Investment in the cotton, textiles and garments sector can help transform economic development in Central and West Africa, said speakers at a high-level event on the eve of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on 25 March and at the opening ceremony on 26 March. Ministers, heads of international agencies, development finance institutions, […]
A team of researchers in China has unveiled what they describe as the world’s first open-source flight control system designed specifically for bamboo-frame drones, offering a potential breakthrough in the push for low-cost, eco-friendly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The system, developed by researchers at Northwestern Polytechnical University’s school of civil aviation, aims to solve a […]
President Trump has complained that some NATO states aren’t letting him use bases in the war against Iran. His criticism has left many wondering if the U.S. may try to withdraw from the alliance. #Trump039s #criticism #NATO #raises #questions #U.S #leave
The fate of a second airman shot down in a F-15E warplane was unknown. It was the first time during the five-week war that a U.S. warplane had been brought down over Iran. #Iran #War #Live #Updates #American #Rescued #Fighter #Jet #Downed #Iran #Officials
The event highlighted that Africa and the region of Latin America and the Caribbean represent nearly 90 countries and over one-quarter of the global population, accounting for close to 2.1 billion people. Their combined GDP of over USD 10 trillion provides significant potential for shared growth, diversification, strengthened economic ties, and cooperation on development objectives, […]
Hong Kong’s No 2 official has pledged to fast-track a new university town’s development following a visit to similar projects in mainland China and said authorities will devise a strategy to attract top institutions from across the border and overseas to take part. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki and his working group on the university […]
Foreign ministers from more than 40 countries are meeting virtually to discuss President Trump’s request for help in ensuring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. #U.K #convenes #nations #discuss #Strait #Hormuz
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests. #Pope #Leo #Returns #Tradition #Washing #Priests #Feet
The Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) is serving as a practical, confidence building bridge for WTO members committed to a fully functioning dispute settlement system pending an agreement on dispute settlement reform, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said on 28 March. She made her remarks at a meeting of parties to the MPIA on the sidelines […]
Hong Kong’s CLP Power will distribute HK$100 (US$13) consumption coupons to about 600,000 eligible customers, including elderly people receiving concessionary tariffs, using HK$60 million from the company’s Community Energy Saving Fund. The initiative follows the power company’s earlier announcement that it would raise its fuel cost adjustment (FCA) charge starting this month, citing a discrepancy […]
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