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- 1Companies reminded of human rights duties amid Palestine ceasefire debate●« … reminder to companies that they have human rights responsibilities, and are expected to conduct due diligence to ens
A reminder is circulating that companies carry human rights responsibilities and must conduct due diligence to avoid becoming involved in human rights violations or abuses. The message is being shared in discussions around Palestine and the ceasefire, with commenters framing corporate obligations under international human rights standards as directly relevant to businesses operating in or profiting from the conflict.
- 2ISO and UNDP launch first global standard for SDG action▼ISO and UNDP launch world’s first International Standard to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals
The International Organization for Standardization and the United Nations Development Programme have launched the world's first International Standard designed to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals. The move aims to give governments, businesses and organisations a common framework for measuring and accelerating their contributions to the 2030 Agenda.
- 3Microsoft to end Internet Explorer mode support in Edge▼Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in Edge
Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser, retiring the feature that let businesses run legacy websites built for the old Internet Explorer engine. The move pushes organisations to migrate outdated internal sites to modern web standards. Coverage so far, including from Mashable, notes the change will mainly affect enterprises that still depend on aging web applications.
- 4India housing sales flat at ₹3.6 lakh crore in first half of 2026▼India's housing market hits plateau: Sales flat at ₹3.6 lakh cr in H1 2026
India's residential real estate market has stalled, with housing sales in the first half of 2026 remaining flat at ₹3.6 lakh crore, according to Business Standard. The figures suggest the sector, after years of post-pandemic growth, has reached a plateau, raising questions among analysts about affordability, buyer demand and whether developers can sustain momentum in the second half of the year.
- 5Federal marijuana rescheduling set to reshape medical cannabis businesses●Federal rescheduling to impact taxes, operations of medical marijuana businesses
Medical marijuana businesses are bracing for major changes as the federal government moves to reschedule cannabis. The shift would alter how these companies are taxed, easing the current burden that bars standard business deductions, and could change day-to-day operations across the industry. Operators and analysts are watching closely to gauge how tax rules, banking access and compliance requirements will be affected.
- 6Following Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail from forest to market●From forest to market: Following Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail
An investigative report traces how wildlife trafficked from Chattogram's forests moves through supply chains to markets, documenting the routes and trade that threaten the region's biodiversity. Published by The Business Standard, the piece follows the trail from capture to sale, shining a light on the networks behind Bangladesh's illegal wildlife trade and the enforcement challenges that allow it to persist.
- 7Inventiva Reports Unaudited First-Half 2026 Results and Corporate Update●Inventiva Reports Unaudited 2026 First-Half Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
French biopharmaceutical company Inventiva has published unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026, alongside a corporate update on its business. The company, known for developing treatments for metabolic diseases such as NASH, released the figures through standard financial news channels. Details on revenue, cash position and pipeline progress were included in the announcement.