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G20 Leaders Reach Tentative Climate Pact in Geneva, Setting Ambitious 2035 Emissions Goal Amidst Ratification Hurdles Geneva, Switzerland – Leaders from the world’s largest economies, gathered under the G20 umbrella, concluded the high-stakes Global Climate Accord Follow-up Summit here on March 18th, announcing a tentative agreement aimed at significantly accelerating the global response to climate…

Historic Global Climate Treaty Ratified in Kyoto KYOTO, Japan – In a landmark moment for international climate action, representatives from 195 nations, including the G20 major economies, formally ratified a new global treaty aimed at drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The signing ceremony concluded intense negotiations held during the UN Climate Summit in Kyoto, culminating…

Congress Passes Historic AI Regulation Bill Washington, D.C. — A pivotal moment in the regulation of artificial intelligence arrived this week as Congress successfully passed the Artificial Intelligence Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025 (AITAA), sending the landmark legislation to the President’s desk. The bill, known in its respective chambers as H.R. 8876 in the…

Future of the National Competitiveness Act Hinges on House Procedural Vote Washington D.C. — The fate of a sprawling, $1.5 trillion legislative package dubbed the National Competitiveness Act of 2025 hangs precariously in the balance as the U.S. House of Representatives approaches a pivotal procedural vote. Scheduled for March 15th, this vote is seen by…