislationNorth America

    Fed Set to Raise Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

    The Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, is expected to raise interest rates at its upcoming meeting, marking the first increase since 2023. This decision comes amidst persistent inflation, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising 3.4% annually in August and core CPI up 2.4%. Market expectations suggest a 92.5% chance of a 25-basis-point hike. President Trump has publicly advocated for lower interest rates, arguing that the U.S. should have the lowest rates in the world, but the Fed is expected to prioritize its mandate to control inflation.
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  7. WorldLawPeaceMiddle East

    Zelensky Urges EU to Maintain Sanctions Against Russian Oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the European Union (EU) to maintain sanctions against Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, stating that now is not the time to ease restrictions. Zelensky argued that these businessmen should feel the consequences of the war and take concrete steps against it. The EU is currently debating the extension of sanctions, with France and Slovakia pushing for the removal of Usmanov and Fridman from the list.
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  8. WorldBillLawMiddle East

    UMNO to Rely on Internal Strength for GE16

    UMNO Vice President Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stated that no other political party wants to see UMNO rise again, emphasizing the need for UMNO to rely on its internal strength to face the 16th General Election (GE16). He warned against over-reliance on political understandings with other parties, citing past betrayals. UMNO sees the acceleration of GE16 as the first step in strengthening its position and increasing its bargaining power.
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  9. WorldLawConstitutionMiddle East

    Mahama's Stance on Ghana's National Cathedral Project

    Ghanaian President John Mahama opposes using taxpayer funds for the construction of the National Cathedral, stating that it was a personal pledge by former President Nana Akufo-Addo to God, not a national policy. He suggests that Ghana's Christian community can independently fund the project. Mahama also expresses concerns about the chosen location and the demolition of properties to clear the site. A forensic audit of the project's spending is complete and will be reviewed by the Christian Council.
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  11. PoliticsLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    BRS MLAs Hold Mock Assembly to Protest Suspension

    BRS MLAs, suspended from the Telangana Legislative Assembly, held a mock assembly session at their party headquarters to protest against their suspension. The session, led by former minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav as the 'chief minister', discussed issues related to irrigation, power supply to farmers, and revenue administration, with members from both the 'treasury' and 'opposition' benches participating. The BRS party stated that the mock assembly was intended to highlight the Congress government's failures in addressing issues confronting farmers and other communities.
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