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Note: All times local Davos, Switzerland The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the World Economic Forum. The Deputy Prime Minister will hold meetings with business leaders and other participants at the World Economic Forum throughout the day.    ...

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and its global consulting affiliate The Acta Group (Acta®) and consortia management affiliate B&C® Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM) are delighted to share with you our Forecast 2024. This carefully curated document...

The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies announced the results of the public opinion poll regarding the Israeli war on Gaza on Wednesday 10 January 2024. The poll was carried out on a sample of 8000 respondents (men and women) from 16 Arab...

Sudanese Canadian communities across the country are holding peaceful demonstrations on January 13, 2024, shedding light on the brutal war that began on April 15, 2023, involving the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Lasting almost...

The Ministerial Roundtable, a pivotal precursor to the third edition of the Future Minerals Forum, is poised to take the spotlight on 9 January 2024. Led by its Chair, H.E. Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of the...

The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, following Hamas's terrorist attacks on October 7, has created a humanitarian catastrophe on an unprecedented scale in Gaza. Understanding that many Canadians are concerned about the safety of their loved...

The Muslim World League (MWL) today launched a petition urgently calling for the release of all hostages in Gaza and a ceasefire to hostilities to allow for a humanitarian response to the violence and destruction in Gaza. On behalf of religious...

The Ministerial Roundtable, a pivotal precursor to the third edition of the Future Minerals Forum, is poised to take the spotlight on 9 January 2024. Led by its Chair, H.E. Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters: "On this National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters, we stand in solidarity with Canadians at...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters: "On this National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters, we stand in solidarity with Canadians at...

A town that was washed away in Pakistan's devastating floods is being rebuilt with climate-resilient housing, and renamed ClimateChangeTown.pk to collect funds Sindh People's Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) highlights the devastating impact of...

The Forum of Congolese Intellectuals Abroad (FICE) will officially release its election observation report following an on-site mission conducted from December 19th to December 22nd, 2023. The observation took place during the presidential,...

Carbonaires Limited ("Carbonaires" or the "Company"), the London-based carbon asset manager, today announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of North Macedonia (MKD) in a groundbreaking Public-Private...

Editor's Note: In 2023, the world continued to witness significant changes and turbulence. As we have entered into 2024, we conducted in-depth interviews with leading strategists from various countries and regions to gather their perspectives on the...

Carbonaires Limited ("Carbonaires" or the "Company"), the London-based carbon asset manager, today announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of North Macedonia (MKD) in a groundbreaking Public-Private...

CGTN America & CGTN UN releases "CMG President Extends New Year Greetings to Overseas Audiences" Shen Haixiong, President of China Media Group, greeted international audiences in his New Year's message on Monday, reflecting on a year of sharing...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Haiti's Independence Day: "Today, we join the people of Haiti and Haitian communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate Haiti's Independence Day. "On January 1,...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the extended detention of Chinese journalist Yuyu Dong....

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement: "The Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes...

Canada is deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and for the safety and well-being of the Sudanese people. We continue to support the people of Sudan who are striving for peace and an end to violence in the country. Today, the Honourable...

In a move that showed both countries' keenness to expand air travel after the COVID-19 pandemic, in turn reflecting an implicit eagerness to up mutually beneficial cooperation, China and the United States increased the number of direct regular...

Renowned entrepreneur Ahmed Abou Hashima has revealed plans for a groundbreaking agri-food industrial complex, set to become the largest in the Middle East. With a significant investment of up to $300 million, the project is being undertaken in...

Earlier this month, Jewish National Fund-USA launched Volunteer Missions to Israel. The week-long trips support critical relief efforts aimed at shoring up Israel's food security, assisting with community rehabilitation efforts, and supporting...

The Texas Economic Development Connection (#TexasEDConnection), powered by Day One Experts, proudly announces the completion of a groundbreaking Japan-Taiwan Economic Development Trade Mission, showcasing the strength and versatility of Texas as a...

*MBABANE* ? Minister of Commerce Manqoba Khumalo has today unveiled Timothy McPherson, as a new investor in the Kingdom of Eswatini.   "The Economic Community of the African diaspora, ECO-6 is pleased to announce to its...

Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is gravely concerned by the number of journalist causalities in the Israel-Gaza war, which now sits at 68 journalists and media workers. JHR calls on all parties to ensure the safety of journalists in the region to...

Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) jointly support the call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to preserve human life and safeguard the future and education of the Palestinian people.  The ongoing war has...

Following is a statement via the National Press Club from the family of long-detained journalist Austin Tice, on the release of 10 imprisoned Americans in a prisoner swap with Venezuela....

Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since Hamas's terrorist attack in early October, Canada has been actively working to support the assisted departure...

On December 21, 2023, the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) joined in comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) urging the Administration to maintain Vietnam's status as a non-market economy in antidumping proceedings. On...

Daily event and announcement summary The Honourable Steven Guilbeault leads the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023. Canada will work...

In a powerful gesture of solidarity and compassion for the people of Ukraine impacted by Russia's unprovoked invasion, Pihcintu, a refugee girls' chorus, in concert with members of the Portland Symphony Orchestra and the Magic of Christmas Chorus...

A news report from China's Diplomacy in the New Era (chinadiplomacy.org.cn): The 2023 forum on "Benefiting All Mankind: Dialogue with the Silk Road" was convened in Beijing on Dec. 6, 2023 with a combination of online and offline participation....

The Michigan Task Force for Palestine will host a rally, "Gaza Endures," co-sponsored by over 35 local and national organizations, on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, in Dearborn, Michigan. Esteemed philosopher social justice activist, and 2024...

Silent Arrow today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR contract focused on the Silent Arrow CLS-300 ("Contested Logistics System, 300 Nautical Miles") to address one of the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force...

All Canadians benefit from ample and diverse flight options, whether travelling for pleasure or business, or moving people and goods. The Government of Canada is working hard to expand Canada's international air transport agreements to offer more...

Across the globe, more than 114 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes, and one third of them are refugees. In response to this vast humanitarian need, Canada shares a responsibility to step up and take action. We continue to be...

On December 11-12, the capital of Kazakhstan hosted the VII meeting of the Astana Club, which brought together leading international experts to discuss pressing global issues....

Yesterday, the VII meeting of the Astana Club dedicated to the topic "A new formula for peace: the world on the verge of transformation" was held in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana....

H.E. Dr. Abdullah Nasser Abuthnain, Vice Minister of the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development welcomed over 6,000 guests and 150 participants back to...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to congratulate Donald Tusk on his appointment as Prime Minister of Poland: "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Donald Tusk on his appointment as Prime...

Following is a statement by Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on new charges brought by the Russian government against Alsu Kurmasheva of Radio Free...

From 3-5 December, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Australia-China Friendship and Exchange Association, the People's Government of Guangdong Province and Club de Madrid, the world's largest forum of...

As part of its regional response to the Sudan refugee crisis, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) announced today US$2 million in new grant funding in Egypt. The 12-month grant will be delivered by UNHCR, providing life-saving access to education for...

Australia, Canada, and New Zealand mourn every Israeli and Palestinian innocent life which has been lost in this conflict and express our condolences to all families and communities affected by the violence. We unequivocally condemn Hamas' terror...

In a poignant testament to resilience and solidarity, The Jewish Future Pledge (JFP) today celebrates surpassing 35,000 pledgers, with renowned journalist and activist Eve Barlow marking this pivotal moment. Her pledge comes as a beacon of hope...

The implementation of the new In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation...

Nobel Laureates, Captains of Industry, Former Heads of State and Civil Society Leaders Unite, Calling for Unconditional Release of Ethnic Armenians Illegally Held in Azerbaijan Failure to release most prominent prisoners demonstrates political...

The exclusive collaboration between VFS Global and the Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs will introduce a streamlined, user-friendly process ensuring a more efficient and convenient electronic visa (eVisa) service for those travelling from the...

Minister's reflection for today"Going into the last days of negotiations at COP28 in Dubai, and the momentum is strong. As co-facilitator on finance with Minister Fouad from Egypt, I have met with all countries to find a path forward. We're close to...