Taiwan considers ban on ownership of 955 animals

Jan 06, 2025

Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture is proposing to ban the ownership and importation of 955 additional animal species, including raccoons and alligator snapping turtles, citing...

After US, UK, New Zealand ban TikTok on government devices

Mar 17, 2023

The UK, on Thursday, announced the ban of TikTok with immediate effect citing security fears linked to the video-sharing app's ownership by a Chinese...

World Animal Protection Organisation welcomes Madras Court's call to prohibit future ownership of elephants

Feb 26, 2021

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI/NewsVoir): International Animal Welfare Organisation, World Animal Protection welcomes the news that The Madras High Court has recently opined...

Trudeau announces handgun freeze in new gun control proposal

May 31, 2022

Ottawa [Canada], May 31 : Following recent mass shootings in the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a proposed freeze on handgun...

Rishi Sunak vows to ban dog breed after recent attacks

Sep 15, 2023

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday vowed to ban the American XL bully dog breed, amid reports of attacks by the animal...

EU countries can ban ritual slaughter to promote animal welfare: Court rules

Dec 18, 2020

Brussels [Belgium], December 18 : The European Union's highest court has ruled that the member countries can ban the practice of ritual slaughter to...