World: Global child deaths reached historic low in 2022, UN report finds
16 Maret 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: World Sources: UN Children’s Fund, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, World Bank, World Health Organization More children are surviving today than ever before, with the under-5 mortality rate declining by 51% since 2000. But an estimated 4.9 million children still died before their fifth birthday.
Read MoreDialing for Dollars: US Department of Justice Announces New Whistleblower Pilot Program
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentOn 7 March 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is launching a new whistleblower pilot program designed to reward individuals who report acts of significant corporate misconduct or financial wrongdoing (DOJ Whistleblower Program).1 The new DOJ Whistleblower Program follows in the footsteps of whistleblower programs at […]
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Africans Can Solve the Disease that Haunts Us — Here’s How
15 Maret 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentIt is critical that African scientists tackle African problems, and the reasons extend beyond access. Credit: Jeffrey Moyo/IPS. By Khisi MdluliBOSTON, US, Mar 15 2024 (IPS) I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known then as Swaziland). People in these two countries share one […]
Read MoreGrave violations against children increase despite positive advancements in Colombia
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Colombia Source: UN Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict Overall, 615 grave violations were committed against 476 children between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2023, a sharp increase of 61 per cent compared with the previous reporting period.
Read MoreNew Illinois Laws for 2024 Affecting Real Estate
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentIllinois has passed a number of laws effective 1 January 2024 that impact commercial real estate and development. These new laws range from new requirements for residential landlords, first of its kind electric vehicle requirements, to far-reaching revisions to the Illinois Property Tax Code. Entities that own or intend to […]
Read MoreK&L Gates Ranked in 2024 Chambers Europe Guide
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentChambers and Partners has recognized K&L Gates LLP and 14 of its lawyers as leaders in their fields of practice in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Europe guide. The guide recognizes the firm and its lawyers in nearly 15 categories, with rankings based on thousands of in-depth interviews conducted with lawyers and clients […]
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The Ups and Downs of Control of Transgenic Crops in Mexico
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentA small farmer checks his corn field in the southern state of Guerrero. The grain is the star of the staple diet in Mexico, consumed in many different forms. CREDIT: Sader By Emilio GodoyMEXICO CITY, Mar 14 2024 (IPS) Mexico has taken important steps to protect native corn, even standing […]
Read MoreShaping global agendas: The IFPRI Food Security Portal’s pathways to impact
14 Maret 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentData tools provide key insights in a time of crisis.
Read MoreConcern grows over the spread of Cholera in eastern DR Congo
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: Médecins Sans Frontières As fighting displaces thousands of people in North and South Kivu, MSF warns of critical health needs due to overcrowded, unsanitary living conditions and urges increased humanitarian support.
Read MoreLitigation Minute: Beauty From Within and the Confusing Claims Landscape
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentWhat You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less The current industry trend “beauty from within” refers to a focus on wellness—namely physical, mental, and lifestyle—and its impact on beauty. Oral supplements that consumers can use for aesthetic benefits to skin, hair, and nails are at the core of […]
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