The Japanese island chain of Okinawa marked the 50th anniversary on Sunday of the end of US occupation and its return to Japan with ceremonies and celebrations amid growing worry about its proximity to an increasingly assertive China.

I.    Background The Honorable Colm F. Connolly, of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, recently issued a series of three standing orders that affect patent cases filed in the District. The orders include: (i) changes to the Form Scheduling Order for Non-Hatch Waxman Patent Cases (Form […]

Faith-based groups are becoming more visible in their concern over the climate, and last week’s Muslim World League conference in Saudi Arabia provides the latest example of how leaders from various traditions are working together to call for action. The Muslim World League, the largest Islamic NGO, hosted the event […]

Country: Yemen Source: Norwegian Refugee Council If the parties to the conflict continue to work together to operate regular flights in and out of Sana’a, they can help save thousands of lives, prevent premature deaths, and support the economy.

Country: World Source: World Health Organization A new portal reflects key updates to modernize the user interface that give unparalleled insight, accessibility and relevance to seven decades of mortality data for policymakers and the public.

Water and food systems: keys in a post-pandemic world (SciDev.net)  May 13, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 pfowlkes Fri, 05/13/2022 – 18:18 Water and food systems: keys in a post-pandemic world (SciDev.net)  Water and food systems: keys in a post-pandemic world (SciDev.net)  Latin America In the News Trade SciDev.net published an […]

On 10 May 2022, the European Commission (the Commission) finally published the official final version of the European Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and guidelines (Vertical Guidelines). The new rules will come into effect on 1 June 2022 and govern how brands can design their European go-to-market strategies and control […]