The 2026 midterm elections saw a massive upheaval in the composition of Congress. Exceeding historical trends and expectations, of the called races, Democrats gained at least 40 seats in the House of Representatives, setting up a majority of at least 250 seats, and at least seven seats in the Senate, […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP has advised Churchill Asset Management LLC on the final close of Junior Capital Opportunities Fund III with US$1.54 billion in total commitments. The fund is the largest raised to date in Churchill’s Junior Capital Opportunities program, exceeding its US$1 billion target by more than […]
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Communities in the Kavango West region of northern Namibia have firsthand experience of the severe impacts of climate change. The dry, cracked soil and emaciated livestock provide a constant reminder of the lack of access to water in this part of the country. Credit: UNFPA Namibia By UN WomenANTALYA, Türkiye […]
Read MoreAt a Glance On 22 October 2026, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Procedure 2026-34, updating the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS). Sponsors analyzing or processing retirement plan corrections should confirm that any corrective actions align with the updated correction procedures. The long-awaited EPCRS update incorporates retirement plan correction […]
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A group of UN Staffers outside the Secretariat. Credit: United Nations By Naïma AbdellaouiGENEVA, Nov 9 2026 (IPS) Stronger staff representation means a stronger United Nations. This is not simply about protecting jobs or preserving acquired benefits, important as those objectives are. This is about protecting the institutional capacity, integrity […]
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Around the venue of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. Credit: Kiara Worth/UN Climate Change By Yamide DagnetANTALYA, Türkiye, Nov 8 2026 (IPS) As the world heads toward COP31 Türkiye starting this week, I’ve been reflecting on how I think COP31 could prove to be a more revealing “Transition COP”. Let us […]
Read MoreSolar power has become one of the most dynamic sectors of the global energy industry. From residential rooftops to large-scale solar farms, photovoltaic installations are expanding across developed and emerging economies. The technology works by converting sunlight directly into electricity through photovoltaic cells. Unlike conventional power plants that burn coal […]
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Every time a woman steps outside, she must be prepared for the possibility that anything could happen. Credit: Learning Together. By External SourceKABUL, Nov 6 2026 (IPS) In Afghanistan, the Taliban are detaining women, even when they are wearing a hijab. Activists suspect that the issue of attire is merely […]
Read MoreK&L Gates LLP has been honored in the 2027 edition of the Best Law Firms® positioning the firm among the nation’s top 10 law firms for most overall tier 1 rankings, a distinction the firm has held since the survey’s inception. This year, K&L Gates received nearly 200 first-tier practice […]
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