A recent amendment to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) may bring some relief to companies confronted with demand letters and lawsuits challenging the deployment of third-party software on websites and apps. On 30 September 2026, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 690 (SB 690), an amendment that […]
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The ban hinders journalists’ access to information and particularly affects female journalists, who fear it will further undermine their employment prospects. Credit: Learning Together. By External SourceKABUL, Oct 8 2026 (IPS) It has become difficult for Afghan journalists to obtain information from the authorities, who are permitted to use smartphones […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Haelan Capital Partners LLC in its acquisition of NuView Health, a technology-enabled virtual care provider serving hospital systems and provider groups. The transaction represents the first investment for Haelan Capital, a private equity firm focused on healthcare services businesses operating at the intersection […]
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Protecting the Next Generations: Indigenous and Local Perspectives on the Future of Tailings Governance webinar image agnes Wed, 10/07/2026 – 11:24 Webinar Link https://vimeo.com/1233778319 webinar date Wed, 10/07/2026 – 11:24
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The effects of torture and ill-treatment seen on Oleksandr Savov, a Ukrainian marine who took part in the defence of Mariupol after his release from Russian captivity. Credit: Anastasiia Savova By Ed HoltBRATISLAVA, Oct 7 2026 (IPS) More than 60 Ukrainian organisations have issued an appeal to the World Health […]
Read MoreSeven months into the Iran War, threats of further military escalation and stalled efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have heightened fears of worsening humanitarian suffering and wider regional instability. Pedro Abramovay, Vice President of Open Society Foundations (OSF), told IPS that the international community should empower local actors […]
Read MoreMining Boom, Broken Promises: The Hidden Struggles of Workers in Central Halmahera’s Nickel Industry Country Indonesia agnes Tue, 10/06/2026 – 10:13 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Anonymous Journalism Fellow from Indonesia For many residents of Sagea Kiya Village in North Weda District, Central Halmahera Regency, Indonesia, the […]
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OECD PISA education performance: change in scores between 2009 to 2025, and 2025 scores. By Isabel Ortiz and Antonia WulffBRUSSELS / GENEVA, Oct 5 2026 (IPS) The results of the OECD PISA 2025 report point to the marked deterioration of results in countries whose education systems were once considered exemplary. […]
Read More2027 Indigenous Youth Fellowship: Call for Project Proposals Country Global agnes Sun, 10/04/2026 – 08:47 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Español | Português | Français | English Deadline to Apply: October 25, 2026 Cultural Survival is pleased to announce the 2027 Call for Proposals for the Indigenous Youth Fellowship program. […]
Read MoreOn 29 September 2026, the Trump Administration (Administration) issued two executive orders that reflect the continued advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and its growing role in the delivery of federal services: An Executive Order directing executive-branch agencies to use the terms “Super Intelligence” and “SI” (SI) in place of […]
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