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U.S. Prepares to Expand Travel Ban, Targets Over Thirty Countries
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a significant broadening of its travel restrictions, potentially barring entry from an additional 36 countries, according to a confidential memo from the US State Department. This memo,...
Thirty years of WTO accessions
World Trade Organization
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April 29, 2025
Since its establishment on 1 January 1995 to oversee the multilateral trade agreements negotiated by its 128 original members, the WTO has seen an ongoing expansion of its membership and continued interest from many economies seeking to join the...
Transparency remains a central focus at subsidies committee discussions
World Trade Organization
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April 29, 2025
The Chair referred to the most recent WTO Secretariat update, noting that 82 members have yet to submit their 2023 and 2021 subsidy notifications, and that 72 members have still not submitted their 2019 notifications. He reiterated his call for...
Move Digital CEO Kristof Schöffling Leads AI Revolution in 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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January 13, 2025
MAHE, SEYCHELLES, Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Move Digital founder and CEO Kristof Schöffling, Diplomat and Trade Commissioner of Vanuatu to Thailand, is setting a groundbreaking trajectory for 2025, focusing on delivering consumer-centric...
Microbix & ACPCC support efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 17, 2025
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario and MELBOURNE, Australia, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX: MBX, OTCQX: MBXBF, Microbix®), a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter, and the Australian Centre for the Prevention of...
Transparency and subsidy notification compliance spotlighted at committee meeting
World Trade Organization
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October 29, 2024
The Chair noted that despite calls for members to notify their subsidies, compliance with the subsidy notification obligation under the WTO's SCM Agreement remains concerningly low, affecting the Agreement's proper functioning. He highlighted that...
DR. JANET SMITH WARFIELD SELECTED FOR THE EMPOWERED WOMAN AWARD BY IAOTP
EIN Presswire
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April 12, 2025
Dr. Janet Smith Warfield honored member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Janet Smith Warfield was recently selected for The Empowered Woman Award...
Pacific Partnership 24-2
U.S. Navy
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July 19, 2024
The mission commenced on July 15, with U.S. and Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) service members conducting meet and greets and information exchanges with the Vanuatu medical staff at the Port Vila Central Hospital. Pacific Partnership 2024-2...
U.S. Navy Leads Multinational Team in Pacific Partnership Mission
U.S. Navy
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October 2, 2024
The Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) mission team worked alongside allies and partners to strengthen relationships and bolster host nation capacity to provide essential humanitarian services. The group also supported efforts to reduce the risk...
WTO Chairs Programme expands academic network to under-represented regions
World Trade Organization
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October 8, 2024
Following the addition of these five universities, the programme's network will comprise a total of 40 Chairs. This expansion is anticipated to strengthen the impact of regional and global initiatives within the network and to promote deeper...
Kristof Schöffling's Move Digital Leads Global Tech Transformation in 2025 with Breakthroughs in AI, Blockchain, and Robotics
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 26, 2025
MAHE, SEYCHELLES, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Move Digital Limited, led by tech entrepreneur and strategist Kristof Schöffling, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2025, solidifying its position as a global leader in artificial...
Kava Coalition Celebrates Court Decision Setting the Stage for Kava Legalization in Germany
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 13, 2024
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Kava Coalition, representing the interests of kava producers, advocates, scientists and consumers around the world, welcomes a landmark decision by the German court on 18 June 2024, removing...
The Largest Global Mission to Discover Ocean Life Reveals Over 800 Newly Discovered Marine Species
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 10, 2025
Over 800 new species discovered 800+ scientists from 400+ institutions collaborating globally 10 Expeditions and 8 Discovery Workshops completed with partners such as The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), and Schmidt...
20th Pacific Partnership Mission Prepares to Enhance Disaster Response Capabilities, Strengthen Ties in Indo-Pacific
U.S. Navy
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July 30, 2024
Comprised of 1,500 personnel from the U.S. and like-minded partner nations, the mission team will work to strengthen relationships, and bolster host nation capacity in order to provide humanitarian services, and support efforts to prepare and...
USNS City of Bismarck Arrives at the Port of Legazpi for Pacific Partnership 2024-2
U.S. Navy
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July 30, 2024
“It’s wonderful to return to the Philippines, where we look forward to training alongside the citizens of Legazpi’s medical and disaster relief personnel,” said Capt. Daniel J. Keeler, Pacific Partnership 24-2 mission commander. “Our nations share...
Speech by Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Senior Minister of State for National Development Sim Ann during the Committee of Supply Debate, 3 March 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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March 3, 2025
Navigating global environment amidst US-China rivalry 1 Madam Chair, in Mandarin please. 2 农历新年期间，我参加了多个团拜与社团活动。在这些活动场合上，大家经常会聊到时事。今年与世界局势相关的话题特别多，其中包括中美关系、欧州各国的政局变化、乌克兰和中东战情等。 [English Translation: During the Lunar New Year period, I attended...
Intégrer la circularité pour une gestion efficace des déchets dangereux dans le Pacifique
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 9, 2024
1er octobre 2024, Port Vila – Les déchets dangereux générés par les activités industrielles, la production d’énergie, le secteur des soins sanitaires, l’agriculture et le secteur des transports constituent un flux de déchets majeur dans le...
Incorporating circularity for effective management of hazardous waste in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 2, 2024
1 October 2024, Port Vila – Hazardous waste generated through industrial activities, energy production, healthcare, agriculture, and from the transport sector is a major waste stream in the Pacific. The challenges faced by the Pacific due to its...
Forest and Nature Reserves encroachment can lead Taveuni into a crisis
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 1, 2024
The development of Taveuni’s agriculture has increasingly been at odds with the need to protect and conserve its natural environment. As encroachment into the Taveuni Forest Reserve and Ravilevu Nature Reserve for agricultural production of dalo...
Effective management of disaster waste a key to disaster risk reduction and resilience
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 9, 2024
4 October 2024 – Port Vila, Vanuatu – There is one thing that is always a certainty when a disaster strikes, and that is increased waste will be created by the disaster. The Pacific region is identified to be the most prone to natural disasters...