H.R. 9151: Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024 Introduction On November 30, 2024, the United States House of Representatives introduced H.R. 9151, a bill to protect American industry and labor from international trade crimes. The bill aims to address concerns about unfair trade practices and their impact on the … Read more
Title: H.R.8339: SEC Reform and Restructuring Act On November 30, 2024, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the SEC Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R.8339) to modernize and strengthen the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bill is led by Representatives Ann Wagner (R-MO) and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA). The SEC is the primary regulator of the … Read more
H.R. 10223 (IH) – Second Look Act of 2024 Introduced: November 29, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) Cosponsors: Reps. Mark Pocan (D-WI), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary Summary: The Second Look Act of 2024 is a bill that would establish … Read more
H.R. 10218: Bill to Prohibit Army Tactical Missile System Transfer to Ukraine Introduction: H.R. 10218 is a bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives on November 30, 2024. The bill aims to prohibit the transfer of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine. Background: ATACMS are long-range, precision-guided missiles that can reach targets … Read more
Desertification: A Devastating Trend That Can Be Reversed November 30, 2024 Desertification, the process by which land becomes increasingly dry and unproductive, is a major threat to global food security and livelihoods. According to the United Nations, over 1 billion people live in areas affected by desertification, and this number is expected to grow as … Read more
What’s Desertification? Experts Hopeful Devastating Trend Can Be Reversed November 30, 2024 Desertification is the process of land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions due to various factors, including climate change, human activities, and the interaction between the two. It is a serious global environmental issue that affects over 1 billion people and … Read more
Agenda – The Week Ahead 02 – 08 December 2024 Monday, 02 December 2024 * 10:00 AM: Team meeting to discuss project progress and upcoming deadlines. * 1:00 PM: Meeting with client to review project deliverables and gather feedback. * 3:00 PM: Training session on new software. Tuesday, 03 December 2024 * 9:00 AM: Conference … Read more
Swiss Confederation Imposes Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Situation On November 29, 2024, the Swiss Federal Council adopted an ordinance imposing measures connected with the situation in Ukraine. The ordinance, which enters into force on November 30, 2024, implements the latest sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) on Russia. The ordinance targets individuals and … Read more
Swiss Economy Sees Below-Average Growth in Third Quarter of 2024 [Bern, Switzerland] – [November 29, 2024] – The Swiss economy grew by 0.4% in the third quarter of 2024, according to preliminary estimates released by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) today. This represents a slowdown from the previous quarter’s growth of 0.8%. … Read more
Participation of Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in the 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, 25-27 November 2024, Cascais The 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) will be held in Cascais, Portugal, from 25 to 27 November 2024. The forum … Read more