Melody Areola from Nigeria leads a protest at COP30 in Brazil. Credit: Tanka Dhakal/IPS By Tanka DhakalBELÉM, Brazil, Nov 14 2025 (IPS) Farmer and climate activist from Nigeria, Melody Areola, is beating the heat in Belém and voicing farmers’ rights in climate discussions. As the UN Climate Conference, COP30, in […]
Read MoreIndigenous Weaving and the Women Who Keep Culture Alive Country Bangladesh prama.dewan Fri, 11/14/2025 – 07:16 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Prama Dewan (CS Intern) In the quiet courtyards across the hills of southeastern Bangladesh, the soft clack of the loom can still be heard. Threads […]
Read MoreA series of major AUKUS, Australian Marine Complex (AMC), and defence-related publications and announcements have emerged that are set to significantly shape the future of defence in Western Australia. Click here to view our table, which chronologically details these developments and captures the key takeaways from these publications. How We […]
Read MoreParis – Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Maria Kostytska as a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. She joins the firm’s Paris office from Winston & Strawn, where she served as Head of Arbitration in Paris, and will play a key role in the firm’s International Arbitration […]
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Roya shares her story with our journalist in Parwan province, describing the fear and uncertainty she faces after being deported from Iran. Credit: Learning Together. By External SourcePARWAN, Afghanistan, Nov 13 2025 (IPS) When Roya, a former police officer under Afghanistan’s Republic government, left the country with her family, she […]
Read MoreCan Brazil Lead Climate Action While Ignoring Its Own Indigenous Peoples? “The Price of Green” Exposes Hypocrisy at COP30 Country Brazil agnes Thu, 11/13/2025 – 13:15 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Em português A’uwẽ-Xavante, Jequitinhonha Valley communities, and Cultural Survival document how Brazil finances mining without Indigenous […]
Read MoreKey Takeaways The Commonwealth Department of Finance will implement new Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) on 17 November 2025. These rules govern how Commonwealth entities procure financial and nonfinancial goods and services. The CPRs prioritise procurement from Australian businesses and SMEs. While the primary goal of the CPRs remains achieving value […]
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Session of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha By Isabel OrtizDOHA, Nov 12 2025 (IPS) Qatar hosted the Second World Summit for Social Development from 4–6 November. According to the United Nations, more than 40 Heads of State and Government, 230 ministers and senior officials, and nearly […]
Read MoreOn 23 October 2025, the Council of the European Union announced the 19th EU package of sanctions against Russia, reflecting the continued commitment of the European Union to respond to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and to increase economic and political pressure on Russia and its economy. These latest measures […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, in the sale of a controlling stake in Ketjen Corporation’s refining catalyst solutions business (Ketjen) to KPS Capital Partners, LP, a New York City-based global private […]
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