Global law firm K&L Gates has been recognized by Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) at its inaugural Taiwan Law Firm Awards 2025.  The firm was ranked as one of the top law firms in Taiwan across the following practice areas: Capital Markets Corporate & Commercial Life Sciences & Healthcare Mergers […]

Solidarity with Célia Xakriabá Country Brazil agnes Mon, 07/21/2025 – 15:54 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Cultural Survival expresses our solidarity and support to the Indigenous leader of the Xakriabá Peoples, Célia Xakriabá, who, while serving as a congresswoman in Brazil, was racially attacked by other representatives in […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The construction of over 6,862 dams since the 19th century has significantly shifted Earth’s polar alignment. 📊 These structures have caused the poles to move approximately 44.5 inches, impacting global sea levels by reducing them by 0.83 inches. 🔄 The shift in dam construction from North […]

Discriminatory laws and the absence of legal protections impact more than 2.5 billion women and girls worldwide in various ways. Legal reform is paramount to securing gender equality, and the world cannot afford to roll back on decades of progress in women’s rights. On the sidelines of the 2025 High-Level […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 NASA satellites captured a stunning turquoise glow off Australia’s southern coast, revealing a massive bioluminescent phytoplankton bloom. 🛰️ The glow was first documented by NASA’s PACE spacecraft and further observed by other satellites, showcasing the bloom’s seasonal nature in the Great Australian Bight. 🔬 High concentrations […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA) is a region of weakened magnetic field over South America, impacting space technology. 🛰️ Satellites passing through the SAA face risks from high-energy particles, leading to potential system malfunctions. 🔄 The anomaly is dynamically changing, drifting northwest and splitting into two […]

On 8 July 2025, the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division (the Division) unveiled a new Whistleblower Rewards Program (the Whistleblower Program) that provides a significant monetary incentive—up to 30% of the recovered criminal fine—to individuals who voluntarily provide the Division with original information about criminal antitrust violations. A first-of-its-kind […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Scientists are exploring the interplay between quantum mechanics and gravity using advanced quantum networks. 🌌 Quantum networks could lead to a globally connected quantum internet, utilizing qubits and entanglement for secure communication. 🔍 Research aims to determine if gravity can alter quantum mechanics, potentially contributing to […]

On 8 July 2025, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins – in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Homeland Security and the US Attorney General – announced the National Farm Security Action Plan to safeguard food supply, critical infrastructure, and agricultural innovation from foreign adversaries. […]