News from March 2024
The Better Fish celebrates partnership anniversary with Fair Trade USA
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2024
At the Seafood Expo North America (SENA) 2024, Australis Aquaculture and Fair Trade USA hosted an event to underscore their partnership. The attendees were given the opportunity to learn about various Better Fish varieties, including Lemon Herb Butter Barramundi, Crispy Barramundi Fish Tenders, and Simply Skinless Barramundi Fillets in the Wavemaker’s Zone.
US hosts events at UN Commission on Status of Women focusing on gender equality
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2024
The 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is underway, running from March 11 to March 22, 2024.
Ambassador calls for action against sexual violence in Middle East
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2024
Thank you, Mr. President.
UN Security Council condemns violence in Haiti; supports multinational security mission
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2024
The United Nations Security Council has issued a press statement condemning the ongoing violence and human rights abuses in Haiti.
UN debates council's methods; highlights Albania's leadership, Japan's new role
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2024
Thank you, Mr. President.
Workshop on economic resilience planned for March in Bern
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2024
The Embassy of the United States and the Taipei Cultural and Economic Delegation to Switzerland are set to host a workshop under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework on March 13 in Bern.
U.S. Embassy seeks citizen liaison volunteers for assistance roles
By Globe Banner | Mar 10, 2024
The U.S. Embassy in Quito is seeking volunteers to serve as Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLVs), previously known as Wardens.
U.S. Embassy announces online auction for March 11, 2024
By Globe Banner | Mar 10, 2024
The U.S. Embassy is set to conduct an online auction starting on March 11, 2024.
South Africa joins World Trade Organization’s fisheries subsidy agreement
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
South Africa has become the latest addition to a growing list of World Trade Organization (WTO) members that have ratified the organization’s fisheries subsidies agreement. The ratification took place at the 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, held during the first week of this month. With South Africa's inclusion, the total number of WTO member countries that have agreed to the Agreement on Fisheries now stands at 71.
United Arab Emirates, NASA partner to expand human space exploration
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
Officials from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency, and the National Space Council convened to reinforce a partnership supporting NASA’s Gateway, the inaugural lunar space station. The UAE has fostered its own space program through collaboration with NASA, U.S. research institutions, and other stakeholders in the aeronautics industry.
Jun Okamura joins GA technologies Co.,Ltd.
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
Okamura assumed his new position on March 5, bringing with him a wealth of experience as an Artificial Intelligence engineer and data analyst. His previous employer remains undisclosed by GA Technologies.
Vistage Worldwide acquires TEC Australia and New Zealand
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
Vistage, a global peer advisory organization for CEOs and business owners, has recently acquired The Executive Connection (TEC). TEC offers programs for CEOs, small business owners, executives and team leaders. Vistage boasts over 45,000 members worldwide and has been facilitating peer advisory groups for company CEOs since its inception in 1957.
US condemns Russian airstrikes on Odesa; calls for withdrawal
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
Thank you, Mister President.
UN Security Council adopts UK-drafted resolution calling for ceasefire in Sudan
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution drafted by the United Kingdom, calling for a ceasefire in Sudan.
UN extends Sudan experts' mandate amid ongoing conflict
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
The United Nations Security Council has renewed the mandate of the Sudan Panel of Experts for another 12 months.
UN adopts resolutions on Ramadan ceasefire and expert panel in Sudan
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
The United Nations Security Council has adopted two resolutions addressing the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
U.S. Embassy honors Anna Maria Vella with Woman of Courage Award
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
As part of the U.S. Embassy's observance of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, U.S. Ambassador Constance Milstein honored Anna Maria Vella, MD, PhD, as the recipient of the 2024 Woman of Courage Award. Dr. Vella is recognized for...
Joint statement calls for women's inclusion in post-conflict recovery
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
Ambassador Elisabeth Millard, the Acting Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations, delivered a joint statement on behalf of the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
US highlights commitment to gender equality on International Women's Day
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2024
The United States government has reaffirmed its dedication to gender equality on International Women’s Day by supporting initiatives in Ecuador that promote inclusion and the empowerment of women.
CNOOC Limited disovers oil at Kaiping South oil field in South China Sea
By Globe Banner | Mar 7, 2024
The discovery of a significant oil field is set to add over 100 million tons of oil to existing reserves. The well, named KP18-1-1d, was drilled at a depth of 3,462 meters and subsequent tests indicated an average production rate of 7,680 barrels of crude per day, as well as .52 million cubic feet of natural gas.