Law and Government

Japan election deepfake spurs legal and policy scrutiny before the Feb 8 Miyagi 2nd-district vote, raising social media liability and compliance costs for platforms.

Sultan bin Sulayem faces scrutiny after Epstein emails surface, with DP World and London Gateway port lobbying in focus. What German investors should watch on ESG and financing risk.

Jill Biden searches jumped 200% after ex-husband William Stevenson was charged with murder in Delaware. We outline the impact for Australian investors, ad traffic, and risk sentiment.

Jana Schimke takes charge of DEHOGA leadership with a clear policy push. What this means for German hospitality policy, restaurant industry Germany, and investor outlook.

India rejects The Hague court’s authority in the Indus Waters Treaty case, raising water-security and market risks. What it means for Australia and investors.

Government shutdown risk lingers as the US House advances a funding bill. ICE restrictions and a DHS stopgap funding carve-out keep uncertainty high for Japan investors.

US Department of Justice faces Minnesota resignations over ICE shooting investigations. UK investors: rising litigation, ESG, and operational risks as court cites 96 order breaches.

Budget 2026 in Hindi trend jumps 200% as Union Budget 2026-27 announces a second NIMHANS campus, three Ayurvedic AIIMS, three NIPER, a Northeast NID, and stronger Khelo India, signaling multi-year cap

On Feb 4, the Maja T Hungary verdict tests EU rule of law. We explain risks for German investors, the German extradition ruling, and the Budapest court decision.

Bill Clinton testimony set for Feb. 26–27 in House Epstein probe. Democrats warn precedent could bring a Trump subpoena. What it means for policy risk and investors.