Numerous media outlets covered K&L Gates’ reaction to the US Supreme Court’s landmark ruling overturning Chevron deference, a precedent established 40 years ago that said when judges must defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of law. This decision affects every industry that is regulated by US federal agencies and it is […]
Read More
Dormitory of indigenous girls of the Awajún people, in shelters where they live and receive intercultural bilingual education, in the province of Condorcanqui, state of Amazonas, in northeastern Peru. Credit: Courtesy of Rosemary Pioc By Mariela JaraLIMA, Jul 8 2024 (IPS) The main fear facing women leaders who have denounced […]
Read More
Country: occupied Palestinian territory Source: Association of International Development Agencies Since October, settler attacks have reached a daily average of four attacks per day. At least 10 people, including two children, have been killed, and 234 have been injured, including 20 children.
Read More
Country: Malawi Sources: Government of Malawi, Integrated Food Security Phase Classification These populations require urgent humanitarian action to reduce their food consumption gaps, protect and restore their livelihoods and prevent high levels of acute malnutrition.
Read MoreAccountable Care Organizations (ACOs) participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program got good news from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) related to widespread fraud involving urinary catheters that is estimated to involve as much as US$3 Billion in false claims. CMS has announced that it will hold ACOs […]
Read More
Country: Sudan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs The conflict has exacerbated civilian suffering and increased violations of international humanitarian law. Many civilians are now facing secondary or tertiary displacement and reporting protection risks.
Read More
A police officer walks after using tear gas to disperse protesters during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against Kenya’s proposed finance bill in Nairobi, June 27, 2024. Credit: Voice of America (VoA) By Danny BradlowPRETORIA, South Africa, Jul 5 2024 (IPS) The recent Kenyan protests are a […]
Read MoreCountries: Barbados, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Source: UN Children’s Fund As the first major hurricane of the year causes widespread damage, UNICEF and partners have pre-positioned life-saving supplies and stand ready to provide services to families in the Caribbean Basin.
Read More
Mahrang Baloch during a public appearance. The 30-year-old has emerged as a prominent figure in the Baloch movement. Credit: Mehrab Khalid/IPS By Karlos ZurutuzaROME, Jul 4 2024 (IPS) A 30-year-old woman speaks before tens of thousands gathered in southern Pakistan. Men of all ages listen to her speech in almost […]
Read MoreCountry: Haiti Source: UN Children’s Fund More than 300,000 children are now internally displaced in the country, a 60 per cent increase since March, rendering them more vulnerable to violence and disrupting their access to services.
Read More