In the recent case of Zephyrus Capital Aviation Partners 1D Ltd & Ors v Fidelis Underwriting Ltd & Ors (Re Russian Aircraft Operator Policy Claims (Jurisdiction Applications)) [2024] EWHC 734 (Comm), London’s High Court held that it had jurisdiction to hear claims brought by the owners and lessors of aircraft […]
Read MoreOrganisations fighting inequality and hunger, such as the Oxfam coalition, support calls for the world’s rich to be taxed more fairly. A new study, sponsored by Brazil, will be the basis for debating the issue among the world’s most powerful economies. Credit: Oxfam By Humberto MárquezCARACAS, Jun 27 2024 (IPS) […]
Read MoreCountry: occupied Palestinian territory Source: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights These killings have occurred against the backdrop of systematic attacks on hospitals and other medical facilities in violation of the laws of war.
Read MoreOn 21 June 2024, the Office of Investment Security of the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued proposed regulations to implement President Biden’s August 2023 Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern (the EO) and certain proposals outlined […]
Read MoreOrganizers decided to cancel physical Pride events this year for fear of a repeat of violence that marred the 2023 event when far-right groups attacked festival goers. The organizers and Georgia’s president said anti-LGBT hate speech from government officials had incited violence ahead of the event in Tbilisi. By Ed […]
Read MoreIndigenous Youth Fellows and Their Projects on Identities and Experiences in 2SLGBTQ+ communities Country Global Diana Mon, 06/24/2024 – 12:29 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image This June, in honor of Pride Month, Cultural Survival celebrates the wide range of identities and experiences in Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ communities. Cultural […]
Read MoreCountry: Somalia Source: UN News Centre More than 3.8 million people remain displaced and extreme weather, insecurity and disease outbreaks are increasing demand for support. Despite this, the UN’s humanitarian response is only 24% funded.
Read MoreIntroduction On 13 May 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the US Department of Treasury’s (DoT) Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) jointly proposed rulemaking to implement Section 326 of the USA Patriot Act1 (Proposed CIP Rule), which would require SEC-registered investment advisers (RIAs) and exempt reporting advisers (ERAs) to […]
Read MoreBy CIVICUSJun 25 2024 (IPS) CIVICUS discusses the results and implications of recent elections to the European Parliament with Philipp Jäger, Policy Fellow at the Jacques Delors Centre, an independent, non-partisan think tank focused on European policy processes and outcomes. Philipp Jäger The recent European elections saw significant advances […]
Read MoreCountry: Sudan Source: Médecins Sans Frontières Nine days since the UN Security Council called for an end to the fighting in El Fasher, MSF warns that hospitals continue to be attacked, and that no outside help can reach the city.
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