Sahrawi refugees walk near the Awserd Refugee Camp in the Tindouf Province of Algeria. Credit: UN Photo/Evan Schneider By Umar Manzoor ShahSRINAGAR, India, Dec 16 2025 (IPS) The global refugee system is entering a period of deep strain. The delivery of protection and assistance is undergoing a transformation due to […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know in a Minute or Less In litigation, everything comes down to evidence—what you can prove, what you can verify, and what holds up under scrutiny. The same principle now applies to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in legal practice. The critical questions are not about whether […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP was recognized at a recent announcement alongside LS Cable & System leadership and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for a landmark US$689 million advanced manufacturing project in the Hampton Roads region. The project is expected to be the largest single capital investment in the region’s […]
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A snowy Christmas might be something that fades into a memory in many places if we don’t avoid severe climate change. Credit: Shutterstock By Philippe BenoitWASHINGTON DC, Dec 15 2025 (IPS) As each Christmas approaches, one song permeates the airwaves across the United States and elsewhere: White Christmas. According to […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates has been named International Law Firm of the Decade at this year’s Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, hosted by LexisNexis Middle East. This newly introduced award marks the Forum’s highest distinction since it was launched in 2015 and reflects the firm’s long-standing […]
Read MoreIndigenous Reindeer Herders in Sweden End Cooperation agreement with LKAB, Leaving Mining Plans Hanging in the Air Country Sweden agnes Fri, 12/12/2025 – 11:09 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Press release from Gabna Indigenous reindeer herding community Swedish state-owned mining company Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag (LKAB) aims to produce conflict minerals on […]
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A family poses in front of their home rebuilt as part of the Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF). At COP30 the project was showcased for its significant successes in empowering women in the rehousing the families of the devastating 2022 floods. Credit: SPHF By Cecilia RussellBELÉM, Brazil, Dec […]
Read MoreOur Public Policy and Law practice group is pleased to provide you with our 2026 US Congressional Calendar. The calendar is a compilation of the House and Senate schedules in a color-coded format showing periods when the House and Senate are expected to be in session during 2026. The calendar is a useful […]
Read MoreChambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates and its lawyers as local and regional leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers Asia-Pacific guide. This includes 23 practice rankings for the firm, and more than 30 lawyer recognitions in nearly 30 categories. These rankings exclude […]
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Under Taliban restrictions, women’s movement and work have become increasingly constrained across Afghanistan. Credit: Learning Together. By External SourceKABUL, Dec 11 2025 (IPS) Shabnam, a 26-year-old law graduate, manages her life and work by disguising herself as a boy. In the middle of a crowded market with the clatter of […]
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