By James Alix MichelVICTORIA, Seychelles, Jun 22 2026 (IPS) « James Alix Michel warns that without real finance and precaution, ocean pledges risk remaining only on paper. » Now that the lights have dimmed in Mombasa and the delegations have gone home, a simple but necessary question remains: did the […]
Read MoreAncestral Pride: An Interview with Cati Paprep Mykwyj Country Brazil agnes Mon, 06/22/2026 – 12:42 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Angel Yraê Ferreira (Payayá, CS Intern) The outskirts of Brazil’s Federal District can feel worlds away from traditional Indigenous territories, but it is here that Cati Paprep […]
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People hold electronic candles during a vigil at Liberty Square in Taipei on the anniversary of China’s 1989 crackdown on democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, 4 June 2026. Credit: Cheng-Chia Huang/AFP By Andrew FirminLONDON, Jun 19 2026 (IPS) When performance artist Sammu Chen tried to tie a red thread […]
Read MoreOn 16 June 2026, the Victorian government introduced the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026 (Vic) (the WFH Bill). The WFH Bill proposes a significant shift in workplace arrangements by embedding a statutory right for eligible employees to work from home for up to two days per week, […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates advised StemCyte International, Ltd. on its US$14 million initial public offering and primary listing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The capital raise was completed through the issuance of 22.23 million new shares. Established in 2013, StemCyte International, Ltd. is a leading provider of cord blood […]
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Security Council. Credit: UN Photo/Manuel Elías By Thalif DeenUNITED NATIONS, Jun 18 2026 (IPS) As the campaign for a new UN secretary-general gathers momentum, will the US exercise the decisive vote — or the veto– in the final selection? The US has publicly declared its opposition to some of the […]
Read MoreExecutive Summary For decades, the False Claims Act (FCA) has served as the government’s primary tool for combating fraud involving federal funds. FCA enforcement has historically focused on well-established fraud theories such as overbilling, defective pricing, medically unnecessary services, and the submission of false invoices. However, over the last decade, […]
Read MoreThe Corporate practice of global law firm K&L Gates has been ranked in Q1 2026 industry league tables including The Deal, Pitchbook, LSEG, MergerMarket, and S&P. The firm earned recognition in S&P’s Asset Management, Investment Banks, Brokers and Capital Markets legal adviser rankings by deal count, underscoring its strength advising […]
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America 250: “We Are Here/Estamos Aquí” webinar image agnes Wed, 06/17/2026 – 13:37 Webinar Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJoz8Zq-RGE webinar date Wed, 06/17/2026 – 13:37
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A major gap in the peace accords is the lack of measures to ensure justice or accountability for past atrocities. Unless those responsible – including commanders like Makenga – face consequences for their horrific crimes in eastern Congo, impunity will continue to fuel abuse. Credit: Sam Ngenda / Shutterstock.com By […]
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