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eSports Betting Sites: Thunderpick Named the Best eSports Bookie in the US

New York City, NY, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The world of competitive gaming has exploded in popularity, and with it, eSports betting has become a top choice for US bettors. Among the many platforms vying for attention, Thunderpick stands...

CSGO Betting Sites: Thunderpick Named the Top U.S. Sportsbook for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

New York City, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderpick has redefined the CSGO betting experience for players across the U.S., offering everything a serious bettor could want in one streamlined platform. With competitive odds, real-time match...

Michael Owen Becomes the New Face of GK8: Fastest Growing iGaming Brand

SINGAPORE, Aug. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GK8, Asia's leading platform for interactive gaming and entertainment, has proudly announced football legend Michael Owen as its newest brand ambassador. With a reputation built on trust, security, and...

Participants in China-funded internship programme visit Chinese Mission in Geneva

The internship programme is a key component of China's Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Accessions Programme, established in 2011 to bolster LDCs’ participation in the multilateral trading system and support acceding governments in joining the...

Regional WTO SPS workshop for French-speaking Africa concludes in Rabat

The event aimed to enhance the officials' knowledge and implementation of transparency obligations under the SPS Agreement and to strengthen coordination efforts at national and regional levels. The SPS Agreement addresses food safety and animal...

WTO members address TRIPS implementation review, discuss pandemic preparedness

Under Article 71.1 of the TRIPS Agreement, the TRIPS Council is required to conduct a review of the implementation of the Agreement after two years and at periodic intervals thereafter. However, the initial review in 1999 was never completed and...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

OctaTrader Introduces "Space": A Popular Analytics Hub Enhancing Trading Decisions

Moroni, Comoros, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2024, OctaTrader has emerged as a popular trading platform, demonstrating a six-fold year-on-year growth in its user base since its launch in late 2022. Recognized for its seamless and...

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on adoption by African Union of AU Convention on ending violence against Women and Girls

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities notes and welcomes the African Union Adoption of the AU Convention on ending violence against Women and Girls. The African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls...

UN recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain

Nice, France, 11 June 2025 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive...

[Identity Fraud Report] As Fraud Tech becomes Cheaper, Identity Fraud Spikes across Africa

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, November 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa shows an average Year-on-Year deepfake fraud rate growth of 393% as fraud becomes increasingly cheaper to commit, with $1000 creating the potential for $2,5m in...

Tanzania to have Pan-African summit, centering on social security future

(MENAFN) Tanzania is preparing to welcome a significant Pan-African summit centered on the future of social security across the continent, a senior official revealed Sunday. Scheduled for July 10 in Arusha, northern Tanzania, the summit will...

Tanzania Gears Up to Host Pan-African Summit

(MENAFN) Tanzania is gearing up to host a pivotal Pan-African summit centered on shaping the future of social security throughout Africa, a top official revealed Sunday. Scheduled for July 10 in the northern city of Arusha, the high-level...

UN recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain

Nice, France, 11 June 2025 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive...

Africa wants to partner with Russia for AI

(MENAFN) Representatives from several African countries have called for greater collaboration with Russia on technology and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for an approach that resonates with their unique development goals. The...

China Calls on Iran, Israel to Return to Diplomatic Negotiations

(MENAFN) China has called for an immediate halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran, urging both nations to return to diplomatic negotiations and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday,...

China Blasts Trump’s Tehran Evacuation Call, Says It Fuels Conflict

(MENAFN) China condemned US President Donald Trump’s urgent call for Iranians to evacuate Tehran on Tuesday, branding it as “adding fuel to the fire” in an already volatile Iran-Israel confrontation. During a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese...

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....

Bety Unveils Enhanced Offer of 20,000+ Crypto Games and Sportsbook Events

Paranaque City, Philippines, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bety, one of the leading Web3 betting platforms with a decentralized approach to casinos and sportsbooks, has unveiled its enhanced offer, boasting over 20,000 crypto casino games,...