The 2026 midterm elections produced a historic win for Democrats who took control of the Senate and House. It was also a referendum on President Trump’s policies and on a Republican message that fell flat with voters concerned about affordability and perceived political corruption. The Democrats flipped Senate seats in […]
Read MoreNo Climate Justice without Indigenous Rights: Cultural Survival Is Headed to COP31 Country Global agnes Wed, 11/04/2026 – 08:57 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image From November 9 to 20, 2026, world leaders, negotiators, and civil society will gather in Antalya, Turkey, for the UNFCCC COP31, the 31st UN […]
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates By James Alix MichelVICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov 4 2026 (IPS) I have stood on the corniche of Abu Dhabi at many moments over more than thirty years. Each time, I reflect on the distance this city has travelled: from a shoreline shaped by modest commercial buildings […]
Read MoreThe next Congress will look different no matter how the election turns out. If the House, the Senate, or both change hands, as many expect, new majorities will bring new chairs, new committee ratios, and new policy and oversight priorities. Even in a chamber that does not flip, retirements, term […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates advised Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (PBB) on a strategic financing transaction for Redevco, one of Europe’s leading retail real estate investors. Closed in September 2026, the financing supports Redevco’s acquisition of a retail park in Garges-lès-Gonesse (Val-d’Oise), in the Île-de-France region. The matter further reinforces the […]
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Credit: metamorworks / Shutterstock By Jordan RyanNov 3 2026 (IPS) Article 109 of the UN Charter provides a mechanism for reviewing the Charter itself. It allows a General Conference of all UN members to be convened by a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly and a vote of any […]
Read MoreAndean Soprano Sylvia Falcón: On Staying in One’s Lane (When That Lane is the Universe) Country Global agnes Tue, 11/03/2026 – 09:42 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Cristina Verán The Lima-dominated music industry of Peru has long segregated its performers into rigid categories: huayno or festejo here, […]
Read MoreSustainability in hospitality is often associated with major investments, new buildings and environmental commitments. Yet some of the most important decisions happen during ordinary hotel operations. Kitchen teams estimate how much food to prepare. Maintenance staff keep equipment working. Housekeeping departments manage cleaning and laundry supplies. Property managers make decisions […]
Read MoreIn October 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two coordinated initiatives intended to make voluntary self-disclosure more predictable for healthcare companies. The first, announced 15 October, coordinates disclosures of potential criminal healthcare fraud between DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Deako, Inc. on its sale to SkyX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) in a transaction consisting of cash and stock. Deako is an innovative smart home technology brand best known for inventing the world’s first modular, plug-and-play light switch system. The transaction involved structured payments […]
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