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Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

World Renowned Futurist and AI Expert Zoltan Istvan Announces He's Running for California Governor as a Democrat

Zoltan says AI is the greatest existential & economic threat ever faced. He aims to give every Californian a Basic Income and every household a humanoid robot. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Zoltan...

Asia-Pacific Leaders Rally to Eradicate Malaria

(MENAFN) Urging a united front and immediate action, nations and territories across the Asia-Pacific convened at the 9th Asia Pacific Leaders’ Summit on Malaria Elimination this week, sounding the alarm on growing challenges to malaria eradication...

EU possibly to cancel visa-free travel for Israelis

(MENAFN) The European Union may suspend Israel’s visa-free access to the Schengen zone under newly revised rules approved by EU lawmakers, Euronews reported on Wednesday. The development comes in the wake of Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran,...

Samoa Legally Protects 30% and Sustainably Manages 100% of its Ocean

Samoa becomes one of the first Pacific nations to legally protect 30% of its ocean, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. APIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt...

U.S. Prepares to Expand Travel Ban, Targets Over Thirty Countries

(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,...

Move Digital CEO Kristof Schöffling Leads AI Revolution in 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...

ADB Appoints Emma Veve as Director General for Pacific

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (3 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Emma Veve as Director General of its Pacific Department (PARD), where she will be responsible for the department’s vision and strategy in the subregion....

Transparency and subsidy notification compliance spotlighted at committee meeting

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...

WTO Chairs Programme expands academic network to under-represented regions

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...

Microbix & ACPCC support efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific

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...

Axi Recognised With ‘Best Workplace 2025’ Award by Xref Engage

SYDNEY, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi announced that it has been recognised with the Best Workplace 2025 award by Xref Engage. The latest award builds on the broker’s previous recognition by Voice Project,...

The Largest Global Mission to Discover Ocean Life Reveals Over 800 Newly Discovered Marine Species

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...

Changer le discours – des experts discutent de la manière dont la circularité peut améliorer la gestion des déchets dans le Pacifique

30 septembre 2024, Port Vila – Des acteurs de la gestion des déchets et des experts en recyclage de toute la région se sont réunis cette semaine à Port Vila, au Vanuatu, où est organisé un atelier sur l'économie circulaire qui se concentrera sur...

EV EDUCATION LAUNCHED IN TOP VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN SAMOA, ALONG WITH NEW DECARBONIZATION PLANS

[PRESS RELEASE 08 April 2025] – A significant educational milestone has been reached, with the opening of electric vehicles (EV) automotive workshops in three vocational institutions in Samoa, namely the National University of Samoa, Don Bosco...

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

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...

ALLATRA took part in the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16)

ALLATRA took part in the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Colombia and presented analytical data on the causes of climate change and global solutions CALI, COLOMBIA, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 16th meeting of the Conference...

Une gestion efficace des déchets issus de catastrophe : un élément clé pour la réduction des risques de catastrophe et la résilience

4 octobre 2024 – Port Vila, Vanuatu – Une chose est sûre lorsqu’une catastrophe survient, elle entraîne systématiquement une augmentation des déchets. La région du Pacifique est considérée comme la plus exposée aux catastrophes naturelles et aux...

Changing the narrative – experts discuss how circularity can improve waste management in the Pacific

1 October 2024, Port Vila – Waste management and recycling experts from around the region have gathered in Port Vila, Vanuatu this week to convene the Circular Economy workshop which will focus on changing the narrative on how the region...

Effective management of disaster waste a key to disaster risk reduction and resilience

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...