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Palau strengthens Border Security and Health Measures with UN Support

A United Nations-led project is helping Palau improve its border security and health measures. Launched in November 2021, the three-year initiative is a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Organization for …

Senior Russian diplomat, UNCTAD chief discuss safety of navigation in Black Sea

MOSCOW, March 24. /TASS/. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin has held consultations in Moscow with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary General Rebeca Grynspan and UN experts, discussing the safety of navigation in the Black …

India’s trade momentum remains strong despite global challenges: Unctad

New Delhi: India’s trade performance remained strong in 2024, defying global economic uncertainties, with exports growing 6.3% for the calendar year, significantly outpacing global trade growth of 3.7%, according to the latest report by the United Nations …

It’s time for shipping to launch first global tax on a polluting sector

Ambassador Ali Mohamed is Kenya’s Special Envoy for Climate Change. Kenya is a frontline casualty of the climate crisis. Escalating temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and prolonged droughts are slashing food production, depleting water resources, and …

Strong trade momentum for India in December quarter: Unctad

JSF calls for national strategy to boost tech adoption, economic growth

AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) on Sunday underscored the urgent need to integrate advanced technology into production processes, calling for a comprehensive national strategy to drive technological adoption, enhance productivity, and strengthen …

African journalists need training programmes to combat illicit financial flows – Cris Chinaka

Former Reuter's staff member and Zimbabwean national, Cris Chinaka, has emphasised the importance of training African journalists to effectively address the issue of illicit financial flows (IFFs). In a recent initiative, Mr. Chinaka travelled to Ghana …

FIDIC hires new CEO

Photo courtesy FIDIC. The Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) has appointed Susanna Zammataro CEO. She will assume the role on May 1. “The board and I are delighted to have found an excellent candidate to be the next CEO of our …

How India’s share in global goods exports has remained lower than what it was at Independence

New Delhi: India’s latest trade data, released earlier this week, reinforces that the country’s share in global merchandise exports continues to remain below what it was at the time of Independence, nearly 80 years ago. Overall, India’s share in global …

Nahec gets K708m

The operationalisation of the long-awaited National Arts and Heritage Council (Nahec) is on course following the allocation of K708 million. Director of Arts in the Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture Humphrey Mpondamanga confirmed yesterday …

Morocco gains trade flexibility, boosting exports and growth

Morocco now has more room to adjust its trade policies without breaking international agreements, according to the latest Global Trade Update, March 2025 from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).  The report classifies Morocco …

World Bank, FG begin upgrade of 58 health centres in Nasarawa

3 mins ago The government of France is preparing to send a 20-page document containing a list of items residents of the country should prepare as part of a "survival kit" to all households. Sky News reported that the items suggested in the …

UN warns of debt crisis as Nigeria's debt nears ₦155tr by 2025

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has said that countries, especially developing countries, are suffocating under debt burdens. It said that in 2023, developing countries’ external debt hit a record $11.4 trillion, or 99 per …

Economic relations with China could open up space for manoeuvre

Mar 25, 2025 07:15 IST First published on: Mar 25, 2025 at 07:15 IST Over the past few years, FDI flows to developing economies have been slowing down. In 2023, they fell by 6 per cent, and in 2024 by 2 per cent as per the Global Investment Trends Monitor …

Assistant US trade rep to arrive today for talks on tariffs

A US team led by assistant trade representative Brendan Lynch will arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday for trade discussions with Indian counterparts a little more than a week before President Donald Trump’s April 2 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs. …

The economy of the new Uzbekistan: starting conditions and deepening of market transformations

This process took place in the context of complex political, socio-economic transformations. In the course of the transformative reforms, many problems and difficulties arose that identified serious challenges of the time. According to democratic …

Liquid asset: Rethinking water use in global manufacturing powerhouses

Projects are demonstrating early potential for water-intensive sectors to transition to eco-friendly production while sustaining trade-driven growth. World Water Day, marked annually on 22 March, celebrates the precious resource crucial to public health, …

EIN Presswire Welcomes New General Manager to Lead Global Operations

Petra Megan to spearhead strategic initiatives, operations, and team development to drive continued growth WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire, a division of Newsmatics and a leading online news and …

Gaza: The Abominable Desolation

Since October 2023, Israel has been carrying out ever-increasing violations of international law during its military operations in Gaza. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Abomination of the Desolation of Gaza …

Kouga Local Municipality launches SA’s first drone emergency response programme

Kouga Local Municipality has officially launched the continent’s first Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programme KOUGA, SOUTH AFRICA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a trailblazing leap toward enhancing public safety and disaster …

Foreign Aid Bridge Fund Donations Surpass $1 Million

Emergency Funding Fuels Life-Saving Relief for Frontline Organizations Amid Rising Global Crises WASHINGTON, RI, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Foreign Aid Bridge Fund has surpassed $1 million in donations just over a …

Announcing Season 7 of ERG PowerTalk, the Half-Million Dollar Free Leadership Series For ERG/BRG Leaders Worldwide

This season, learn all the skills, tactics, and strategies needed to drive impact, prove business value, and successfully navigate the DEI backlash. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated …

More Than 115 Organizations Join Nobel, World Food Prize Laureates’ Call for Agricultural ‘Moonshot’ to Eliminate Hunger

Research institutes, companies and nonprofits endorsed the plea of Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates for urgent action to avoid a looming hunger crisis. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 115 …

A' Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize Package for 2024

Global Design Competition Reveals Prestigious Recognition Package Celebrating Excellence in Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design COMO, CO, ITALY, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Human-Centered, Inclusive, and …

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA: Empowering young children with autism through individualized therapy. LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaim Autism is thrilled to …

Todd J. Stein Petitioning Success Fuels a Vision New York’s Lenox Hill

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Petition season has been an exciting time for Todd J. Stein’s campaign for District Leader AD75, Part A. Having met with many constituents, Stein shared, “I’ve loved meeting …

Chasin A Dream Foundation’s Annual Gala Raises Over $550,000 for Local Children Battling Life-Threatening Illnesses

The Jupiter based foundation's annual gala was an unforgettable evening of generosity and impact, breaking a record with $550,000 raised. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chasin A Dream Foundation’s annual …

Kyle Lucks’ Original Jack Nicklaus Portrait Sells at Auction to Benefit Chasin A Dream Foundation

The painting depicts Jack Nicklaus at the iconic 17th hole at Pebble Beach, and was signed by the golfer personally for the foundation's gala. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An original painting by sports artist …

Oxfam: Humanitarian operations in Gaza severely hampered; famine risks increasing

Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam’s OPT Policy Lead, said:  “During the 42-day ceasefire families in Gaza could finally fall asleep knowing their loved ones would still be beside them when they woke up. Even though aid that entered was not enough—far from enough—it …

ABBA Bail Bonds Provides Specialized Support for Domestic Violence Cases

ABBA Bail Bonds provides fast bail, a safe space, and life coaching for those facing domestic violence cases. Call (877) 330-5557 or visit abbabailbonds.com. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ABBA Bail Bonds, a …

Scribe Video Center Presents Power Politics Listen-Ins: A Journey Through Black and Puerto Rican Political Thought

Register Today for this Community Listening and Discussion Series in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video Center, in partnership with the Free …

High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Residents of Westport …

Cambridge Online Tutors is Leading the Way in Effective Online Tutoring for Student Success

ST. NEOTS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The demand for online tutoring in the UK continues to grow as families seek flexible, effective ways to support education. Recent research underscores the value of …

Chris Chakford on Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate as Keys to Portfolio Diversification

Chris Chakford on Alternative Investments: Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate as Keys to Portfolio Diversification DORAL, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alternative investments have long been a focal point …

New Booklet Unveils a Legal Model for Recognizing Sri Lanka’s Tamil Genocide, Urges Global Action for Justice

The booklet situates the 2009 genocide within a broader pattern of post-1948 and includes policies like 1956 Sinhala Only Act, pogroms such as Black July 1983 RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A ground-truth-based …

Jewish War Veterans Urge Department of Defense to Restore Holocaust Related Pages Amid Content Removal Concerns

DC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 24, 2025, the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) National Commander Gary I. Ginsburg wrote to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to express concern about the Department of Defense’ …

His House Children’s Home to Plant 1,500 Pinwheels to Raise Awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

A sea of 1,500 blue pinwheels will be planted in recognition of the children living at His House Children’s Home, symbolizing hope and resilience MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of National Child …