Foreign

Texas Enforces New Law to Restrict Foreign Buyers in Real Estate Market

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Austin, Texas – A new law has taken effect in Texas, banning foreign entities from purchasing certain types of real estate. The legislation, which is part of a broader national conversation about foreign ownership of U.S. land, aims to address concerns about housing affordability and domestic property rights. It reflects growing apprehension among Texans regarding the numerous high-profile purchases made by foreign investors in the state’s real estate market. The ban specifically targets foreign governments and their affiliates, as well as certain entities from countries deemed hostile to the United States, including China, Iran, North … Read more

Lawyer Asserts Strong Belief in Foreign Attack on Canadian Diplomats in Cuba

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HAVANA, Cuba — A lawyer representing Canadian diplomats in Cuba expressed strong confidence that a foreign adversary may be responsible for an ongoing series of mysterious health incidents affecting diplomatic staff. These incidents have raised serious questions about the safety and security of diplomats in the region. The lawyer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, detailed that over several years, numerous diplomats and their families have reported symptoms consistent with what has been termed “Havana Syndrome.” Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, and cognitive difficulties, which emerged while they were stationed in Cuba. The cause of … Read more

Human Rights Crisis: Five Deported Foreign Nationals Face Unlawful Detention in Eswatini’s Maximum Security Prison

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Matsapha, Eswatini — Five men deported from the United States last month under a covert agreement with the Eswatini government are now incarcerated at the Matsapha Correctional Complex, the nation’s primary maximum-security facility. Despite serving their criminal sentences, these foreign nationals are being held without access to legal representation, according to Sibusiso Nhlabatsi, a local attorney advocating on their behalf. Nhlabatsi disclosed this troubling situation on Friday, stating that the men, who hail from countries including Cuba, Jamaica, Laos, Yemen, and Vietnam, have been unable to meet with legal counsel since their arrival in Eswatini … Read more

China Strengthens Legal Arsenal Against Foreign Sanctions with New Regulatory Framework

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Beijing, China – On March 23, 2025, the State Council of China implemented the Regulations on the Implementation of the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (AFSL), marking a significant step in the nation’s effort to counteract foreign sanctions. These newly established regulations, which take effect immediately, build upon existing frameworks, particularly the AFSL and the Law on Foreign Relations. They lay out definitive administrative procedures and designate authorities responsible for executing countermeasures against foreign sanctions. China’s response to unilateral sanctions is now bolstered by a comprehensive legal system that includes various regulatory instruments aimed at opposing extraterritorial … Read more