The Indian government has cleared up confusion surrounding the requirement for a tax clearance certificate (TCC) for Indian citizens traveling abroad, confirming that only individuals in specific financial situations need to obtain one. This clarification aims to alleviate concerns in the tourism industry and ensure smooth travel operations.
Matt Fischer, the long-time head of Apple’s App Store, is leaving the company after 21 years. The departure coincides with a restructuring of the App Store division into two teams: one managing Apple’s store and the other overseeing alternative app distribution. This move comes amid regulatory pressure for Apple to allow alternative app stores and payment methods on its devices.
Argentina’s Ministry of Health has implemented stricter rules for its medical cannabis program, REPROCANN, aiming to improve oversight and ensure professional competency. These changes affect solidarity cultivators, NGOs, and physicians, potentially impacting patient access to cannabis treatments.
Coffee prices in Europe have surged to record highs, driven by a confluence of factors including the Houthi rebels’ disruption of shipping routes, the war in Ukraine’s impact on fertilizer and energy costs, climate change’s adverse effects on coffee production, and new EU regulations aimed at combating deforestation. While the situation is challenging, there is hope for a moderation in prices in the medium term, but the long-term outlook remains uncertain due to climate change’s ongoing threat.
The Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron doctrine, a long-standing legal theory that gave federal agencies broad authority in interpreting laws. This decision, stemming from a case involving Maine fishermen, shifts power back to Congress and could lead to significant changes in how laws are written and implemented.
Australia has implemented strict new regulations on vaping, limiting sales to pharmacies with plain packaging and flavour restrictions. Penalties for non-compliance are severe, including fines and prison sentences. However, a paradoxical change allows pharmacies to sell nicotine vapes to adults without a prescription starting October 1st. This decision aligns with a global trend of stricter vaping regulations due to health concerns, particularly among youth.
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has released new guidelines for abortions in the country. According to the regulations, all abortion requests must be approved by a committee consisting of an obstetrician-gynecologist, a psychiatrist, and a public prosecutor. The procedure must also be performed in a licensed healthcare facility by a licensed specialist obstetrician-gynecologist. Abortions are only permissible within 120 days of pregnancy and in cases where the pregnant woman’s life is in danger, there are severe fetal abnormalities, or there are no other alternatives to save the woman’s life. Healthcare facilities are required to provide detailed information about the procedure, including the risks and benefits, and to respect the woman’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
