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WHO cautions of increase of chikungunya disease
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned on Tuesday that without swift measures, the world could face a repeat of the 2005 chikungunya outbreak. Diana Rojas Alvarez, WHO’s arbovirus team lead, revealed that the mosquito-borne virus...
Somali president proposes deal to US
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States may be preparing to expand its military presence in the Horn of Africa after Somalia’s federal government offered control of key infrastructure in two breakaway regions. In a letter leaked in March 2025, Somali President...
Members stress importance of boosting LDCs’ participation in agricultural supply chains
World Trade Organization
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March 27, 2025
LDCs' participation in agricultural supply chains The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) outlined its current work in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea and Senegal aimed at improving LDCs' agricultural export...
DG Okonjo-Iweala meets Ethiopia’s PM, Steering Committee to accelerate WTO accession
World Trade Organization
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February 16, 2025
During her stay in the Ethiopian capital, DG Okonjo-Iweala met with a number of African Heads of State and Government and engaged on WTO matters. DG Okonjo-Iweala and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali exchanged views on Ethiopia’s ambitious economic...
WHO cautions against increase of chikungunya illness
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned on Tuesday that without swift measures, the world risks facing a resurgence similar to the 2005 chikungunya outbreak. “Although chikungunya is not widely recognized, it is currently present...
MEDITERRANEAN: New data reveals large number of deaths in 2024 ― Controversy surrounding recent shipwreck and pushbacks continues in Cyprus ― Two key rulings in favour of people seeking asylum in Greece ― New plans for Italy’s detention centres in Alba…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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March 27, 2025
International Organization for Migration (IOM) data reveals that 2,452 people lost their lives in the Mediterranean in 2024 The Cypriot government has refused to investigate recent pushbacks despite a journalist’s offer to present key evidence....
Howgate Publishing Celebrates a Decade of Impactful, Practical, and Contemporary Military Books
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 6, 2025
Portsmouth, United Kingdom, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, Howgate Publishing celebrates its 10th anniversary. The boutique military publisher has become internationally known for producing some of the most relevant, practical, and...
WHO Cautions Chikungunya Spread Threatens Billions
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning Tuesday, cautioning that the world may be on the brink of reliving the devastating 2005 chikungunya epidemic unless swift containment measures are taken. "Chikungunya is not a...
Ethiopian authorities detain dozens of suspected IS
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopian authorities have apprehended dozens of individuals believed to be linked to the Islamic State (IS), who were allegedly planning coordinated attacks across the country, according to reports citing the National Intelligence and...
Ethiopia Arrests Suspected IS Militants
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopian authorities have detained numerous individuals believed to be members of the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS), who are suspected of planning assaults across the nation, as reported by a state-run broadcaster on Tuesday. The...
Ethiopia detains dozens of suspected IS militants
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopian authorities have detained dozens of suspected Islamic State (IS) militants accused of planning attacks across the country, according to a report by state broadcaster Fana, citing the National Intelligence and Security Service...
Hearing Wrap Up: America-First Foreign Aid Protects U.S. Interests at Home and Abroad
House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Washington D.C.
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March 1, 2025
WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held a hearing today titled “America Last: How Foreign Aid Undermined U.S. Interests Around the World” to expose egregious foreign aid spending, review proposed reforms, and...
DOGE Subcommittee Chairwoman Greene Opens Hearing by Exposing the “Dark Truth” About USAID’s Mission to Undermine U.S. Interests
House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Washington D.C.
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February 27, 2025
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene delivered an opening statement at today’s hearing titled “America Last: How Foreign Aid Undermined U.S. Interests Around the World.” She began...
Training course on market access for governments acceding to WTO concludes in Geneva
World Trade Organization
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October 11, 2024
The governments represented were Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Bhutan, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Participants were given guidance on how to prepare initial goods offers, consolidate bilateral market access agreements and...
Global Gum Arabic Market Poised for Remarkable Growth, projected to Reach USD 2.2 Billion by 2035 | Future Market Insights, Inc.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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January 30, 2025
NEWARK, Del, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Gum Arabic Market is set to witness substantial growth, driven by the increasing demand for natural ingredients across industries. In 2025, the market is anticipated to be valued at USD 1.1...
Breakaway zone in Africa refuses main port proposal to US
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Somaliland has firmly rejected Somalia’s attempt to grant the US exclusive control over key ports and airbases in the breakaway region, particularly in the coastal city of Berbera. Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia...
TravelingWiki Films w Los Angeles Kings While @ LALive (ESPN, Delta Airlines, Marriott, NBCUniversal, BlueCross & More)
EIN Presswire
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April 17, 2025
TravelingWiki Enters Draft w Free Resources - English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Twi, Vietnamese & Russian LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- To commemorate...
WTO members review 30 years of trade development in least-developed countries
World Trade Organization
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November 11, 2024
The event was opened by Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, Minister of Trade and Tourism of Djibouti, the coordinator of the WTO's LDC Group. The other high-level speakers were Sok Sopheak, Cambodia's Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, Li Fei,...
MEDITERRANEAN: Council of Europe calls for ‘immediate admission’ of people stranded in Cyprus buffer zone ― Italy to resume transfers to migration centres in Albania despite ongoing legal issues ― Court in Greece acquits asylum seeking minor of people …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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November 7, 2024
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Cyprus to allow the people who are currently stuck in the buffer zone to seek asylum in the country. Italy is planning to resume the transfer of people rescued in international waters...
BOSS Revolution Announces Savings Pass – A Monthly Membership Plan
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 3, 2025
Savings Pass, along with BOSS Unlimited and Bundles of Minutes monthly calling plans, offer spectacular savings no matter where you call or how long you talk NEWARK, NJ, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOSS Revolution, the popular provider of...