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Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026 by AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Social Responsibility

Submit Nominations: MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026

As ecosystems face unprecedented pressure, recognizing individuals who drive meaningful change has become essential to sustaining life on Earth. The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity highlights those efforts and amplifies their…

Bahrain: finance CSR cases expanding inclusion and household financial education

Social Responsibility

Bahrain’s CSR in Finance: Boosting Inclusion and Financial Literacy

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Bahrain has emerged as a compact yet influential financial center in the Gulf, blending a mature banking landscape, a regulator known for early fintech adoption, and a supportive network of…

Trump and northeastern governors push for massive electricity auction to make tech giants defray costs

Economy

Tech Giants to Defray Costs? Trump & NE Governors Push Massive Electricity Auction

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

As electricity consumption rises rapidly throughout the United States, a fresh proposal has thrust the power usage of major technology companies into the spotlight, fueling a wider conversation about infrastructure,…

El Salvador: CSR cases boosting youth employment and dual technical training

Social Responsibility

El Salvador: Corporate Social Responsibility & Youth Workforce Development

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

El Salvador confronts an ongoing challenge: a substantial number of young people searching for stable, decent employment while the labor market increasingly requires stronger technical and digital competencies. Rates of…

Americans are paying more than ever for cars. Cheap models are disappearing

Investments and Business

Budget Cars Dwindle

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

For many Americans, the idea of purchasing a new car for under $20,000 has largely faded away. As base models vanish from dealership inventories, the typical price of a new…

Why Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado is betting her political future on Trump

International

Venezuela: Machado’s Trump-Backed Bid

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado reaches Washington as delicate talks unfold regarding her nation’s trajectory, her trip aligning with ongoing U.S. discussions about…

International

Why Venezuela’s Machado is Aligning with Trump for Her Political Future

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado reaches Washington as delicate talks unfold regarding her nation’s trajectory, her trip aligning with ongoing U.S. discussions about…

Brussels, in Belgium: How EU regulation shapes product strategy and market entry

Economy

Product Strategy & Market Entry: The EU Regulatory Impact (Brussels)

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Brussels stands not only as a key commercial gateway to the Benelux region but also as Europe’s central regulatory hub, home to the European Commission, the Council, and a major…

Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs

International

What America Needs from Oil-Rich Venezuela

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Venezuela’s vast natural wealth has once again entered Washington’s strategic calculations. Beyond oil, the country’s potential mineral resources are being framed as assets of national importance, even as experts warn…