U.S. Department of State,update

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov 03/15/2025 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov 03/15/2025 08:45 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.  The Secretary informed Russia of U.S. military deterrence operations against the Iran-backed Houthis and emphasized that continued Houthi attacks on U.S. military and commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea will not be tolerated.  Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Lavrov also discussed next steps to follow up on recent meetings in Saudi Arabia and agreed to continue working towards restoring communication between the United States and Russia. On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day 03/17/2025 On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day 03/17/2025 12:01 AM EDT Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day hide On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day

WTO update

 

24 Mar 2025 Latest news

Dear maria CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS, Below are the news items published today on the WTO public website which match with your news preferences.

NEWS ITEM Members continue TRIPS implementation review discussion, address IP notification obligations WTO members continued talks on how to proceed on the long overdue review of the implementation of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). At a meeting of the TRIPS Council on 20-21 March, members were also updated on notifications under various provisions of the TRIPS Agreement. In addition, they had an extensive discussion on technology transfer to least-developed countries (LDCs). Mme Emmanuelle Ivanov-Durand, Permanent Delegate of France, was elected as Chair of the Council for the coming year. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM WTO regional trade policy course underway in Trinidad and Tobago A WTO Regional Trade Policy Course for the Caribbean commenced on 17 March in Trinidad and Tobago, bringing together 21 government officials from 13 developing WTO members and observers in the region. The training programme is being carried out in partnership with the University of West Indies (UWI), St Augustine Campus. It is due to conclude on 9 May. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM Canada initiates WTO dispute regarding Chinese duties on agricultural, fishery products Canada has requested WTO dispute consultations with China concerning Chinese measures that impose additional import duties on certain agricultural and fishery products from Canada. The request was circulated to WTO members on 24 March. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM WTO launches call for candidates for 2026 Young Professionals Programme The WTO has launched the application process for the next edition of its Young Professionals Programme, a one-year opportunity for early-career professionals from developing economies to gain hands-on experience of trade issues at the WTO Secretariat. The application period is open until 22 April 2025. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM Members look into bolstering support for trade policies, fast-tracking digital trade growth WTO members called for greater support for trade policies and regulations within developing economies at an Aid for Trade session of the WTO Committee on Trade and Development on 25 March. Bringing together Geneva-based ambassadors and capital-based government officials from WTO members, the meeting also welcomed the European Union’s 2024 Aid-for-Trade Progress Report. In an experience-sharing session held the same day, members stressed the importance of accelerating digital trade growth within developing economies. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM DDG Ellard urges action on harmful fisheries subsidies at Monaco Blue Initiative Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard called on participants at the 16th edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative to take action to address harmful fisheries subsidies at the WTO. She took part in a “fireside chat” on 24 March at the event, which brought together major players in ocean conservation and governance to reflect on key challenges facing the marine environment. News item   ⟶

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Culture

Greetings on the opening of the National Children’s Book WeekMarch 22, 2025, 11:00

Greetings to the twelfth Trans-Siberian Art FestivalMarch 19, 2025, 19:00

Ceremony to launch the construction of cultural facilities in TajikistanMarch 17, 2025, 16:20

Economy

NASA Earth Observatory,update

 

March 24, 2025 Natural Events

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Signs of Life in Thawing Lake Erie As winter turned to spring, ice cover on the lake diminished to reveal colorful billows of sediment and phytoplankton. (Mar 19, 2025)       Dusty Inferno Hits Oklahoma A major weather system spawned wind-fueled fires and dust storms in the state before moving east. (Mar 17, 2025)

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Esri Fed GIS 2025: Katie Baynes Delivers the Plenary           In her address to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) community, our Earth Data Officer, Katie Baynes, highlights the many ways NASA’s Earth science data informs crucial action on the ground—including disaster management, agriculture planning, and air quality monitoring. View the StoryMap for a full recap.                   Earthdata provides a range of tutorials, data recipes, tools, and services to help GIS users analyze data, create maps, and develop applications. ➞                       Articles

The Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 Project Releases Vegetation Indices NASA’s Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) project released two new products: the Landsat 30-meter Vegetation Index and Sentinel-2 30-meter Vegetation Index. Each product contains a suite of nine vegetation indices with applications including, agriculture, forest monitoring, vegetation health, and wildfire.

IGCAT,update

 

PRESS RELEASE 25 March 2025 Do you have a compelling food story to tell? IGCAT (International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism) invites filmmakers from around the world to submit their short films for the Food Film Menu 2025, an international competition celebrating the rich diversity of food cultures, traditions, and regional gastronomic heritage. Each year, the Food Film Menu showcases up to 14 outstanding winning short films that capture the deep connections between food, heritage, and local identity. These films serve as a powerful medium to highlight the importance of preserving food traditions, promoting sustainability, and fostering a greater appreciation of regional gastronomy. Submissions are open to all filmmakers, from professionals to enthusiasts, who can creatively convey the stories of food producers, culinary traditions, sustainable practices, and the cultural significance of food. The selected films will receive international recognition and will be promoted across IGCAT’s website, social media channels, and global partner networks, as well as featured in international film festivals. Why Participate?

WorldFootwear :3D printing in footwear is particularly valued in the early stages of production

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Highlights


World
3D printing in footwear is particularly valued in the early stages of production
Mar 24, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey

In the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we asked our experts about their opinion on the impact of 3D printing in the footwear industry. Read the main conclusions now


Trade
Brazilian footwear exports benefit from the strong dollar at the start of the year