The UK’s economic fragility and global turmoil from President Donald Trump’s trade wars have given increased impetus for Britain to reach a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Talks for a deal between the six-nation bloc and Britain are continuing apace after restarting in September and are said to be at an advanced stage. Y

(A list of the 13 people from Crimea currently serving jail sentences, one person with a suspended sentence, and one person doing assigned work to punish their exercise of freedom of religion or belief is at the base of this article. All are Jehovah’s Witnesses.) Two other trials against five Jehovah’s Witnesses are now in February 2025 underwa

WIPO’s ability to navigate modern IP problems remains under scrutiny, with COVID-19 serving as a major test. It expanded its PATENTSCOPE database for COVID-related patents and strengthened the Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) program, providing developing countries with free or low-cost access to scientific journals. WIPO

In addition, the lack of supporting services such as finance, insurance, and legal support, as well as the shortage of specialized talent, also hinders the sustainable development of the port economy. In certain regions, for example, industrial development is limited by the availability of essential resources, making it difficult to secure land or

Offers of generous pay, lifetime health insurance and other benefits, and Russian citizenship probably seem more enticing to those who have spent days, weeks, or months being beaten, verbally abused, poorly fed, and cold. Alibek said Central Asians caught with no documents were kept in the center and routinely beaten until they signed contracts to