Press Releases

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Sanctions Target Iran’s Remaining Illicit Fleet and its Global Support Network WASHINGTON—Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is targeting the remnants of Iran’s shadow fleet: the aging network of...

World Trade Organization

Trade in urea and phosphate fertilizers has been severely disrupted by the conflict in the Persian Gulf, according to data analysed by the WTO Secretariat.

EIN Presswire

The festival takes place under the theme of Wilding 28 - 30 October 2026, featuring over 200 interactive sessions, art installations, and experiences.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Initiates Operation Economic Outcast WASHINGTON—Today, at President Trump’s direction, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has begun Operation Economic Outcast: an unprecedented, whole-of-government, economic campaign against the Islamic Republic...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Saturday that American forces disabled a Gambia-flagged commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly attempted to sail toward an Iranian port.

World Trade Organization

Preshipment inspection refers to the practice by governments of employing specialized private companies to check shipment details - essentially price, quantity and quality - of imported goods.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host the DC CEO Impact NOW Awards Sept. 10 at the National Museum of African American History & Culture.

World Trade Organization

Aid for Trade At the Aid-for-Trade session of the Committee on Trade and Development held on 20 April, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported that Aid-for-Trade disbursements increased by 2 per cent from 2023 to...

EIN Presswire

Petition filed at the African Commission calls for a new global framework to assess climate, environmental, and corporate harm BANJUL, BANJUL, GAMBIA, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An Africa-led coalition anchored by the Fair Start...

Office of the Brooklyn Borough President - New York

Meet the 5 Emerging Designers Who Will Take Over Brooklyn Borough Hall BROOKLYN, NY (August 24, 2026) – Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Brooklyn Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane, the creative force behind cultural brand KidSuper, today...

World Trade Organization

These conditions include predictable and sound legal frameworks, access to finance, absorptive capacity, coordination across ministries, and engagement with the private sector.

World Trade Organization

EIF Phase Three is a new six-year phase of the partnership dedicated to support LDCs leverage trade and investment for inclusive, resilient and sustainable development.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A cargo vessel traveling toward Iran was struck by a US military aircraft in the Gulf of Oman as part of Washington's enforcement of maritime restrictions against Tehran, according to official statements.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

ATLANTA, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Biomedical, a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing needle-free vaccines and therapeutics, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Holmberg as Chief Financial Officer as part of the...

World Trade Organization

Kadra Ahmed Hassan, Djibouti's Ambassador and Chair of the EIF Executive Board, said: "The EIF's Phase Three is being launched at a pivotal moment for LDCs and countries that have recently graduated from LDC status.

EIN Presswire

The Africa-International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC) unveils two major international tourism events to strengthen Africa's position in global tourism COTONOU, BENIN, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Africa-International Tourism...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Awa Dabo of Gambia as the new Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, the UN confirmed Monday in an official statement.

UN Environmental Program

The Global Environment Facility has committed US$78 million to restore degraded land and create livelihoods across nine Sahel countries along Africa’s Great Green Wall. The programme will restore over 270,000 hectares of degraded land, and support...

World Trade Organization

In wrapping up the meeting, DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala thanked members for their efforts throughout the year. "You've worked hard, and in spite of the long meetings we had and sometimes very pointed discussions, I have the feeling that we are getting...

EIN Presswire

Helping Hands Academy is now a non-profit!