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25 Aug

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Trip to Beijing, China

Politics

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to the People’s Republic of China from August 27 through August 29, for meetings with senior PRC officials to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues. These meetings are consistent with efforts to maintain this strategic channel of communication to responsibly manage the relationship and are a product of the November 2023 Woodside Summit between President Biden and President Xi. This trip follows high-level diplomatic meetings between National Security Advisor Sullivan and Director Wang Yi in Vienna in May 2023, Malta in September 2023, Washington in October 2023, and Bangkok in January 2024. ###…

25 Aug

Assistant Secretary Noyes Travels to Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal

Politics

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal from August 19-27, 2024. In Abidjan, Assistant Secretary Noyes will meet with senior government and international organization officials, including the UN Refugee Agency, the International Organization for Migration, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank. She will discuss Côte d’Ivoire’s progress toward eradicating statelessness and successful facilitation of voluntary returns of previously displaced Ivoirians. The Assistant Secretary will also visit refugees from Burkina Faso living alongside Ivoirians, a testament to the country’s generous support to vulnerable people…

25 Aug

Dispatch Reduces Carbon Footprint Through Route Optimization

Tech

Advanced algorithms and ﬁnal-mile delivery software development keep Dispatch on the sustainability path. BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 30, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Dispatch, the leading B2B last-mile delivery platform, shares its sustainability efforts to reduce carbon emissions for its stakeholders through sophisticated route optimization technology. The transportation sector is one of the main sources of global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 15% in 2019, according to the EPA. That is why sustainability in the last-mile part of the supply chain is a crucial role for Dispatch to lead by example. In a time when environmental sustainability is a top priority for businesses,…

25 Aug

Powerhouse Latino Leaders to Re{frame} Your Story at the 2024 ALPFA Convention

Celebrity Gossip

LAS VEGAS, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) is set to host its 52nd Annual Convention, themed “Re{frame} Your Story,” from August 4-8, 2024, in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, Nevada. This milestone event is expected to draw a record-breaking 5,000 attendees, highlighting the incredible economic and social contributions of Latinos across a myriad of industries. “Our theme, ‘Re{frame} Your Story,’ is a powerful reminder that we have the ability to redefine our narratives and create a lasting authentic impact,” said Damian Rivera, President and CEO of ALPFA. “This convention is about…

25 Aug

Global Viral Inactivation Market Overview And Statistics For 2024-2033

Business

Viral Inactivation Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company’s Viral Inactivation Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 You Can Now Pre Order Your Report To Get A Swift Deliver With All Your Needs ” — The Business Research Company LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The viral inactivation market has experienced robust growth in recent years, expanding from $4.54 billion in 2023 to $4.98 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period…

23 Aug

Tortilla Market Analysis With Opportunity Segments For 2024-2033

Business

Tortilla Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company’s Tortilla Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 You Can Now Pre Order Your Report To Get A Swift Deliver With All Your Needs” — The Business Research Company LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The tortilla market has experienced robust growth in recent years, expanding from $46.43 billion in 2023 to $50.33 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to…

Oasis Secures M Series A Extension to Automate Non-Human Identity Security

23 Aug

Oasis Secures $35M Series A Extension to Automate Non-Human Identity Security

Tech

Amidst strong demand, the company has doubled its valuation in less than six months NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Oasis Security, the leading provider of Non-human Identity Management (NHIM) solutions, announced today that it has raised a Series A Extension of $35 million, just three months after emerging from stealth. The round was co-led by existing investors Accel, Cyberstarts and Sequoia Capital, doubling the company’s Series A valuation. Oasis has raised a total of $75 million to date. The exponential growth of Non-Human Identities used for workload-to-workload access, including system accounts, secrets, keys, and tokens, has created a…

23 Aug

On the U.S.-Philippine Agreement Regarding the Processing of U.S. Special Immigrant Visa Applicants from Afghanistan

Politics

The United States and the Philippines have reached an agreement on allowing a limited number of Afghan nationals to transit to the Philippines to complete their visa processing for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and resettlement to the United States. The U.S. government is supporting necessary services for those Afghans temporarily in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical, and transportation to complete visa processing. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/on-the-u-s-philippine-agreement-regarding-the-processing-of-u-s-special-immigrant-visa-applicants-from-afghanistan/

23 Aug

On the U.S.-Philippine Agreement Regarding the Processing of U.S. Special Immigrant Visa Applicants from Afghanistan

Politics

The United States and the Philippines have reached an agreement on allowing a limited number of Afghan nationals to transit to the Philippines to complete their visa processing for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and resettlement to the United States. The U.S. government is supporting necessary services for those Afghans temporarily in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical, and transportation to complete visa processing. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/on-the-u-s-philippine-agreement-regarding-the-processing-of-u-s-special-immigrant-visa-applicants-from-afghanistan/

22 Aug

Royal Caribbean Group announces proposed offering of senior unsecured notes to refinance certain series of its senior notes due 2029

Celebrity Gossip

MIAMI, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) (the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced a private offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2033 (the “Notes”). The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the Notes, together with borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facilities, to redeem all of its outstanding 9.250% Senior Notes due 2029 and a portion of its outstanding 8.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (including, in each case, to pay fees and expenses in connection with such redemption). The Notes are being…