The region braces itself as El Niño, the notorious climate phenomenon marked by Pacific Ocean surface temperature rise, makes its presence felt. Asia-Pacific countries now could face the consequential impacts, including erratic weather patterns such as prolonged droughts, unpredictable rainfall, and extreme events like cyclones and floods. But it’s not […]

The rise of foreign investment in the United States has renewed concern about tracking foreign inbound investment, as demonstrated by the passage of the Corporate Transparency Act and the expansion of CFIUS’s purview with respect to certain real estate transactions. It has also increased interest in compliance and enforcement of the […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) already contributes to a number of climate solutions, from wildlife monitoring and agricultural soil sensors to smart-city transportation and food waste management. But with the opportunities come a host of risks. A main concern about AI is the technology’s expanding carbon footprint, which can cause it to […]

Country: Somalia Source: Médecins Sans Frontières Recurrent attacks on medical facilities and the level of extreme violence in Las Anod have reached the threshold where MSF is no longer able to provide medical care, the agency said.

Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar Source: UN Children’s Fund Despite fires burning down learning centres and Cyclone Mocha’s wrath, a record 300,000 Rohingya refugee children attend first day of school.

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On 6 July 2023, Lonergan J found in favour of Dr Harrison (Defendant), in a complex bariatric surgery case brought by Katrina Polsen (Plaintiff). A full decision can be read here. Background On 22 July 2013, the Plaintiff underwent a sleeve gastrectomy procedure performed by the Defendant to manage her […]