Credit: metamorworks / Shutterstock By Jordan RyanNov 3 2026 (IPS) Article 109 of the UN Charter provides a mechanism for reviewing the Charter itself. It allows a General Conference of all UN members to be convened by a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly and a vote of any […]
Read MoreAndean Soprano Sylvia Falcón: On Staying in One’s Lane (When That Lane is the Universe) Country Global agnes Tue, 11/03/2026 – 09:42 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Cristina Verán The Lima-dominated music industry of Peru has long segregated its performers into rigid categories: huayno or festejo here, […]
Read MoreSustainability in hospitality is often associated with major investments, new buildings and environmental commitments. Yet some of the most important decisions happen during ordinary hotel operations. Kitchen teams estimate how much food to prepare. Maintenance staff keep equipment working. Housekeeping departments manage cleaning and laundry supplies. Property managers make decisions […]
Read MoreIn October 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two coordinated initiatives intended to make voluntary self-disclosure more predictable for healthcare companies. The first, announced 15 October, coordinates disclosures of potential criminal healthcare fraud between DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Deako, Inc. on its sale to SkyX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) in a transaction consisting of cash and stock. Deako is an innovative smart home technology brand best known for inventing the world’s first modular, plug-and-play light switch system. The transaction involved structured payments […]
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This is the first article in a four-part series. The remaining three will follow. By Saber AzamGENEVA, Nov 2 2026 (IPS) Émile Zola, the well-known French journalist, novelist, playwright, and key figure in theatrical naturalism, who played a significant role in France’s “political liberalization,” inspired me to speak out. Saber […]
Read More(Re)Sounding Resistance: An Interview with Climate Defender and Kambak founder Nadino Calapucha Country Ecuador agnes Mon, 11/02/2026 – 12:23 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image Across the Ecuadorian Amazon, daily life for Indigenous communities is steeped in the sounds of the river and rainforest, where the melodies of […]
Read MoreOn 3 September 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed to rescind, in its entirety, Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act), commonly known as the “pay-to-play” rule, along with the related recordkeeping requirements in Rule 204-2(a)(18).1 For more than 15 years, the rule has barred […]
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Land may be assessed primarily for its potential commercial or residential value, overlooking the food, livelihoods and environmental services it already provides. Credit: Jorge Luis Baños/IPS By Zhimin WuROME, Oct 30 2026 (IPS) A field at the edge of a growing city may be worth far more than its market […]
Read MoreIn September 2026, the Victorian Government released its Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan (Action Plan), outlining its expectations for data centre development and the performance measures Victorian authorities will use to assess proposals. The Action Plan aims to give proponents greater certainty during the early stages of planning, and it builds […]
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