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Azerbaijan, World Bank discuss infrastructure, renewable energy initiatives

Photo: Azerbaijan's Ministry of Economy Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov on Thursday held a meeting with Rolande Pryce, World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus. The meeting focused on infrastructure and renewable energy …

Ukraine Business Roundup — The Black Sea ceasefire deal Ukraine doesn't need

The following is the April 1, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here. Washington proudly announced on March 25 that it had brokered an …

Ukraine war latest: Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says

Key developments on April 3: Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says US defense secretary to skip Ramstein summit for the first time, media reports NATO assets may be used for peacekeeping mission in …

Azerbaijan, World Bank To Speed Up Renewables Initiatives (PHOTO)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 3.​ Azerbaijan and the World Bank have discussed renewable energy initiatives and potential areas of collaboration, Azerbaijani Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, wrote on X, Trend reports. "We …

SECO-WCO GTFP Phase II Virtual Follow-up Workshop on Time Release Studies in Moldova

The activities under the second phase of the  SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP) in Moldova are underway, in line with the country’s work plan. From 17 to 21 March 2025, a virtual follow-up Workshop on Time Release Studies (TRS) was held …

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv solving its troop shortages, says top US general in Europe

Ukraine appears to have resolved some of its shortages of troops fighting against Russia, including by widening the pool of eligible recruits, the top US general in Europe, Christopher Cavoli, said on Thursday. He also underscored that any US cutoff of …

Ukraine informs US about Russia's energy ceasefire violations, Ukrainian official says

Ukraine has provided the U.S. with evidence of Russian violations of the energy ceasefire, Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa said on April 3, Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne reported. Palisa clarified that Ukraine had not provided Washington …

Tariff troubles overshadow US olive branch at NATO

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived with a message of reassurance and firm instructions for skittish NATO foreign ministers as they assembled at alliance headquarters in Brussels on Thursday: We are here to stay, now double your collective defense …

'Coalition of the Willing' agrees at least one European leader should engage with Russia, Stubb says

The "Coalition of the Willing" has agreed that at least one European leader should engage in dialogue with Russia, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on April 3. Stubb suggested that either France or the United Kingdom, as key coalition …

Marco Rubio on a mission to reassure Europeans about NATO

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and British Foreign Minister David Lammy at NATO headquarters in Brussels, April 3, 2025. YVES HERMAN/REUTERS The United States does not intend to leave the North Atlantic Treaty …

Europe thinks about how to reduce dependence on US within NATO

NATO military forces at the Smardan training area in southeastern Romania, February 19, 2025. DANIEL MIHAILESCU / AFP Some refer to it as the "European pillar" of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), others mention a " …

Rubio reassures allies on US commitment to NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded that defense spending rise to 5 percent of GDP from the current target of at least 2 percent; Rubio said Washington is not expecting to hit that in “one or two years,” but there needs to be a clear pathway to that …

Defense News: US defense chief to skip Ramstein meeting on Ukraine’s support for first time since 2022

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not attend the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format, scheduled for 11 April in Brussels, Defense News reports, citing sources in European and US agencies. The Ramstein-format meeting, …

Ukraine to receive $432 million from World Bank towards transport infrastructure restoration

Kyiv will received $432 million in funding to assist with the restoration of transport infrastructure damaged during the war, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on April 2. The funding agreement, signed between Ukraine's Development Ministry and …

Ukraine to obtain USD 432M from World Bank to restore transport infrastructure

US committed as ever to Nato and Trump is not against the alliance, says Rubio

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How Ukraine fights Russian disinformation and how this can benefit Africa, By Olha Bilousenko

Russia systematically uses disinformation to advance its geopolitical goals. Research data indicates that the influence of Russian disinformation on European societies is quite significant. For instance, a study by Princeton University (USA), “Trends in …

Zelensky’s dangerous game with Trump and Moscow’s warning of consequences

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is treading on precarious ground by accusing Russia of undermining the peace process while allegedly violating a Washington-brokered truce, according to Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy envoy to the United Nations. …

Kim Jong Un is Watching Trump’s Ukraine Diplomacy With Interest

From March 23 to 25, US officials facilitated indirect negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in an attempt to cement a short-term ceasefire in a war that crossed its four-year mark in February. The latest round of shuttle …

Roots of Peace Launches Global ‘White Rose for Peace’ Campaign on UN Landmine Awareness Day

Transforming Minefields into Vineyards, Orchards, and Fields of Flowers – “Mines to Vines” Movement Expands Worldwide LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots of Peace, the global humanitarian nonprofit committed to …

Global Vision Technologies Unveils Next Generation FAMCare: A New Era of Case Management Begins

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Vision Technologies (GVT), a leader in human services technology solutions, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the next-generation of — a groundbreaking …

DIX Developments Acquires 169 Acres for “The Crossings” in Citrus County

LAKE MARY,, FL, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DIX Developments, through its affiliate Lecanto 166 Property Group, has acquired 169 acres—one of three parcels that make up the planned community known as The Crossings in Citrus …

Planet Fashion TV - Swims The Globe - 2nd Annual 'Mode De Cannes' & 'Miami Swim Week Fashion & Resort Celebration'

Planet Fashion TV Sets the Stage - Cannes Film Fest, Miami Swim Week at the Plymouth & AccaArt's Fashion Journal, ‘Green’ Finance, Fine Art & Destination Dining CANNES-MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

COLORI Pilot Program Brings Learning and Joy to Hundreds of Children in Massachusetts Shelters

Amal Alliance Celebrates Success of Innovative Mobile Education Pilot Across the Commonwealth BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the past year, the COLORI mobile learning initiative from Amal Alliance, in …

DC BLACK PRIDE 2025 TO KICK OFF WITH STAR-STUDDED OPENING RECEPTION FEATURING MUSICAL SENSATION INIKO

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated DC Black Pride 2025 will officially launch with a spectacular Opening Reception on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Capital Hilton. This marquee …

Dexian Named to Newsweek’s List of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025

Dexian ranked #5 in the consulting and professional services industry and earned the distinction of being the top staffing and solutions firm on the list. MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dexian, a global leader in …

AVERARDO ORTA HEAD OF COLIBRI' HEALTH ITALIAN GROUP ANNOUNCES HIS GREAT SATISFACTION WITH THE RESULTS ON RESEARCH CAR T

AVERARDO ORTA CEO OF COLIBRI' COMMENTS ON RESULTS ON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OF CAR T THERAPIES BOLOGNA, BOLOGNA, ITALY, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “A deep satisfaction with the results obtained with Car T therapies”. This is how …

Alice & Bob Selected by DARPA for the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Company’s cat qubit technology awarded funding for DARPA QBI Stage A to accelerate the path to utility-scale quantum computing by 2033 BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alice & Bob, a leader in fault-tolerant …

Impacted Family & Friends Suicide Prevention Resources Release Blended Hearts Online Courses of Study

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Impacted Family & Friends (IFF) Blended Hearts Courses were developed in 2014 as a companion tool with the release of the documentary, A Voice at the Table – a call to action …

Towing Museum Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Nine individuals will be honored for their contributions to the towing and recovery industry later this year. CHATTANOOGA , TN, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum …

Signal Health Group Leads the Way in Secure, Transparent, and Personalized Care

At Signal Health Group, we believe that healthcare is more than just a service—it’s a commitment to people, their well-being, and their dignity. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Signal Health Group is working to …

Serrala Recognized by Analyst Firm in AI Use Cases for Accounts Payable and Receivable Automation Report

Serrala featured in Forrester's 2025 AI reports for Accounts Payable and Receivable, highlighting its role in advancing intelligent automation across finance. NORDERSTEDT, HAMBURG, GERMANY, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serrala, a …

April is Autism Awareness Month: Why Workplace Reform for Neurodivergent Employees Is a Business Imperative

Autism Awareness Month Puts Spotlight on Neurodiversity at Work BEAVERTON , OR, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As National Autism Awareness Month begins, advocates and researchers are calling on employers to adopt more inclusive …

Experior Financial Group Strengthens Commitment to Industry Leadership with Expanded News and Resource Hub

Experior Financial Group, Inc., a leading provider of financial services and life insurance solutions, announces the expansion of its news and resource hub. CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experior Financial …

EHMA'S 51ST AGM IN WARSAW INSPIRES PROGRESS AND COLLABORATION IN LUXURY HOSPITALITY

WARSAW, POLAND, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) held its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw, Poland, from 28 to 30 March 2025, uniting general managers and senior hospitality leaders …

LCR Capital Partners Welcomes Rahul Mishra as Senior Director, Commercial, India

Based in Mumbai, Rahul will lead LCR’s sales execution strategies in India and Southeast Asia, further strengthening the firm’s presence in the region. WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LCR Capital Partners is …

6WIND Secures Dense Air’s Neutral Host Solution with Cutting-Edge Virtualized Network Solutions

PARIS, FRANCE, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 6WIND, a leading provider of high-performance virtualized and secure networking software solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with Dense Air, delivering virtual security and routing …

OpenPayd's Barry O'Sullivan Illuminates Embedded Finance at PAY360 2025

At the PAY360 2025 conference, Barry O'Sullivan, Head of Banking and Payments Infrastructure at OpenPayd, shared his insights on embedded finance. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the PAY360 2025 conference, held on …

CabinetryNews.com: President Trump Signs Reciprocal Tariffs Executive Orders That Will Impact The Cabinetry Industry

Trump signs sweeping reciprocal tariffs order, impacting 60+ countries and key industries, including the top 4 countries manufacturing for the cabinetry sector. NASDAQ (NASDAQ:INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨ …