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U.S. Embassy Praia seeks field engineer applicants by July 2
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Praia has announced a job opening for the position of Field Engineer FSN-09.
World Bank program boosts job opportunities for Rwandan youth
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
A young girl named Joy, who once sold oranges on the streets of Kigali due to financial hardship, has found new opportunities through the World Bank's Rwanda Priority Skills for Growth Program-for-Results (PSG).
Study examines difficulties in recognizing faces across different ethnicities
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Professor Jeremy Tree and Dr. Alex Jones from the School of Psychology have published a study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology exploring "other ethnicity blindness" or "category selective face blindness."
World Bank urges focus on scaling up global energy efficiency
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Harnessing the potential of energy efficiency in developing countries could fast-track affordable and secure energy, strengthen economies, and create jobs, according to a new World Bank report.
Swansea University achieves top 40 rank in THE Impact Rankings
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Swansea University has secured a position in the global top 40 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
Fulbright invites applications for visiting scholar program in 2026-2027
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Applications are now open for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for the academic year 2026-2027.
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program opens applications for 2026-2027
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright exchange initiative, is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 academic year.
IMF completes sixth reviews for Benin's fund facilities
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its sixth reviews of Benin's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF), as well as the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
Walter Parrs: Experienced diplomat leads U.S. mission to African Union
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Walter Parrs serves as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Mission to the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Mauritius highlighting economic resilience
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its Article IV Consultation with Mauritius, as announced on June 18, 2025.
Early human adaptability key to successful global spread
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Before the migration known as 'Out of Africa,' early human populations adapted to various challenging habitats across Africa, including forests and deserts.
Swansea University partners with Thai school for student exchange program
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
In a groundbreaking agreement between Swansea University and Thailand, students from Finn School in Bangkok will have the opportunity to join the final year of the BSc Global Business Management (Top Up) program at Swansea.
U.S. Embassy alerts travelers of global measles risk
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, has disseminated a health alert following the issuance of a Level 1 Global Travel Health Notice for measles by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Macquarie launches focused international core ETF aiming for consistent returns
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management has launched the Macquarie Focused International Core ETF (EXUS), expanding its active exchange-traded fund (ETF) platform.
Hurricane Erick threatens Oaxaca and Guerrero coasts with severe weather
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Hurricane Erick is intensifying rapidly and is projected to become a major hurricane as it approaches the coast of western Oaxaca and eastern Guerrero by early Thursday morning.
Young Trilateral Leaders Summit seeks applicants for 2026 U.S.-hosted event
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section, along with the U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Diplomacy Section, has announced a call for applications for the 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit.
U.S. ambassador celebrates independence day; announces departure from Congo
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville recently hosted a celebration marking the 249th anniversary of American Independence.
UOB joins CIPS for enhanced cross-border renminbi services
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
UOB and its subsidiary, UOB China, have entered into agreements to become direct participants in China's Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS).
Djibouti launches new portal for macroeconomic data under IMF initiative
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Djibouti has launched the National Summary Data Page (NSDP), implementing a key recommendation of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS).
Planned demonstration near U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur set for June 20
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
A demonstration is planned near the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on June 20, 2025.