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Amazon partners with UnionBank to expand AI-powered data access in the Philippines

Amazon has announced that Union Bank of the Philippines has adopted Amazon Quick Suite, enabling over 200 business users to analyze data through natural language.


U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of Bangladesh parliamentary election

Bangladesh's Election Commission has scheduled the next parliamentary election and a national referendum for February 12, 2026.


Doha Bank issues $150 million digital bond with Standard Chartered leading coordination

Doha Bank has completed the issuance of a USD150 million digital bond, marking one of Qatar’s earliest digitally native dollar bond offerings.


Morgan Stanley acquires LAX-area delivery facility for $211 million

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through its real estate arm Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), has acquired a last-mile delivery distribution facility near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for $211 million.


Binance Charity announces $200,000 pledge to support flood relief in Southern Thailand

Binance Charity has announced a pledge of $200,000 to the Thai Red Cross Society.


United States and Vietnam hold ceremony for return of possible MIA remains

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and the Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) conducted the 171st repatriation ceremony at Gia Lam Airfield in Hanoi on December 13, 2025.


Security alert issued after deadly attack targets Jewish community near Bondi Beach

At least 15 people were killed and 40 injured in a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community near Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on December 14, 2025.


World Bank supports Uzbek businesses with $105 million financing package

The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan and a $5 million grant to Uzbekistan for the Access to Finance for Jobs and Growth Project (FINGROW).


Swansea University ranks among top UK institutions for environmental sustainability

Swansea University has been recognized as a first-class institution for its environmental efforts, ranking 13th among UK universities in the People & Planet University League.


HSBC sends scheme document for proposed privatisation of Hang Seng Bank

HSBC Holdings plc and Hang Seng Bank have announced the publication and despatch of the Scheme Document related to HSBC’s proposed privatisation of Hang Seng Bank.


U.S. Embassy reminds travelers to check passport validity before holiday trips

As the holiday season approaches, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is reminding American travelers to review their passport validity before traveling to the Dominican Republic.


U.S. Embassy announces federal benefits unit visits Colombian cities in January

Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Colombia will visit Bogota, Medellin, and Pereira to provide services related to U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.


Meta launches campaign highlighting MSME growth through digital tools in India

92% of businesses using Meta Platforms in India are micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to the company.


U.S. and Paraguay sign Status of Forces Agreement to boost security cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano met to sign a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and Paraguay.


World Bank report proposes solutions for air pollution in South Asia

Air pollution in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills (IGP-HF) of South Asia continues to pose significant health and economic challenges, according to a new report released by the World Bank.


U.S. Embassy expresses condolences after death of Brown University student

The U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan has expressed condolences following the death of Brown University student Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov on December 13.


U.S. Embassy DEA supports arrest of two men linked to record cocaine seizure

On December 10, the U.S. Embassy’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Vetted Unit, in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Special Investigative Unit (SIU), arrested two Trinidadian citizens, Daveanan Deonarine and...


World Bank-backed report proposes clean air roadmap for Indo-Gangetic Plains

Air pollution in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills continues to pose significant health and economic challenges for South Asia.


World Bank reviews impact of SFTAS program on Nigeria's fiscal governance

The World Bank has published a report titled "Fiscal Governance Reform in Nigeria: Lessons from the State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability Program (SFTAS)," which reviews fiscal reforms implemented across Nigeria’s 36 states...


World Bank approves $250 million for Uzbek municipal upgrades targeting one million residents

The World Bank has approved a $250 million financing package to help Uzbekistan improve municipal infrastructure and services in 16 districts and cities.