Category: World

Dschang – On 13 May 2024, as a result of the explicit consideration given to migration issues by the Presidency of the Republic of Cameroon in the address by the Head of State, His Excellency Paul Biya, to the youth of Cameroon, the Minister of Youth and Civic Education launched the special operation ‘Citizen and […]

Nowadays you can buy a cheap pair of sunglasses just about anywhere – from supermarkets and petrol stations to corner shops and online fashion retailers, but such ubiquity may prompt doubts as to the protection they can offer. While their lenses usually meet certain minimum UV protection requirements, their quality in other respects, such as […]

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).  FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan You should not travel to Afghanistan. The security situation is volatile. Travel throughout Afghanistan is extremely dangerous and border crossings may not be open.   There is a heightened risk […]

  In May 2022, the European Commission launched the REPowerEU Plan in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its use of energy resources as an economic weapon. The Plan’s main objectives were to save energy, diversify energy supplies, and produce more clean energy for the EU. Two years on, it is clear that REPowerEU […]

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Astana, Kazakhstan and Tashkent, Uzbekistan from May 19-23 to engage on democratic governance and rule of law; human rights and protection of vulnerable populations; and religious freedom. In Astana, Under Secretary Zeya will lead the U.S. delegation at the […]

A manhunt is underway in France after armed men held up a prison van to break out convicted criminal Mohamed Amra, nicknamed “the fly” (La mouche). They killed two offers and injured several more in the process. France may not be the first European country that springs to mind when organised crime is mentioned, but […]

Researchers and their industrial partners working in sustainable aquaculture are set to benefit from a share of a new £4.6 million Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) investment. The Sustainable Aquaculture Partnerships for Innovation fund will support 10 projects designed to address specific challenges facing British aquaculture, including disease prevention and animal welfare. All […]

In our “I Am DOL” series, we’re highlighting employees who work in a wide range of roles at the Department of Labor but who all share a passion for public service. Derek Smith, an investigator in the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, helps make sure federal contractors meet legal requirements to take affirmative action and […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly today.  Secretary Blinken reiterated the urgent need for the United States and Canada to reach agreement on a modernized Columbia River Treaty.  Secretary Blinken and Minister Joly also discussed joint support for Ukraine, preventing an escalation of the crisis in the Middle East, and the deployment of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti. Source link

By Johan Hellman, VP Product and Carrier, nShift Building brand loyalty in retail and ecommerce is getting harder.  Despite spending increasing sums on discounts and promotions to entice new customers, retailers struggle with one-time purchasers and serial purchase-and-return consumers.  What’s more, they must contend with rising marketing and logistics costs. More efficient and higher quality […]