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NASA Space Apps Yonkers Partners with Royal House of Ghassan for 2025 Global Innovation Challenge

Royal House of Ghassan is an institution with roots in the Middle East, recognized by Lebanon and holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations. YONKERS, NY, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sovereign Imperial...

5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV), 26 - 28 August 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will host the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV) from 26 to 28 August 2025. SAMEV is a biennial platform hosted by Singapore since 2014 to strengthen links and encourage the...

Julius Maada Bio Leadership Colloquium Concludes with Bold Vision for Africa’s Future

The Julius Maada Bio Leadership Colloquium is an annual platform for reflection, and strategic engagement on the principles of visionary African leadership FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The maiden edition of the...

WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Child Pedophiles and Human Traffickers

DHS arrests include brutal criminal illegal aliens who repeatedly sexually assaulted an 11-year-old child and put children in Intensive Care WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues its unwavering mission to protect...

Taste Louisiana Brings Eleven of the State’s Culinary Stars to the Big Apple This October

New York City, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The popular Taste Louisiana event is coming to New York City, bringing the soul of the South to the heart of the Big Apple. This one-night-only celebration on October 28th, from 7:00-9:30 p.m.,...

26 Fugitives Wanted for Violent and Serious Crimes Returned to the United States from Mexico Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Alien Smuggling Organization

The United States announced today that it has taken into custody 26 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal and state criminal charges from around the country, including charges relating to drug-trafficking, hostage-taking, kidnapping,...

DR. ERIKA WICHRO SELECTED FOR TOP INSPIRATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR IN HEALTH BY IAOTP

Dr. Erika Wichro will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Erika Wichro, MPH, MA, MAS, Global Health Expert and...

Emancipation Day 2025 Commemorated

CANADA, August 1 - Nova Scotia will mark Emancipation Day today, August 1, recognizing Britain’s abolition of slavery across its empire in 1834. Emancipation Day acknowledges the history and ongoing impacts of the transatlantic slave trade on...

Sunlit Escapes: June in The Bahamas Bursts with Festivals and Island Thrills

Nassau, The Bahamas, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- June ushers in a season of joy in The Bahamas, where golden sunlight dances on turquoise waves and the islands come alive with a festive spirit. From savoring sweet pineapples at lively...

From Goombay to Junkanoo, Experience the Bahamian Rhapsody this July

Nassau, The Bahamas, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While island destinations around the world offer summer waves in the form of heat and sea, The Bahamas stands out as a paradise uniquely boasting waves of sound. Between weekly Junkanoo...

More Seats to Paradise: Makers Air Increases Service to The Bahamas

Nassau, The Bahamas, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a strong first quarter behind it, which saw 3.3 million visitors recorded between January and March and a 9% increase over the same period last year, The Bahamas continues to build...

ICC unsuccessful to consent prosecution of world presidents

(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has failed to reach an agreement on an amendment that would broaden its ability to investigate and prosecute world leaders for crimes of aggression, considered the gravest offense under the Rome...

IND HEMP and National Hemp Association (NHA) Introduce Groundbreaking Nutritional Approach to Malaria Relief with Hemp Seed Oil

Fort Benton, Montana and Washington, DC, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IND HEMP, the leading industrial hemp producer and processor in the United States, and the National Hemp Association (NHA) today announced a pioneering, nutrition-based...

New wealth of top 1% surges by over $33.9 trillion since 2015 – enough to end poverty 22 times over, as Oxfam warns global development “abysmally off track” ahead of crunch talks

Oxfam condemns "private finance takeover" of development efforts, as over 3.7 billion people remain in poverty ten years after the Sustainable Development Goals were agreed. New Oxfam analysis unveils “astronomical rise in private wealth”. Between...

UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage

Since 2018, the number of African sites on the World Heritage List has risen from 93 to 108. Today, UNESCO is supporting the remaining 11 non-represented African countries to prepare new nominations while mentoring the next generation of heritage...

Trump enacts entry ban on third world countries

(MENAFN) In a move citing national security threats, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation barring citizens from a dozen nations from entering the United States. The measure, announced on a Wednesday, also introduced limited...

Trump prohibits residents of dozen nations from US

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new proclamation barring citizens from 12 countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Yemen, from entering the United States. The full travel ban, which will take effect on June 9, cites national...

Russia plans on expanding relations with Africa in ‘sensitive’ divisions

(MENAFN) Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov announced plans to intensify Moscow’s cooperation with African countries, particularly in military and security sectors, as part of a broader effort to strengthen ties with the continent....

US puts seven African nations on blacklist

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African countries — Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan — citing terrorism risks and high visa overstay...

The Marley Family, JUANES, and Anitta to Be Honored at the 2025 Playing For Change Foundation Impact Awards

MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF) is thrilled to announce the 2025 Impact Awards, a night dedicated to music, philanthropy, and the power of positive change. Taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025,...