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Crypto payments platform introduces a solution to scalability concerns with the help from co-inventor of blockchain
Since the release of the Bitcoin white paper exactly 13 years ago, blockchain technology has revolutionized several industries with multiple use cases, including facilitating money transfers, automated legal contracts, and providing traceability to the supply chain. And a blockchain project advised by the co-inventor of blockchain technology, Dr. Scott Stornetta, has decided to launch their …
Brazilian investment bank deploys cryptocurrency trading app
The cryptocurrency industry continues to grow as many financial players join together to utilize its ever-changing opportunities. Many central banks around the world are considering launching digital coins on behalf of CBDCs. Many financial institutions, especially in the investment markets, are taking the initiative to support the industry. In the latest news, a Brazilian investment …
Olofsson’s hard work led to high team production
Victor Olofsson noticed he was being defended by Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras when he made the aggressive move that led to Rasmus AsplundThursday’s winning goal in overtime. Olofsson attacked Zegras in the lunge, pushing his way through the sophomore cross before returning the puck through the crease to Asplund. “I know that as a …
Cryptocurrency – The not so Cryptic Invisible Money!
Were you too overwhelmed with the bombardment of aggressive cryptocurrency advertising featuring popular Bollywood actors Ayushman Khurana and Ranvir Singh during the Indo-Pak T 20 Match recently? Ever wondered what Cryptocurrency is? Well, this article will simply enlighten you about the latest digital currency fad – Cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is here for everyone to use and …
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Ethiopia’s textile industry at risk if US suspends Tigray War trade deal
Duty-free status for the US market is a boon for the Ethiopian economy Suspension would harm livelihoods and national prosperity Washington unhappy with abuse and hunger caused by war in the north ADDIS ABABA, October 28 (Reuters) – At an overcrowded factory in Addis Ababa, Finoteselam Nigussie’s needle plunges into the vaporous white fabric she …
Glencore Reaffirms Production Guidelines As Coal Production Recovers – Product Commentary
By Jaime Llinares Taboada Glencore PLC on Friday raised forecasts for its marketing division and reaffirmed expectations for the mining sector. Here’s what the commodities giant had to say: About mining: “The asset base has performed largely according to our expectations and our production forecast for the entire year remains unchanged. In particular, as energy …
Data set reveals effects of land dispossession and forced migration on indigenous peoples of North America – Eurasia Review
The legacy of land dispossession and forced migration of Indigenous peoples in North America – and the dismal results – are highlighted in a new data set that compares historic tribal lands to current tribal lands. The authors of the study “relied on sources of information known for many years but which had not been …
Can the transfer be cancelled?
Making a bank transfer is one of the most common procedures we do when dealing with any payment and it can be done in different ways, from going to the office where we have the account to electronic banking. Although, be careful, making a mistake when referring to the amount or recipient is not so …
Local business industries suffer since pandemic, strive to recruit younger population
The average age of commercial workers is getting older every year. Add to that the recent recession and the wave of retirements, and like many other industries, construction is in crisis. “We were seeing some of these issues before COVID even happened,” said Rick Myhre, president of Construct Tomorrow. Business ventures focus on educating students …
Raleigh Inceptor Bio Start-Up Acquires Florida Production Plant
RALEIGH – Inceptor Bio continues to rapidly advance its oncology product portfolio, acquiring a production facility in Florida. A team of on-site employees will also be part of the Inceptor Bio team. Financial terms of the agreement for the acquisition of the 29,000 square feet GMP [good manufacturing practice] Arranta Bio plant have not been …
Caravan of hundreds of migrants heads north through Mexico
By José Torres and Lizbeth Diaz HUIXTLA, Mexico (Reuters) – Hundreds of migrants from Central America and the Caribbean crossed through Mexico on Wednesday, the latest in a series of caravans that have sought to reach the U.S. border in recent months. The United States has seen record levels of migration this year, with Customs …
Booming e-banking – BR Research
Concentration of digital payments is improving in the banking system. In the first full fiscal year after the pandemic started, cash-light banking sector payment channels have shown immense growth. As per the latest SBP data for the year ended June 30, 2021, the four prominent alternate delivery channels (ADCs) for banking payments – ATMs, point-of-sale …
Export credit agencies have stepped up during the pandemic
This article is an onsite version of our Trade Secrets newsletter. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly to your inbox from Monday to Thursday Hello from Budapest. We are fortunate enough to write these words from one of the city’s finest hotels, located right next to the Danube. Looking out the window, we …
Iran’s petrochemical production increases 8% in first half of 2021
Iran’s petrochemical production increased 8% in the first half of the current Iranian year compared to the same period a year earlier, according to Jalal Mir-Hashemi, director of production control at National Petrochemical Company (NPC). Six-month petrochemical production was 32.8 million tonnes and the factories were operating at good capacity. Given the country’s needs for …
Climate migration doesn’t have to be a crisis
“The 360†shows you various perspectives on the main stories and debates of the day. What is happening The Biden administration released a report on Wednesday that predicted that climate change will force “tens of millions†of people around the world to be displaced over the next decades. The report echoes findings from a number …
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Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, launches digital currency eNaira
Issued on: 25/10/2021 – 17:32 Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari launched the country’s new digital eNaira currency on Monday as Africa’s largest economy looked to tap into the growing popularity of virtual money and cryptocurrencies. With the eNaira, Nigeria becomes the first in sub-Saharan Africa to fully launch a digital currency and joins China and a …
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Standardization of travel rules is key to turnaround Latin American airlines
BOGOTA, October 24 (Reuters) – Obtaining standardized rules for international travelers amid the coronavirus pandemic is the biggest hurdle for Latin American airlines as their recovery threatened by lack of consensus among authorities sanitary ware, industry executives said on Sunday. Passengers face constant delays and restrictions when traveling between countries due to different entry requirements …
Balloon fertilizer prices and cost of production considerations are increasingly under scrutiny • Farm Policy News
Bloomberg writers Kim Chipman and Elizabeth Elkin reported late last week that “Soaring fertilizer prices could lead to Falling US Corn Profits about A quarter next year, potentially motivating farmers to gap millions of acres less expensive soy. “Fertilizer Price Shock Threatens to Squeeze Corn Profits in the United States,” by Kim Chipman and Elizabeth …
Mexico: Thousands of migrants leave the southern city | New
The migrants walked along a highway leading west and north to the US border, before stopping to rest for the night. More than 2,000 migrants and asylum seekers, mostly Central Americans, began to emerge from a city in southern Mexico on Saturday where they were essentially trapped. The migrants walked along a highway leading west …
How fake credit alerts from fraudulent customers plunge PoS operators, others into bad debts
Published 24 October 2021 TOPE OMOGBOLAGUN writes about how criminally-minded customers use fake credit alerts to pay for goods, thereby making sellers to incur losses A Point of Sale attendant, Tomiwa Arobatele, has yet to come to terms with the fate that befell her after falling victim to criminally-minded customers. The lady said she recently …
Climate crisis: Temperature changes could halt whiskey production in Scotland by 2080, report warns
Temperature changes caused by global warming could limit or halt whiskey production at some Scottish distilleries over the next 60 years, a report has warned. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have found that the looming heat and drought caused by the climate crisis could have a dramatic impact on the three ingredients (water, barley …
EU condemns the use of migration as a tool of pressure
The European Council, in its conclusions, called on Turkey not to discriminate against Cyprus in the implementation of the 2016 agreement with the European Union to control migratory flows. The Council denounced Belarus for its “hybrid attack” against other Member States by trying to encourage migrants to settle there, but, by condemning such practices in …
US counterintelligence officials warn of threats from China, Russia to emerging technology
The National Counterintelligence and Security Center on Friday said it is prioritizing industry outreach efforts in U.S. technology sectors where the stakes are “potentially greatest” for U.S. economic and national security, warning of “nation-state threats” posed by China and Russia. The NCSC, a center within the Office of Director of National Intelligence responsible for leading …
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USTR Tai optimistic on EU tariff dispute, seeks steel alliance
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai addresses the Geneva Graduate Institute on the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the global economy and US political priorities ahead of the 12th Ministerial Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, October 14, 2021. REUTERS / Denis Balibouse / Files BRUSSELS, Oct.21 (Reuters) – US trade negotiator Katherine Tai said …
Brazil partially suspends beef production following China export ban
Brazil Partially Halts Beef Production Following China Export Ban | Dakota News (NAFB) – Brazil is partially halting production of beef destined for China until China lifts an export ban. Brazil’s agriculture ministry made the announcement while saying China is taking too long to lift the ban. The suspension began on September 4 when Brazil …
Zimbabwe: Csds urged to facilitate migration process
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) has called on Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) to ensure a smooth migration process of securities deposited from one CSD to another now that the number of service providers has increased. This follows the licensing of several CSDs, which now include the Chengetedzai Depository and the Zimbabwe Stock …
Euronet Worldwide Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial
LEAWOOD, Kan., Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (“Euronet†or the “Companyâ€) (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading electronic payments provider, reports third quarter 2021 financial results. Euronet reports the following consolidated results for the third quarter 2021 compared with the same period of 2020: Revenues of $816.6 million, a 23% increase from $664.4 million (22% increase on a constant currency1 basis). Operating income of $114.5 million, a …
Production in Eye of the Beholder regarding the Philadelphia Eagles Ryan Kerrigan
PHILADELPHIA – Ryan Kerrigan looked like a solid signing for Howie Roseman in free agency. A notorious Eagles killer while racking up 95.5 sacks over a decade with the Washington football team, perhaps Kerrigan was not a natural fit for a team in transition after turning 33 in August, but the four-time Pro Bowl selection …
Increase in skilled migration on cards | Mandurah Courier
The number of migrants who can come to Australia each year could increase once border restrictions linked to COVID-19 are relaxed. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said annual migration inflow next year could be increased to help fill vacancies in key industries. It comes as the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for almost …
Q&A: the promotion and sale of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in Australia
Promotion Regulation Summarise the rules relating to advertising and promotion of medicinal products and medical devices, explaining when the provision of information will be treated as promotional. Do special rules apply to online advertising? ‘Advertisement’ is broadly defined by the Therapeutic Goods Act and, in relation to therapeutic goods, includes any statement, pictorial representation or …
Changes in names of dairy products likely needed for trade deal with EU – Minister
Trade Minister Damien O’Connor has returned from a two-week trip to the US and the EU and says good progress has been made in trade negotiations. Minister of Commerce Damien O’Connor. Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas The main topic of interest of the trip was the progress of free trade negotiations with the EU. O’Connor …
Carbon black production will increase 1.4-fold amid increasing demand from application industries
The latest report from Fact.MR reveals insights into the prevailing trends and opportunities in the carbon black market. The in-depth study highlights various growth drivers and opportunities affecting demand in key segments including quality, production method and applications. NEW YORK, October 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / – According to the latest Fact.MR analysis, the global …
Plankton undergoes global migration, with disastrous consequences for the food web
If the Earth’s temperature rises by a large enough margin, we could see a major restructuring of the plankton species living in our oceans. Not only would species diversity change dramatically, but warming oceans could see plankton migrate from the tropics to the poles, away from waters becoming too warm to be habitable. In fact, …
Human Services Issues Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfers (P-EBT)
The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) goes to children of current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households and non-SNAP households. (file photo) The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) informs the public that Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer P-EBT) will be issued to eligible school children on the following dates: P-EBT Summer 2021 …
Nirmala Sitharaman: With the current reset of the global supply chain, many opportunities in India for investors and industry stakeholders: Nirmala Sitharaman
The opportunities are plentiful in India for all investors and industry stakeholders with the current reset of the global supply chain and lucid and committed leadership in the country, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Sitharaman arrived here Friday evening after her visit to Washington DC where she attended the annual meetings of the World Bank …
Hollywood production workers avoid nationwide strike with tentative deal
Hollywood production workers across the country won’t be picking up their signs and going on strike after all – avoiding what could have been the industry’s biggest walkout since World War II. The International Theater Employees Alliance, or IATSE – which represents camera technicians, makeup artists, costume designers and other behind-the-scenes workers – has reached …
Bird watching in Santa Barbara: scarcity of migrations
After a bad start, the fall bird migration has seen many surprises, especially in places where many rare birds have appeared. Traditionally, bird watchers have devoted much of their effort to locating migrants along our local streams, but even the few who have water have recently seen a shortage of birds. No, the hot spots …
Form F-6EF TAL Education Group Filed by: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Get instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. Â As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2021 Â Â Registration No. 333- Â SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________ Â FORM F-6 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF …
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United States to lift restrictions on November 8 for foreign travelers vaccinated
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (Reuters) – The White House will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors on Friday from Nov. 8, ending historic restrictions that had barred much of the world from entering United States for as long as 21 months. Unprecedented travel restrictions have barred millions of visitors to the United States …
Montana’s coal production advances | State and regional
Buyers from the Asia-Pacific region accounted for 62% of this year’s exports, with 1.9 million tonnes going to Japan and 2.3 million tonnes to South Korea in the first six months. Both countries are the primary destinations for coal in Montana and Wyoming. India was the region’s largest buyer with 7.9 million tonnes. Export markets …
Belarusian emissaries’ meeting postponed unexpectedly – EURACTIV.com
The EU executive on Thursday summoned envoys from Poland, Lithuania and Latvia to discuss the fate of migrants stranded at their border with Belarus. But the meeting did not take place. “I am very concerned by reports of people, including children trapped in forests in a dire situation at the EU’s external borders with Belarus,” …
Research Conducted at University of Economics Bratislava Has Updated Our Knowledge about Economics (Proposal for Securitization of Systemic Risk In Slovak Agriculture): Economics
2021 OCT 14 (NewsRx) — By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Economics Daily Report — New research on Economics is the subject of a report. According to news reporting originating from Bratislava, Slovakia, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, “The article proposes insurance of agricultural crop represented by hectare yield in Slovakia. There is a …
Music industry figures call on government to support program to protect events from COVID cancellations
Australian musicians and concert promoters say they fear what the future holds if the federal government does not put in place a program to help them obtain event insurance related to the pandemic. Performers across the country hope to resume performing and touring, as the country moves closer to vaccination targets that would allow COVID …
Natural Gas Price Forecast – Prices Rise Despite Rising Production
Natural gas prices rebounded for a second straight session after falling into the red early, ahead of the EIA’s inventory report. Expectations are for a stock build-up of 109 billion cubic feet according to survey provider Estimize. The weather is expected to be warmer than normal in most of the United States over the next …
DTCC celebrates 1,800 companies’ migration to central matching service, CTM
Large brokerage firms can reduce some post-trade processing costs for cash securities by 20-25%, according to DTCC. According to the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the community that takes advantage of DTCC’s Central Trade Manager (CTM) service for domestic trade matching in the United States now has more than 1,800 companies. This means that …
RCGP chair sets out immediate steps government can take to support GPs
Speaking to GPonline for a special episode of its Talking General Practice podcast ahead of the college’s annual conference this week, Professor Martin Marshall said that such measures were essential in the short-term until more GPs and other primary care staff could be recruited to deliver a long-term solution. Professor Marshall said he thought that …
Latest updates: U.S. workers quit their jobs at record pace in August
The return to schools and offices boosted social spending in the UK in September, according to card transaction data which provides the strongest signs of normalization in spending habits since the start of the pandemic. Entertainment spending rose 28% last month compared to the same period in 2019, Barclaycard data showed on Tuesday. This is …
Barney Francis hired by IMG to lead sports production – The Hollywood Reporter
IMG hired former Sky Sports General Manager Barney Francis to serve as Executive Vice President and Head of Global Production, overseeing the production of events such as EUFA, FIFA and EFL football matches, the Ryder Cup and the US Open tennis, among others. Owned by Endeavor, IMG works with sports leagues and federations, as well …
Migration routes in Latin America full of deadly risks
Q24N – Nothing could stop the people of Latin America from setting out in search of a better life – not the tougher entry conditions to different countries, the rugged terrain, weather disasters or the coronavirus pandemic. Despite deadly risks and pandemic restrictions, migrants in Latin America continue to seek better lives elsewhere Migration in …
10 Coolest Sports Cars Volvo Ever Made
For a long time, Volvo, a Swedish car company, has put safety paramount. And currently, the Scandinavian brand is focused on the future, steaming with zeal towards the development of autonomous vehicles and also adopting electrification. What’s unknown among these numerous faces of Volvo are the most incredible sports cars the carmaker has made throughout …
5 oldest Japanese cars in production (5 American)
Two of the world’s major car-producing countries, Japan and America, have spawned hundreds of car models since the early 19th century. Many of these models only last a few years in the automotive market, while some have a longer lifespan. Very few cars can boast of being in continuous production for 50+ years and still …
Police wait for Cuban migrants after landing on Key West beach
A group of Cuban migrants landed in Key West on Sunday morning, where they were greeted by police. It’s a sight that has become familiar in the Florida Keys, as the number of people willing to make the dangerous journey from Cuba to South Florida has increased dramatically. Experts say this is due to deteriorating …
Hawai’i Land Board Rejects Aquarium Pet Trade Again
Honolulu, HI – Late yesterday, the Hawaii State Land and Natural Resources Board rejected an environmental impact statement to reopen the pet aquarium trade in O’ahu. Last year, the council rejected the aquarium industry’s initial EIA to reopen the aquarium collection in West Hawai’i for many of the same reasons, including a lack of scientific …
Tesla Model Y test production spotted in rare Giga Texas indoor video
It appears that test production of the Tesla Model Y is in full swing at Gigafactory Texas. This was hinted at in a recently shared video featuring rare footage of the upcoming plant’s vehicle production area. Following the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Maye Musk posted a few clips on her Instagram account. The …
Annual review of campaign finances resumes in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — After a four-year hiatus, state election regulators have resumed spot-checks on campaign finance disclosures by politicians, election candidates and political committees, with 10 accounts referred to New Mexico’s fledgling State Ethics Commission and state prosecutors for possible enforcement action. The random sampling of campaign finance disclosures from the 2020 general …
Marijuana Industry Trade Association Hosts Cannabis Industry Charity Golf Tournament on December 3
MITA-AZ co-founder David Fowler is hosting a cannabis industry charity golf tournament with donations going to Arizona Helping Hands. MITA-AZ hopes to raise more than $ 25,000 for Arizona Helping Hands, an organization that brings hope to children in foster care. The MITA-AZ team helps businesses in the Arizona cannabis industry by creating innovative networking …
“Disruptive approach”: Thyssenkrupp will increase the production capacity of H2 electrolysers to 5 GW
The German Thyssenkrupp plans to increase its annual production capacity of electrolysers to 5 GW against 1 GW currently. The industrial conglomerate also said it is involved in the three hydrogen projects that get support from the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), and is testing the production, use and integration of the industrial …
Joint ICRC-IOM press release: Responding to the needs of missing migrants and their families
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Organization for Migration (IMO) today convene the very first meeting of the Missing Migrants Watch Committee with the South African authorities. South Africa is a major destination and transit country for migrants from the regions of eastern and southern Africa and beyond, with large …
One in three South Africans benefit from a social grant
The report was launched on Thursday to mark the start of Social Development month. World Bank senior economist Victoria Monchuk said social assistance transfers can reduce poverty. “Evidence shows that social assistance transfers have significant positive impacts on reducing poverty and inequality in South Africa and boosting development outcomes. “In the medium term there is …
Students encouraged to explore trades
The program, organized in consultation with the Construction Industry Training Council (CITB), will cover carpentry, tiling, painting and decorating and carte blanche activities over four days. The Try A Trade program also allows participants, from high schools involved in doorways2construction’s vocational education and training (VET) program, to familiarize themselves with TAFE SA facilities and learn …
Lorain Theater Company MAD * Factory launches spooky production with ‘The Crucible’ – Morning Journal
Lorain’s theatrical production company returns to the forefront. MAD * Factory production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” will hit Broadway in Lorain on October 8, 9 and 10. Nina Fisher, program director for MAD * Factory, said she and her company were thrilled to have a live audience. “This is our first live in-person production …
Witness the falcon migration spectacle – Loveland Reporter-Herald
Dark spots clumped together in the distant sky. The young bird came in a box. Someone found it, assumed it was abandoned, grabbed it and brought it to me. I was in sixth grade but had gained a reputation for being a person capable of caring for baby animals, especially birds. The dots swirled in …
Averting Afghanistan’s Economic and Food Crises
Afghanistan’s humanitarian situation is spiraling into catastrophe. Millions of Afghans are now facing severe economic stress and food insecurity in the wake of the Taliban’s August takeover, set off by widespread lost income, cash shortages, and rising food costs. Officials with the UN and several foreign governments are warning of an economic collapse and risks …
Digitization underlines the urgency of the creative industries law, according to the DTI
PHILSTAR THE NEED for a creative industries law has been made more urgent by digitization, as industry needs to exploit the opportunities available to it in order to spur the industry’s recovery, a Commerce Department official said . “The crisis has accelerated digitization and we would like to take advantage of the opportunities offered by …
Petrobras restarts production at Manati Offshore
Image Credit: Petrobras Brazilian oil company Petrobras has restarted production from the Manati offshore gas field in Brazil, after it closed in September due to a leak in the onshore part of the export pipeline. Production from the field located in the Camamu basin, in the state of Bahia, resumed Sunday October 3, after the …
An Examination of the Migration and Making of Global Christianity, Selected Peoples, Becoming a Jew, Believing in Jesus, the Registered Church in China, Global Christianity, and the Unfinished Business
Review: Elected peoples Christianity and political imagination in South Sudan by Christophe Tounsel Duke University Press Buy on Amazon Become a Jew, believe in Jesus Judaizing Evangelicals in Brazil by Manoela Carpenedo Oxford University Press Buy on Bookshop.org The Registered Church in China Thrive in a difficult environment by Wayne Ten Harmsel Pickwick Buy on …
Tales of woe
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Cyber terrorists or internet banking predators are the most deserving names to call bank alert scammers who have become a thorn in the flesh of Abuja residents in recent times. Like ruthless killers lurking in darkness in search of prey in the jungle, these online fraudsters stalk and attack their victims …
Labor shortages: Canadian industries need workers
TORONTO – The economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are preventing businesses from finding workers as labor shortages continue to block some sectors. Businesses large and small say they are struggling to find staff and employers are offering more incentives to attract workers, such as higher wages, bonuses and flexible hours. However, for industries trying …
Wilmington’s latest film production based on romance novel
Film crews (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – A new film project is scheduled to kick off next week in Wilmington. A film permit states A true love will begin filming at 1938 S. Live Oak Parkway on October 11. Scenes filmed that day included a family welcoming a missing loved one into their home …
Haiti: Migration DREF Action Plan N ° MDRHT019 – Haiti
A. Situation analysis Description of the disaster Following the August 14, 2021 earthquake in Haiti, the United States suspended deportations of irregular Haitians.However, the gathering and entry into the United States of several thousand people, mostly Haitians, from Mexico was a game-changer. Once in the United States, approximately 15,000 people remained in a makeshift camp …
Data Privacy Reform in Ukraine: What’s New?
On 9 June 2021, the Parliament registered the draft law On Protection of Personal Data, proposing to completely replace the existing law and aiming to implement the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Ukraine. On 29 September 2021, the Parliamentary Committees on Digitalization and on Human Rights Protection together with the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for …
ITC Event: From Competition to Collaboration in Sustainability Standards | News | SDG Knowledge Center
We need more collaboration to achieve sustainability goals in global supply chains. This was one of the key messages speakers emphasized during a hybrid session on the role and evolution of voluntary sustainability standards (NSVs) as tools to build a greener global trading system and more sustainable. The event was hosted by the International Trade …
Column: Emmys Were Too White, So Was UNC’s Media Production Program
The 2021 Primetime Emmys Awards were historic. Michaela Coel became the first black woman to win the Emmy for writing a limited series for “I May Destroy You”. “Lovecraft Country” was the first drama series to win nods for both a black lead actor and a black lead actress. But neither Jonathan Majors nor Jurnee …
Most Americans Support Afghan Resettlement in US: Poll | Migration news
An AP-NORC poll shows Americans from all political backgrounds support the resettlement of Afghan refugees in the country. Despite intense polarization over U.S. immigration policies, a new poll released Monday shows the majority of Americans are in favor of relocating Afghans who worked with U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs …
What is the difference between RTGS and NEFT?
In the article below understand the basic difference between RTGS and NEFT. Indian economy is widely being operated and controlled by common man using these two banking features. Tulika Tandon Created On: Oct 4, 2021 18:24 ISTModified On: Oct 4, 2021 18:35 IST Difference between NEFT and RTGS Indian banking system went digital more than …
Addis Ababa surprise: Buhari led to dinner by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, on Sunday with a surprise awaiting him. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who will be inaugurated on Monday for a new five-year term, served as the driver, as he drove Buhari to the sprawling newly built Friendship Park for a private dinner. A …
Swiss-funded productions gain international visibility
Swiss productions and co-productions are on the increase, driven in part by federal and regional donors, which offer attractive opportunities for national and international filmmakers. Quickly recovering from the impact of the pandemic, the local film industry has enjoyed another strong year with local films and international co-productions. Elie Grappe’s Franco-Ukrainian-Swiss title “Olga” premiered at …
EU expert gives his opinion on the migration crisis
European nations may well be on the brink of a new migration crisis that will eclipse even that of 2015-16, writes Martin Banks. This is one of the many clear messages that emerge from a comprehensive new book on migration – People Power – why we need more migrants – by the highly respected commentator …
Upgrade your charging experience with 20 USB-C hubs, cables, and accessories
With all the devices you use in a day, whether that’s a phone, laptop, or tablet, you undoubtedly have a lot of little cords, chargers, and adapters to keep track of. Whether you’re replacing a USB cord you lost or are looking for a way to streamline your device charging, this collection of 20 electronic …
Accident victims cede millions to relentless industry
He was 5 years old when a collision knocked him and his sister out of the car, leaving them both with permanent brain damage. Doctors said Stanley would never live normally again. The insurance company of the driver at fault in the accident settled the Turner family’s lawsuit by accepting a financial package worth more …