It is now confirmed that Australia will have a mandatory and suspensory (competition) pre-merger clearance regime with the passing of legislation late yesterday.  The legislation, titled the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act 2024, will have a widespread and significant impact on the Australian merger landscape. Under the […]

An aerial view of children and their families standing near temporary shelters at the Khamsa Dagiga site for displaced people in Zelingei Town, Central Darfur,and Sudan. Credit: UNICEF/Antony Spalton By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Nov 29 2024 (IPS) The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to deepen as a result of the […]

Maintaining general health and preventing illnesses require a robust immune system. Although there isn’t a cure for immunity, you can support your body’s natural defenses by including specific foods in your diet. Your immune system needs to stay strong so you can carry out other activities, of which playing and […]

To effectively eliminate rabies in the continent, there is need for the right information on its prevalence, transmission patterns, vaccination rates and treatment efficacy. Credit: Shutterstock By Isatou TourayNov 28 2024 (IPS) Rabies, despite being a major public health concern in Africa, is still not fully understood, due to the […]

Kaieteur Falls in the Potaro River, Guyana. The country has a clear path forward to employ its oil and gas resources for economic and social sustainability by investing long-term in sustainability across society, environment, and economy. Credit: Shutterstock By Rio NamegayaSAN DIEGO, USA, Nov 27 2024 (IPS) Long before the […]