# appeared first global (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover appeared first global. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, August 24 – Sunday, August 30)](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/21/tampa-bay-tech-entrepreneur-and-nerd-events-list-monday-august-24-sunday-august-30/) _2026-08-21 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, August 24 through Sunday, August 30! This list includes both in-person and online events. Note that each item in the list includes: ✅ When the event will take place ✅ What the event is ✅ Where \[…\] The post Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, August 24 – Sunday,… ## [A new “back of the envelope” drawing for NetFoundry’s new “Reachability Watch”!](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/20/a-new-back-of-the-envelope-drawing-for-netfoundrys-new-reachability-watch/) _2026-08-20 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Here’s my latest “back of the envelope” drawing, which I drew as a companion for a new NetFoundry series called Reachability Watch. Published fortnightly, Reachability Watch covers the volume of new network-exploitable CVEs, the handful that clear a CVSS 8.6 bar, whatever KEV actually caused damage that period, and a running tally so the trend line \[…\] The post A new “back of the envelope” drawing… ## [My new synth arrived: The M-VAVE FM-1](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/18/my-new-synth-arrived-the-m-vave-fm-1/) _2026-08-18 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Murphy’s Law strikes: Just before I’m about to leave for the weekly Tuesday happy hour for beer with the neighbors, the synth I ordered arrives. And a day early, too (this is beginning to sound like one of those “My steak is too juicy and my lobster too buttery” kind of complaints)! The synth in \[…\] The post My new synth arrived: The M-VAVE FM-1 appeared first on Global Nerdy . ## [A Pastoral Letter for Colombia from Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr.](https://umcmission.org/news-statements/a-pastoral-letter-for-colombia-from-bishop-ruben-saenz-jr) _2026-08-18 · ynjoroge@umcmission.org · Global Ministries_ Global Ministries and UMCOR affirm Bishop Saenz's call to respond to the needs of Colombians impacted by an earthquake on Aug. 10. The post A Pastoral Letter for Colombia from Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. appeared first on Global Ministries . ## [If you watch only one ad today (good luck with that), watch this one!](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/18/if-you-watch-only-one-ad-today-good-luck-with-that-watch-this-one/) _2026-08-18 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ At this moment in time, I can’t think of a better way to promote an energy drink and a beer than by what Liquid Death and Garage Beer did: harnessing the pop culture power of worries about AI data centers’ water usage (with an inspired solution), ’80s ballads, and Jason Kelce. I love how \[…\] The post If you watch only one ad today (good luck with that), watch this one! appeared first on Global… ## [Hong Kong Court refuses enforcement of Mainland award on public policy grounds arising from lack of authority to settle](https://www.globalarbitrationnews.com/2026/08/17/hong-kong-court-refuses-enforcement-of-mainland-award-on-public-policy-grounds-arising-from-lack-of-authority-to-settle/) _2026-08-17 · Philipp Hanusch and James Ng · Global Arbitration News_ In K v JX \[2026\] HKCFI 2854, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance set aside an order granting leave to K to enforce a Mainland award on public policy \[...\] The post Hong Kong Court refuses enforcement of Mainland award on public policy grounds arising from lack of authority to settle appeared first on Global Arbitration News . ## [Global Nerdy is 20 years old today!](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/16/global-nerdy-is-20-years-old-today/) _2026-08-16 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ The stats Since that I posted that first article on August 16, 2006 to Global Nerdy, it’s been… 20 years 2 blogging platforms (Blogware, then WordPress) 11 million pageviews Almost 5,000 articles (this one will be number 4,989) 2 cities/countries: Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2006 – 2014 Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. 2014 – present …and of course, one \[…\] The post Global Nerdy is 20 years old today! appeared… ## [AI linkdump for Sunday, August 16](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/16/ai-linkdump-for-sunday-august-16/) _2026-08-16 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Here are some of the AI articles and videos I’ve been looking at this past week: Allen Bargi: Working With AI Feels More Like Leadership Than Coding Google: Introducing Gemini 3.7 Flash Mun logadan: Why does Opus 5 feel worse to work with? Netlify: Choosing an AI model: one prompt, 11 models, very different results \[ \] The post AI linkdump for Sunday, August 16 appeared first on Global Nerdy . ## [Saturday picdump for Saturday, August 15](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/15/saturday-picdump-for-saturday-august-15/) _2026-08-15 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Happy Saturday, everyone! Here on Global Nerdy, Saturday means that it’s time for another “picdump” — the weekly assortment of amusing or interesting pictures, comics, and memes I found over the past week. Share and enjoy! Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot An example of Claude’s watermarking Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Ed. note: In case you’re not familiar with \[ \] The… ## [I’m on “This Week in Tech” this Sunday, August 16!](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/14/im-on-this-week-in-tech-this-sunday-august-16/) _2026-08-14 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ I’m back on the TWiT podcast this Sunday! As usual, it will livestream at 5 p.m. Eastern / 2 p.m. Pacific / 2100 UTC, and you can watch it live, or you can always catch the recorded version on YouTube on Monday on the This Week in Tech YouTube channel. This will be my fourth \[ \] The post I’m on “This Week in Tech” this Sunday, August 16! appeared first on Global Nerdy . ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DgxOYnvAQchx) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Keeping the Doors Open: A Resilience Initiative for Churches Serving Their Communities](https://umcmission.org/story/keeping-the-doors-open-a-resilience-initiative-for-churches-serving-their-communities) _2026-08-14 · ynjoroge@umcmission.org · Global Ministries_ Introducing a new UMC Solar and Battery Pilot Program providing guidance and grants for a limited number of U.S.-based United Methodist churches. The post Keeping the Doors Open: A Resilience Initiative for Churches Serving Their Communities appeared first on Global Ministries . ## [“Culture eats cyber strategy for breakfast”: Notes from 813 Tech Day’s Security Panel](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/14/culture-eats-cyber-strategy-for-breakfast-notes-from-813-tech-days-security-panel/) _2026-08-14 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ I spent the morning and early afternoon of 813 Tech Day at Hotel Haya in Ybor. I’m still thinking about the Fortifying the Digital Frontier: Cybersecurity at the Forefront of Fintech Innovation session, largely because of the twist that host Michael Hall introduced, which made it different from every other “Cyber is important, yo!” panel \[ \] The post “Culture eats cyber strategy for breakfast”:… ## [Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, August 17 – Sunday, August 23)](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/14/tampa-bay-tech-entrepreneur-and-nerd-events-list-monday-august-17-sunday-august-23/) _2026-08-14 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, August 17 through Sunday, August 23! This list includes both in-person and online events. Note that each item in the list includes: ✅ When the event will take place ✅ What the event is ✅ Where \[ \] The post Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, August 17 Sunday, August… ## [Watched a Black Hat interview on AI supply chain security and it’s NetFoundry’s report’s findings, but from the opposite direction](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/13/watched-a-black-hat-interview-on-ai-supply-chain-security-and-its-netfoundrys-reports-findings-but-from-the-opposite-direction/) _2026-08-13 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Here’s a video that isn’t from the place where I work (NetFoundry), but from someone works in a different part of AI security. Yet somehow they ended up at the same question that we at NetFoundry ask: How confident are you that your current tools can defend against the new threats brought about by AI? \[ \] The post Watched a Black Hat interview on AI supply chain security and it’s NetFoundry’s… ## [Tampa Bay’s “Scenius” and 813 Tech Day](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/12/tampa-bays-scenius-and-813-tech-day/) _2026-08-12 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ 813 Tech Day happens in Tampa this Thursday, and whether you plan to attend (I’ll be at the Hotel Haya and Sapphire events) or observe from afar, keep this word in mind: Scenius. What is scenius? Scenius is a portmanteau of the words scene and genius, and it was coined by musician, music producer, and visual artist \[ \] The post Tampa Bay’s “Scenius” and 813 Tech Day appeared first on Global Nerdy… ## [Security leaders we surveyed feel pressure to secure their AI, and almost none of them feel ready](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/11/security-leaders-we-surveyed-feel-pressure-to-secure-their-ai-and-almost-none-of-them-feel-ready/) _2026-08-11 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Here’s a fun little contradiction to start your week with: NetFoundry asked 200 CISOs and CTOs whether they feel pressure to secure the AI they’re deploying. Unsurprisingly, and to my considerable relief, every single one said “yes”. We then asked how confident they are that their current tools can actually handle the new risks, and \[ \] The post Security leaders we surveyed feel pressure to secure… ## [How I explain how I use AI in my presentations](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/10/how-i-explain-how-i-use-ai-in-my-presentations/) _2026-08-10 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Pictured above is my standard AI usage disclosure slide, which I include in all my slide presentations these days. It’s gives the audience a quick overview of how I prefer to use AI when putting a talk together. Here’s the text: This strategy presentation was developed using AI assistance (Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini) for: Research: Market \[ \] The post How I explain how I use AI in my… ## [Tampa Bay Tech Week presents 813 Tech Day on 8/13!](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/09/tampa-bay-tech-week-presents-813-tech-day-on-8-13/) _2026-08-09 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Thursday, 8/13, is the day when we celebrate the techies and tech companies in the 813 area code: 813 Tech Day! We recently celebrated the 727 area code, which covers Clearwater and St. Pete with a one-day, multi-event celebration of the area tech community, and on August 13th, we’re doing it again for the Tampa side \[ \] The post Tampa Bay Tech Week presents 813 Tech Day on 8/13! appeared first on… ## [Saturday picdump for Saturday, August 8](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/08/saturday-picdump-for-saturday-august-8/) _2026-08-08 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Happy Saturday, everyone! Here on Global Nerdy, Saturday means that it’s time for another “picdump” — the weekly assortment of amusing or interesting pictures, comics, memes, and even videos — I found over the past week. Share and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/I5cVH6WPwas Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Phrasing! Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot… ## [Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, August 10 – Sunday, August 16)](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/07/tampa-bay-tech-entrepreneur-and-nerd-events-list-monday-august-10-sunday-august-16/) _2026-08-07 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, August 10 through Sunday, August 16! This list includes both in-person and online events. Note that each item in the list includes: ✅ When the event will take place ✅ What the event is ✅ Where \[ \] The post Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, August 10 Sunday, August… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LqMv3BUXcM4h) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Church Installs Rainwater Tanks in Isolated Congolese Village](https://umcmission.org/um-news/church-installs-rainwater-tanks-in-isolated-congolese-village) _2026-08-06 · ynjoroge@umcmission.org · Global Ministries_ KIBUMBA, North Kivu, DRC – A rainwater collection project installed by the Eastern Congo Disaster Management Office, in coordination with Global Ministries’ Global Health team, supplies water to an area that has no other water source. The activities were part of an integrated relief program for Eastern Congo funded by UMCOR last year, designed to combine \[…\] The post Church Installs Rainwater… ## [\[Video\] OpenZiti 2.0: Securing the Management API With Zero Open Ports](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/06/video-openziti-2-0-securing-the-management-api-with-zero-open-ports/) _2026-08-06 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Clint (who among other things, does all sorts of OpenZiti development and co-hosts Ziti TV with me) recently posted a video, OpenZiti 2.0: A Management API With No Open Port. It’s a quick but deep dive prompted by a great question over on our Discourse forums: What s the service configuration for the hosts part when \[ \] The post \[Video\] OpenZiti 2.0: Securing the Management API With Zero Open… ## [The best way to secure a public API might be to make it unreachable](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/06/the-best-way-to-secure-a-public-api-might-be-to-make-it-unreachable/) _2026-08-06 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ It’s a completely counterintuitive concept, but that s the thesis of API Gateway Security: A Zero Trust Approach, an article we just refreshed on the NetFoundry blog. Read the article here: https://netfoundry.io/devops/api-gateway-security/ It’s written by Tod Burtchell, Associate Director Service Planning Development in Management Operations Platform (long title, dude!), whom I had the pleasure \[… ## [You “Odyssey” this modern version of The Odyssey!](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/06/you-odyssey-this-modern-version-of-the-odyssey/) _2026-08-06 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ This made-for-the-modern office version of The Odyssey will make you both and laugh and weep, especially if you’ve suffered through a long Zoom/Teams call today. The post You “Odyssey” this modern version of The Odyssey! appeared first on Global Nerdy . ## [Two doors an attacker loves, and one they can’t find](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/05/two-doors-an-attacker-loves-and-one-they-cant-find/) _2026-08-05 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ I drew the illustration above on the back of an actual envelope (one of my new “things” these days). It’s either the most or the least appropriate medium for a diagram about attack surface. Your call. It’s here because my colleague Mark Jaffe — NetFoundry’s Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer — just published an article \[ \] The post Two doors an attacker loves, and one they can’t find appeared… ## [ZrokGui: Windows GUI zrok front end built with WPF](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/04/zrokgui-windows-gui-zrok-front-end-built-with-wpf/) _2026-08-04 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Someone in the wild built a Windows GUI for zrok, and it s worth a look! ZrokGui, by GitHub user muratgul, is a WPF / Material Design 3 desktop app that puts a friendly front-end on the zrok CLI. If you know someone who needs to use zrok and doesn’t feel comfortable with the command line \[ \] The post ZrokGui: Windows GUI zrok front end built with WPF appeared first on Global Nerdy . ## [Happy 20th birthday, Pandoc!](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/03/happy-20th-birthday-pandoc/) _2026-08-03 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ One of the bragging points of digital information is that it’s supposed to be possible to convert it from one format to another. Actually doing the conversion is often where theory runs headlong into practice and gets a concussion. Thankfully, when I need to convert text documents from one format into another, whether for myself \[ \] The post Happy 20th birthday, Pandoc! appeared first on Global… ## [What’s new in the new Go?](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/03/whats-new-in-the-new-go/) _2026-08-03 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ The folks at the observability platform Victoria Metrics have put together a Go 1.27 interactive tour that shows what’s in the new version of the Go programming language! This is of interest to me, because it’s OpenZiti’s implementation language (and OpenZiti is made by NetFoundry, where I work). Eventually, OpenZiti will be implemented in Go \[ \] The post What’s new in the new Go? appeared first… ## [Saturday picdump for Saturday, August 1](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/01/saturday-picdump-for-saturday-august-1/) _2026-08-01 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Happy Saturday, everyone! Here on Global Nerdy, Saturday means that it’s time for another “picdump” — the weekly assortment of amusing or interesting pictures, comics, and memes I found over the past week. Share and enjoy! Demonstrators gather for a protest outside SpaceX and Starlink facilities in Redmond, Washington, U.S., February 26, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder Screenshot Screenshot \[ \] The post… ## [New Global Mission Fellows Commissioned in Cambodia](https://umcmission.org/story/new-global-mission-fellows-commissioned-in-cambodia) _2026-07-31 · ynjoroge@umcmission.org · Global Ministries_ Forty-nine GMFs step into two years of cross-cultural mission service, seeking to address injustice and meet needs in the areas of migration, healthcare, agriculture, and education. The post New Global Mission Fellows Commissioned in Cambodia appeared first on Global Ministries . ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Plm2hIGPkDUR) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Support for Healthier Mothers and Babies: World Breastfeeding Week](https://umcmission.org/story/support-for-healthier-mothers-and-babies-world-breastfeeding-week) _2026-07-30 · ynjoroge@umcmission.org · Global Ministries_ Preventing malnutrition in pregnant women, mothers, and babies is a key element of a Global Ministries’ joint program on food security and nutritional health. The post Support for Healthier Mothers and Babies: World Breastfeeding Week appeared first on Global Ministries . ## [Grants to 10 U.S. Conferences Encourage New Leadership and Church Growth](https://umcmission.org/story/grants-to-10-u-s-conferences-encourage-new-leadership-and-church-growth) _2026-07-23 · Wendy Cromwell · Global Ministries_ Racial/Ethnic and Multiethnic Ministries grants support programs that foster leadership development and church growth in racial/ethnic communities. The post Grants to 10 U.S. Conferences Encourage New Leadership and Church Growth appeared first on Global Ministries . ## [Global Ministries and UMCOR Release 2025 Impact Report, ‘Answering the Call’](https://umcmission.org/story/global-ministries-and-umcor-release-2025-impact-report-answering-the-call) _2026-07-21 · ynjoroge@umcmission.org · Global Ministries_ Through the generosity of United Methodists and a trusted network of global partners, read how the church supported life-changing ministries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. The post Global Ministries and UMCOR Release 2025 Impact Report, ‘Answering the Call’ appeared first on Global Ministries . ## [Global Ministries and UMCOR Support Ebola Response Efforts in DRC](https://umcmission.org/story/global-ministries-and-umcor-support-ebola-response-efforts-in-drc) _2026-07-16 · ynjoroge@umcmission.org · Global Ministries_ Grants for training, community outreach, and coordination with health authorities are addressing preparedness and response in affected and high-risk regions. The post Global Ministries and UMCOR Support Ebola Response Efforts in DRC appeared first on Global Ministries . ## [Innovation Challenge finalists: Meet the initiatives driving change across 44 countries](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/innovation-challenge-finalists-meet-the-initiatives-driving-change-across-44-countries/) _2026-07-15 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ From nature-positive agriculture to urban innovation and humanitarian technology, these finalists are developing practical solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The post Innovation Challenge finalists: Meet the initiatives driving change across 44 countries appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Denouncing the Actions of ICE in Houston and Honoring the Life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo](https://umcmission.org/news-statements/denouncing-the-actions-of-ice-in-houston-and-honoring-the-life-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo) _2026-07-14 · ynjoroge@umcmission.org · Global Ministries_ Global Ministries and UMCOR join with the United Methodist Immigration Task Force in grieving the death of Mr. Araujo in Texas, rejecting any system that treats immigrant lives as disposable. The post Denouncing the Actions of ICE in Houston and Honoring the Life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo appeared first on Global Ministries . ## [God’s Mission to Revive Young Lives in Monrovia’s Streets](https://umcmission.org/story/gods-mission-to-revive-young-lives-in-monrovias-streets) _2026-07-13 · ynjoroge@umcmission.org · Global Ministries_ A National in Mission worker in Liberia answers God’s call to work among youth and young adults who are trapped in addiction, prostitution, and hopelessness. The post God’s Mission to Revive Young Lives in Monrovia’s Streets appeared first on Global Ministries . ## [Help us map the landscape for AI-driven solutions for humanitarian preparedness and climate resilience](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/help-us-map-the-landscape-for-ai-driven-solutions-for-humanitarian-preparedness-and-climate-resilience/) _2026-07-09 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ How do we fill gaps in AI for humanitarian preparedness and climate resilience? Let us know in this survey. The post Help us map the landscape for AI-driven solutions for humanitarian preparedness and climate resilience appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/climate-resilience-awards-for-business-2026/) _2026-06-23 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ Apply now to showcase how your business is building resilience to climate change through real-world action and measurable impact. The post Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026 appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Investor Forum: Connecting resilience innovators with investors](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/investor-forum-connecting-resilience-innovators-with-investors/) _2026-06-22 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ Learn more about GRP innovation grantees pitching climate solutions, impact, and investment opportunities. The post Investor Forum: Connecting resilience innovators with investors appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [From rocky slopes to regenerative fiber: How HimGra® is building climate resilience in the Himalayas](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/from-rocky-slopes-to-regenerative-fiber-how-himgra-is-building-climate-resilience-in-the-himalayas/) _2026-06-15 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ Community-led innovation restores degraded land while strengthening rural livelihoods The post From rocky slopes to regenerative fiber: How HimGra® is building climate resilience in the Himalayas appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [USA: District court confirms HKIAC award, rejecting respondents’ defenses under Article V of the New York Convention and holding that a co-awardee’s absence does not bar confirmation](https://www.globalarbitrationnews.com/2026/06/11/usa-district-court-confirms-hkiac-award-rejecting-respondents-defenses-under-article-v-of-the-new-york-convention-and-holding-that-a-co-awardees-absence-does-not-bar-confirmation/) _2026-06-11 · David Zaslowsky and Tomas Tuszynski · Global Arbitration News_ Bronzelink Holdings Ltd. v. STM Atlantic N.V., No. 2:25‑cv‑06783‑JLS‑PVC (C.D. Cal. Feb. 9, 2026).\[1\] Factual Background Respondents Emil Youssefzadeh, Umar Javed, and STM Atlantic N.V. (collectively, “Respondents”) were individuals and \[...\] The post USA: District court confirms HKIAC award, rejecting respondents’ defenses under Article V of the New York Convention and holding that a co-awardee’s… ## [German Federal Court of Justice Confirms: International Treaties Prevail Over Political Tensions in Security for Costs](https://www.globalarbitrationnews.com/2026/06/10/german-federal-court-of-justice-affirms-international-treaties-trump-political-tensions-in-cases-for-security-of-costs/) _2026-06-10 · Maria Clara von Rundstedt and Franziska Reese · Global Arbitration News_ In January, we reported on the decision of the Higher Regional Court Cologne dated 17 February 2025 (Case No. 19 Sch 24/24) regarding the requirement for security deposit for costs \[...\] The post German Federal Court of Justice Confirms: International Treaties Prevail Over Political Tensions in Security for Costs appeared first on Global Arbitration News . ## [12 initiatives advancing climate resilience across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/12-initiatives-advancing-climate-resilience-across-the-hindu-kush-himalaya-region/) _2026-06-01 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ Accelerating climate resilience through locally rooted innovation The post 12 initiatives advancing climate resilience across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Hong Kong Court Upholds an HKIAC Award Issued under the Early Determination Procedure](https://www.globalarbitrationnews.com/2026/05/27/hong-kong-court-upholds-an-hkiac-award-issued-under-the-early-determination-procedure/) _2026-05-27 · James Ng · Global Arbitration News_ Parties sometimes prefer litigation to arbitration because court proceedings offer summary judgment, which can dispose of unmeritorious claims or defences at an early stage. In response, arbitral institutions such as \[...\] The post Hong Kong Court Upholds an HKIAC Award Issued under the Early Determination Procedure appeared first on Global Arbitration News . ## [The New Updated ICC Rules 2026](https://www.globalarbitrationnews.com/2026/05/26/the-new-updated-icc-rules-2026/) _2026-05-26 · Laura Lorge · Global Arbitration News_ The new ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 (“2026 Rules”) will enter into force on 1 June 2026. Five years after the last revision of the ICC Arbitration Rules 2021 (“2021 Rules”), \[...\] The post The New Updated ICC Rules 2026 appeared first on Global Arbitration News . ## [Finance in Flux: a new reading of the resilience and adaptation finance landscape](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/finance-in-flux-a-new-reading-of-the-resilience-and-adaptation-finance-landscape/) _2026-05-18 · Ida Gabrielsson · Global Resilience Partnership_ A new joint paper from the Global Resilience Partnership and RAKSHA Intelligence Futures, published as the Global Partnerships Conference opens in London, argues that the binding constraint on resilience and adaptation finance now sits in the gap between knowing and acting. The post Finance in Flux: a new reading of the resilience and adaptation finance landscape appeared first on Global… ## [The Year in Review: Key developments and emerging trends in Luxembourg](https://www.globalarbitrationnews.com/2026/05/11/2025-arbitration-annual-review-key-developments-and-emerging-trends-in-luxembourg/) _2026-05-11 · Annie Elfassi, Johann Bensimon and Sarah Ridgway · Global Arbitration News_ In 2025, Luxembourg saw major arbitration developments. The Luxembourg Arbitration Center (“LAC“) updated its rules effective 1 October 2025. Courts addressed issues including applicable law for arbitration agreements, asset freezes \[...\] The post The Year in Review: Key developments and emerging trends in Luxembourg appeared first on Global Arbitration News . ## [Call for proposals for innovations across the Global South now open](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/call-for-proposals-for-innovations-across-the-global-south-now-open/) _2026-04-30 · Ida Gabrielsson · Global Resilience Partnership_ We are launching an Innovation Challenge call to support bold, locally led solutions that strengthen resilience, protect ecosystems, and create sustainable opportunities for communities. The post Call for proposals for innovations across the Global South now open appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership . ## [Protecting shea trees: Securing women’s livelihoods](https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/protecting-shea-trees-securing-womens-livelihoods/) _2026-04-30 · Mumbi · Global Resilience Partnership_ Learn how protecting shea trees sustains livelihoods, strengthens rights, and empowers women The post Protecting shea trees: Securing women’s livelihoods appeared first on Global Resilience Partnership .