Bangladesh: Searing temperatures sweep like fire across Asia Pacific, causing distress for millions

16 Mei 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

Countries: Bangladesh, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies National Societies in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Malaysia, Philippines and more are already responding with urgent initiatives to help and relieve people through this relentless heat.

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EPA Issues New Power Plant Rules

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Introduction The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized four separate rules1 (Power Plant Rules) that set new standards for power plant emissions in the United States. Collectively, these Power Plant Rules are a latticework of regulation focused on four areas of potential contamination and seek to limit emissions […]

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K&L Gates Adds Pair of International Trade Partners to Washington, D.C., Office

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Washington, D.C. – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has added Nate Bolin and David Allman as partners in its Antitrust, Competition, and Trade Regulation practice. They join the firm’s Washington, D.C., office from DLA Piper. Bolin has an extensive background advising on US export controls, economic sanctions, trade remedies, […]

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From Dorms to Demonstrations

15 Mei 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

Protesters demonstrate outside the Columbia University campus in New York City. Credit: UN Photo/Evan Schneider   The campus protests across the US aren’t primarily about the Israel-Hamas war but stem from other, deep-seated issues: alienation and radicalisation. By Jeremi SuriAUSTIN, Texas, May 15 2024 (IPS) The campus protests that have […]

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Around nine million people in Malawi reeling from devastating impacts of El Niño-induced floods and drought

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Country: Malawi Sources: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, UN Climate Crisis Coordinator for the El Niño / La Niña Response, World Food Programme About 40 percent of the population could be facing acute hunger by the end of year because of the drought and about 14,000 people […]

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Right to Disconnect: A Needed Solution or a Potential Disruption to Businesses and Employees? Australia May Provide Some Guidance

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The Proposed Law On 15 February 2024, Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 2751—Employer Communications During Nonworking Hours. AB 2751 would cement an employee’s right to ignore communications from their employer during their nonworking hours unless the communication relates to an emergency or scheduling. AB 2751 defines emergency to […]

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Adapt, assess, progress: Integrating measures of women’s empowerment into rural development projects

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A new tool developed by IFPRI and IFAD.

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Educating the Mind Without Educating the Heart is No Education at All

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By Yasmine SherifNEW YORK, May 14 2024 (IPS) The words above, by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, serve as a reminder that we still have a long way to go to in educating ourselves. In doing so, we will naturally ensure that the young generation can access an inclusive quality […]

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Belen

14 Mei 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

Belen Staff/Board Photo /sites/default/files/2024-05/IMG_0093.jpg agnes Tue, 05/14/2024 – 11:29 Staff/Board Category Staff Belen Iñiguez, Publications Distribution Assistant, is based in La Paz, Bolivia. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Logistics from the Bolivian Private University, with a specialization in Digital Marketing. Passionate about fashion and textile design, Belen […]

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Flash floods impact thousands in Afghanistan

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Country: Afghanistan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs To date, 180 people have been confirmed killed and 242 injured, with 8,975 homes destroyed or damaged. Among the most affected districts are Burka and Baghlani Jadid in Baghlan Province.

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