The US Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Slaughter (Slaughter) marks a major expansion of the president’s power to fire leaders of independent agencies—and a corresponding shift in political control over those agencies. The Court held that the statutory for-cause removal protection for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is unconstitutional […]
Read MoreDallas – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Patrick Knapp as a partner in its Corporate practice. He joins the firm’s Dallas office, further strengthening its capabilities in energy-focused transactions and financings. Knapp is an accomplished corporate transactional lawyer with extensive experience advising public companies, private equity-backed portfolio companies, […]
Read MoreRegion Trade Bank (RTB) has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors comprising internationally recognised leaders in financial integrity, banking supervision, sanctions policy and payment systems, underscoring its commitment to strengthening governance as Iraq’s financial sector continues its modernisation. The appointments bring together former senior officials from the […]
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Delegates gather for the opening plenary of the June UN Climate Meetings in Bonn. Credit: Kiara Worth / IISD/ENB By Felix Dodds and Chris SpenceAPEX, North Carolina / SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jun 30 2026 (IPS) With progress stalled on many issues, this year’s June talks in Bonn—which are supposed to […]
Read MoreFrom Identity to Action: Indigenous Youth Activists Through Art Country Argentina Chile agnes Sun, 06/28/2026 – 20:35 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Emily Pahuamba (CS Intern) Art has long been a form of resistance, and Indigenous youth across Latin America continue this tradition. From the Omaguaca […]
Read MoreWashington state has significantly expanded its Fair Chance Act through legislation enacted during the 2025 legislative session (EHB 1747), which is now codified at RCW 49.94 (Amended Fair Chance Act). Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson, the Amended Fair Chance Act imposes substantially more demanding requirements on Washington employers when inquiring […]
Read MoreLondon – Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Andrew Harper as a partner in its Finance practice in London. He joins the firm from Reed Smith LLP. Harper is an asset finance lawyer, with a particular focus on fixed-wing and rotary aircraft finance and leasing transactions. His experience includes secured […]
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By James Alix MichelVICTORIA, Seychelles, Jun 29 2026 (IPS) On the night of 29 June 1976, just before midnight, I stood among my fellow Seychellois at the heart of a moment that would change our history forever. James Alix Michel We were waiting for the British flag to come down […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL Bio-LNG is a nearly-carbon-neutral alternative to traditional natural gas. It can reduce emissions by as much as 80% over its entire lifecycle. Bio-LNG is chemically identical to fossil LNG. It’s a drop-in fuel that shipping companies can use to fuel their vessels with significantly fewer emissions. The […]
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Cattle Empire LLC, Satanta, Kansas, USA. Credit: Guilhem Alandry / HealthforAnimals By Armin WieslerBRUSSELS, Belgium, Jun 27 2026 (IPS) Animal disease is no longer a distant concern for farmers and veterinarians alone. It is increasingly visible in household budgets: global egg prices surged more than 60% during recent bird flu […]
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