SEC Proposes to Modernize the Proxy Solicitation Rules
23 September 2026 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentIntroduction On 16 September 2026, in addition to proposing the complete rescission of Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to other federal proxy rules in an effort to modernize the proxy solicitation process. The proposed amendments […]
Read MoreK&L Gates Adds State and Local Tax Partner in New York
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Jeffrey Reed as a partner in its Corporate practice. Reed joins the firm’s New York office from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Reed focuses his practice on state and local tax controversies and state tax planning. He advises clients on a broad range […]
Read MoreDry Wells, Dry Lives: Drought Threatens Rendille Communities in Marsabit, Kenya
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentDry Wells, Dry Lives: Drought Threatens Rendille Communities in Marsabit, Kenya Country Kenya agnes Tue, 09/22/2026 – 15:14 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image Rendille Indigenous Community Faces Growing Water Crisis as Climate Change Intensifies Drought By Damaris Lenantare (Rendille, CS Journalism Fellow) Before sunrise, women […]
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Climate Week NYC Kicks off With World Leaders’ Commitments to Action
22 September 2026 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentHelen Clarkson, CEO, Climate Group at Climate Week NYC. Credit: Climate Group By Naureen HossainNEW YORK, Sep 22 2026 (IPS) The Climate Group’s annual conference in New York City has attracted thousands of attendees this year, among them world leaders, corporate heads, philanthropists, and climate advocates. Those leaders present at […]
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United Nations Least Developed Country Category – Curse or Boon?
21 September 2026 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentBy Anis ChowdhurySYDNEY, Sep 21 2026 (IPS) The UN General Assembly will soon vote – most likely favourably – on Bangladesh’s request to postpone the country’s graduation from the UN’s Least Developed Country (LDC) category, currently scheduled for November this year. The request for a 3-year extension was endorsed by […]
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The Connection Between Urbanization and Poverty: How Cities Can Reduce Poverty – Or Deepen It
18 September 2026 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentThe link between urbanization and poverty may be determined by how cities are planned and governed, according to UN reports. Credit: Benjamin Shurance/Unsplash By Shuli WongUNITED NATIONS, Sep 18 2026 (IPS) Urbanization can help concentrate jobs, services, and investments; however, it can also concentrate unaffordable housing, insecure employment, and unequal […]
Read MoreK&L Gates Earns Multiple First Half 2026 Global League Table Rankings Across Capital Markets, M&A, and Private Equity
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentGlobal law firm K&L Gates has earned several recognitions in the first half 2026 industry league table rankings from Bloomberg, PitchBook, LSEG, The Deal, and S&P Global for its work across capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Notably, the firm was recognized within the top 20 law firms […]
Read MoreWar in Ukraine: Hungarian Minority Pushed to the Edge
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentIt happened in 1920. At the Grand Trianon Palace at Versailles, the Allies drew a new map of Hungary that sliced away two-thirds of its territory. Such a cartographic mutilation went down in history as the Treaty of Trianon. No country lost more territory after the First World War. Overnight, […]
Read MoreSupport Emergency Relief in Nepal
17 September 2026 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentSupport Emergency Relief in Nepal Country Nepal agnes Thu, 09/17/2026 – 12:13 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Give Now to Double Your Impact! The devastating impacts of the sudden flash flood on August 26 that occurred in Nepal continue to be felt, and Cultural Survival continues to work to support […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Trees in Cities
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentParks, tree-lined streets, public squares and private gardens all contribute to the urban ecosystem. Beyond their aesthetic value, trees provide numerous environmental benefits while improving the quality of life of city residents. A Natural Defense Against Urban Heat One of the most important benefits of urban trees is their ability […]
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