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23 Aug

How Blockchain Is Reshaping the Travel and Tourism Industry

Sofia Santos0 CommentsWorldBlock chain, Tourism, Travel

Tourism has become increasingly interactive with the advent of the Internet, allowing travelers to easily search for and create their own trips without the need for a traditional travel agency. This has greatly improved the overall tourism experience. But now, blockchain technology is poised to revolutionize the travel industry, fundamentally altering the travel customer journey. Over the past decade, several tech powerhouses have radically reshaped how we experience accommodation, transportation and tourism experiences. Those have sparked a revolution by prioritizing cutting-edge app development and assembling top-tier tech talent. These companies have proven that technology isn’t just a tool but a…

23 Aug

Japan: SteelWatch Criticizes Nippon Steel’s $1.08 Billion Investment in Australian Coal Mine

Reporter0 CommentsWorldSteel

International climate organization SteelWatch has condemned Nippon Steel and JFE Steel's joint investment of USD $1.08 billion in Whitehaven Coal’s Blackwater coal mine in Australia, calling it a significant setback for global climate efforts. The investment has drawn sharp criticism from environmental advocates, particularly in light of Nippon Steel's stated goal of becoming a zero-emissions steel company by 2050. "Nippon Steel wants us to believe that it will be a zero-emissions steel company by 2050, but it is relying on unworkable technology and expanding its use of coal, claiming it needs 'high-quality coal,'" said Toko Tomita, SteelWatch's Campaigns Director. "Choosing…

21 Aug

Comoros Set to Become WTO’s Newest Member as 30-Day Countdown Begins

Reporter0 CommentsWorldAfrica, Comoros, World Trade Organisation (WTO)

The 30-day countdown to Comoros's membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) officially commenced on July 22, 2024, following a significant milestone in the island nation’s economic integration. Ambassador Sultan Chouzour of Comoros handed over the country’s instrument of acceptance for the Protocol of Accession to WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during a meeting of the General Council, signaling the final step towards full membership. During the same event, Comoros also submitted its instrument of acceptance for the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, increasing the total number of acceptances of the Agreement to 82. This dual submission underscores Comoros's commitment to…

15 Aug

WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern

Reporter0 CommentsWorldMpox, WHO

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR). Dr Tedros’s declaration came on the advice of an IHR Emergency Committee of independent experts who met earlier in the day to review data presented by experts from WHO and affected countries. The Committee informed the Director-General that it considers the upsurge of mpox to be a PHEIC, with potential to spread further across countries…

12 Aug

Nordic Foreign Ministers to Visit Nigeria and Ghana for High-Level Talks

Reporter0 CommentsWorldGhana, Nigeria, Sweden, Tobias Billström

Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tobias Billström, alongside other Nordic foreign ministers, is set to visit Nigeria and Ghana as part of Sweden's Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers (N5). This informal cooperation format focuses on foreign and security policy among the Nordic countries. During the visit, the ministers will engage in discussions on global security, multilateral cooperation, and ways to boost trade and investment between the Nordic countries and West Africa. Minister Billström emphasized the significance of the trip, noting the historical and cultural ties between the Nordic nations and their shared commitment to foreign and security policy.…

30 Jul

Venezuelan Security Forces Clash with Protesters Following Disputed Election Result

Reporter0 CommentsWorldVenezuela

Security forces in Venezuela fired tear gas and rubber bullets at thousands of protesters in Caracas on Monday evening, following a disputed election result. The protests erupted after President Nicolás Maduro declared victory in Sunday's election, a claim the opposition vehemently disputes. Protesters, many of whom traveled from slums in the mountains surrounding the capital, marched towards the presidential palace. The opposition asserts that their candidate, Edmundo González, won convincingly with 73.2% of the vote, challenging Maduro's declaration as fraudulent. Opinion polls prior to the election had indicated a clear victory for González, who had united opposition parties in an…

21 Jul

UAE To Support Peace Process in Sudan

admin0 CommentsWorldGeneral Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, South Sudan, UAE

AUE Leader His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a significant phone call today with Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan. The discussion centered on enhancing bilateral relations and addressing the ongoing crisis in Sudan. During the call, Sheikh Mohamed and General Al-Burhan explored ways to strengthen ties between the UAE and Sudan and discussed the current situation in Sudan. Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting Sudan through its challenges, emphasizing the country's dedication to aiding in the stabilization and development of Sudan. “The UAE is…

21 Jul

Bangladesh Imposes Nationwide Curfew Amid Deadly Protests Over Quota System

admin0 CommentsWorldBangladesh

Bangladesh government has declared a nationwide curfew and deployed the army to quell intense protests that have resulted in the deaths of at least 67 people. The protests, which erupted over the weekend, were sparked by students demanding the abolition of a controversial quota system that reserves a significant portion of public sector jobs for the relatives of veterans of the country's 1971 Liberation War. The unrest began with peaceful demonstrations but has rapidly intensified. The UN has condemned the violent crackdown on protesters as "shocking and unacceptable." According to a spokesperson for the Bangladesh police, approximately 300 officers were…

10 Jul

South Sudan’s president inaugurates Chinese-built central bank headquarters

Xinhua0 CommentsWorldChina, South Sudan

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir on Monday inaugurated the new headquarters of the Bank of South Sudan built by a Chinese firm as part of the country's Independence Day celebration on July 9. The 12-storey building, constructed by China's Shandong Hi-Speed Group Co (SDHS), is an iconic gift to the people of South Sudan, Kiir said. Kiir also urged officials and citizens to focus on improving economic growth and promoting peace and social harmony in the country. Also attending the ceremony was Ma Qiang, Chinese ambassador to South Sudan. "As a good friend and good partner, China affirms its support…

09 Jul

Egypt Urged to Lift Travel Bans on Two Prominent Human Rights Lawyers

admin0 CommentsWorldAmnesty International, Egypt, Hoda Abdelwahab, Nasser Amin

Amnesty International has called on Egyptian authorities to immediately lift travel bans imposed on prominent human rights lawyers Nasser Amin and Hoda Abdelwahab. Despite the closure of the long-standing "foreign funding" case, Case 173/2011, which involved multiple NGOs, the travel restrictions on Amin and Abdelwahab, co-founders of the Arab Centre for Independence of Judiciary and Legal Profession (ACIJLP), remain in place. On 20 March 2024, after 13 years of investigations, the authorities announced the end of Case 173/2011, which had implicated at least seven organizations and 11 NGO workers, with travel bans imposed on 31 human rights defenders and NGO…