Global law firm K&L Gates has been named International Law Firm of the Decade at this year’s Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, hosted by LexisNexis Middle East. This newly introduced award marks the Forum’s highest distinction since it was launched in 2015 and reflects the firm’s long-standing […]
Read MoreIndigenous Reindeer Herders in Sweden End Cooperation agreement with LKAB, Leaving Mining Plans Hanging in the Air Country Sweden agnes Fri, 12/12/2025 – 11:09 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Press release from Gabna Indigenous reindeer herding community Swedish state-owned mining company Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag (LKAB) aims to produce conflict minerals on […]
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A family poses in front of their home rebuilt as part of the Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF). At COP30 the project was showcased for its significant successes in empowering women in the rehousing the families of the devastating 2022 floods. Credit: SPHF By Cecilia RussellBELÉM, Brazil, Dec […]
Read MoreOur Public Policy and Law practice group is pleased to provide you with our 2026 US Congressional Calendar. The calendar is a compilation of the House and Senate schedules in a color-coded format showing periods when the House and Senate are expected to be in session during 2026. The calendar is a useful […]
Read MoreChambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates and its lawyers as local and regional leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers Asia-Pacific guide. This includes 23 practice rankings for the firm, and more than 30 lawyer recognitions in nearly 30 categories. These rankings exclude […]
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Under Taliban restrictions, women’s movement and work have become increasingly constrained across Afghanistan. Credit: Learning Together. By External SourceKABUL, Dec 11 2025 (IPS) Shabnam, a 26-year-old law graduate, manages her life and work by disguising herself as a boy. In the middle of a crowded market with the clatter of […]
Read MoreThe Office of Space Commerce (OSC) is inviting industry leaders to help shape a streamlined, one-stop mission authorization process for novel space activities1—promising to cut red tape, accelerate innovation, and redefine how novel space activities get the green light. OSC will accept comments until 22 December 2025, with the proposed […]
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By External SourceDec 10 2025 (IPS-Partners) In a world of turbulence and doubt, one promise remains. In 1948, nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It named dignity, freedom and equality as rights for everyone, everywhere. Yet too often, power, profit and prejudice push those rights aside. Civilian deaths […]
Read MoreIJA’s New Freelance Database Connects Indigenous and Global Media Professionals Country Global prama.dewan Wed, 12/10/2025 – 03:30 Issues None Program 5 Main Image Freelance journalism is growing increasingly global every year, but finding the right people for the right stories or projects can still be a challenge. In response, the […]
Read MoreThe Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R. 5371) (CR) was signed into law on 12 November 2025, thereby ending the federal-government shutdown that started 1 October 2025. Of particular significance to healthcare providers, the legislation includes a short-term extension of the […]
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