Global law firm K&L Gates has advised South Korea-based GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) on the sale of its water treatment subsidiary GS Inima to Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), a UAE state-owned energy and water company. The transaction is valued at approximately US$1.2 billion. GS E&C […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🐶 Hong Kong plans to deploy robotic dogs equipped with insecticide sprayers to combat the spread of the Chikungunya virus. 🔍 These robots will use AI and sensors to identify and target mosquito breeding sites, sending real-time updates to health teams. 🦟 As part of a dual […]
Read MoreBy Minoru HaradaTOKYO, Aug 28 2025 (IPS) Minoru Harada, president of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist organization, has today issued a statement marking 80 years since the end of World War II, titled “Creating a Wave of Change Toward a Century Without War,” clarifying its ongoing commitment to peace. Harada’s statement […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates has been recognized across multiple publications including Pitchbook, LSEG, The Deal, Bloomberg, S&P, and MergerMarket for deal work across legal M&A, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets during the second quarter of 2025. Promisingly, the firm earned a new ranking this quarter, being recognized […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🏔️ The ancient Transantarctic Mountains stretch over 2,175 miles, influencing ice flow and thickness. 🔬 Researchers use thermochronology to date geological occurrences, linking them to glaciation events. 🌿 Fossilized plants reveal a warmer past climate, providing insights into climate history and future predictions. 🧊 Hidden geological features […]
Read MoreA report ‘Oil and Gas Expansion in the Colombian Amazon: Navigating Risks, Economics, and Pathways to a Sustainable Future, warns oil and gas projects threaten over 483,000 km² of Colombian Amazon forest, home to more than 70 indigenous groups, and risk becoming stranded assets as global fossil fuel demand declines. […]
Read MoreHulu’s “Blood & Myth” Examines Violent Crimes in Rural Alaska Country United States agnes Wed, 08/27/2025 – 10:04 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Phoebe Farris (Powhatan-Pamunkey) This year’s annual Indigenous Media Conference, which took place August 13-15 in Albuquerque, NM, featured a screening of Hulu’s true […]
Read MoreVermont has become the first state in the nation to implement a household hazardous waste extended producer responsibility law. This is an important development for two key reasons. First, every manufacturer that sells covered products in Vermont or ships them into the state through online sales must comply. Second, other […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🌋 A seemingly dormant underwater volcano off Vancouver Island hosts a vast nursery of giant eggs. 📊 The volcano, once thought extinct, is active, creating a mineral-rich environment supporting diverse marine life. 🦈 An unprecedented number of white skate ray eggs have been found, showcasing unique reproductive […]
Read MoreA patient being checked for BP at Mann PHC. Credit: Rina Mukherji/IPS By Rina MukherjiMANN, India, Aug 26 2025 (IPS) Generally thought to be diseases of the wealthier classes, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension and diabetes are on the rise among India’s underprivileged working classes in semi-urban and rural sprawls. […]
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