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WTO hosts advanced trade policy course for global participants

An advanced trade policy course is currently taking place at the World Trade Organization (WTO), aimed at enhancing participants' skills in WTO-related activities.


USAID-backed work-study program aims to boost hospitality sector jobs in Djibouti

Excellency Moustapha Mohamed Mahamoud, Minister of Education and Vocational Training, joined distinguished guests for the launch of the Work-Study Program for the Hospitality Sector.


Standard Chartered launches global campaign targeting affluent clients

Standard Chartered has launched a new global wealth campaign targeting affluent clients.


IMF concludes first Article IV consultation with Liechtenstein

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Kazuko Shirono conducted discussions with the Principality of Liechtenstein for the 2025 Article IV Consultation from January 7 to January 20.


World Bank supports expanded power transmission between Zambia and Tanzania

A World Bank-backed initiative, the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP), is set to provide Zambia with enhanced access to sustainable and affordable energy.


U.S. urges fair trials for detainees in El Salvador

The United States has expressed its appreciation for the collaboration with El Salvador during the Universal Periodic Review.


IMF team discusses fiscal reforms in Central African Republic

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Albert Touna Mama, visited Bangui from January 9 to 16, 2025.


German business founders' use of 'start-up' term examined

In Germany, a significant number of business founders describe their ventures as start-ups, with 27% of them using this term for their businesses.


J-1 visa requirements for summer work and travel program

University students interested in the Summer Work and Travel Exchange Program should start preparing their applications.


Fulbright TEA offers global educators professional development opportunities

The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, continues to offer opportunities for educators worldwide.


UN discusses Middle East ceasefire agreement mediated by US, Qatar, Egypt

Thank you, Mr. President, and I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing earlier.


U.S. reviews human rights situation in Italy at UN session

The United States has issued a statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Italy, held during its 48th session on January 20, 2025.


Blockchain lawyer on crypto UX: 'someone will bring this together in the right way at the right time and it will explode'

Florian Glatz, a blockchain lawyer, expressed that the potential for cryptocurrency user experience (UX) to achieve widespread success will be realized when the right approach converges at the right time.


BaFin announces another warning on unauthorized services by Morgans Finance

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a consumer warning concerning Morgans Finance, which is reportedly offering unauthorized banking and financial services through its website.


Experts collaborate against Russia's shadow fleet amid rising maritime risks

On January 10, 2025, a multilateral group of experts convened in Copenhagen, Denmark, to develop strategies to counter Russia's shadow fleet and its high-risk activities in the Baltic Sea.


U.S. criticizes Belarusian election under Lukashenka's repressive regime

The 2025 presidential election in Belarus is facing criticism from the United States due to the current repressive environment in the country.


EBA and ESMA announce findings on DeFi and crypto-asset risks in joint report

The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have released a joint report analyzing crypto-assets, decentralized finance (DeFi), and related activities for the European Union Commission's Markets in...


Registered VASPs removed from Spanish CNMV grey list

The Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) has announced the removal of registered Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), including Bit2Me, from its grey list.


Impact of U.S. tariffs and German elections on Europe's economic outlook

The tariffs proposed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on the European Union are anticipated to impact the eurozone's economic growth, according to RBC Global Asset Management Inc. Chief Economist Eric Lascelles.


IMF concludes Article IV consultation with The Bahamas

On January 13, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV consultation with The Bahamas.