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Most UK businesses see benefits from rising government defence spending
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2025
More than half of UK businesses expect to benefit from increased government investment in defence, according to new research from the Barclays Business Prosperity Index.
Nine Americans begin Peace Corps service after swearing-in ceremony in Surabaya
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2025
Nine Americans have been sworn in as Peace Corps volunteers in Indonesia, joining nearly 600 others who have served since the program was re-established in the country in 2010.
U.S. Embassy in Pristina plans crisis response drill with Kosovo Police
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Pristina and the Kosovo Police will conduct a large-scale joint crisis response exercise on Friday, December 12, between 15:00 and 21:00.
Community-Based Recovery Project supports displaced women in Sahel through skills training
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2025
The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are working together with international partners, including the World Bank, to implement the Community-Based Recovery and Stabilization Project for the Sahel (PCRSS).
NCUA launches deregulation project with first round of proposed rule changes
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has announced the initial phase of its Deregulation Project, an initiative aimed at reviewing and potentially revising existing regulations.
Sera Markoff becomes first woman appointed Plumian Professor at University Of Cambridge
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2025
Professor Sera Markoff has been appointed as the 17th Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at the University of Cambridge.
Senior U.S. officials visit Guyana to discuss security partnership
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2025
U.S. Department of War officials visited Guyana to meet with senior government and defense leaders, aiming to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Nu Quantum raises $60 million in largest UK early-stage quantum tech round
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2025
Nu Quantum, a company that originated from the University of Cambridge, has secured $60 million in Series A funding to advance its quantum computer networking technology.
United States and South Korea hold tenth Senior Economic Dialogue focusing on trade and security
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2025
Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and Republic of Korea Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina met in Washington to conduct the U.S.-ROK Senior Economic Dialogue (SED).
Swansea University honors Dr Laurent Charlet for contributions to environmental science
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2025
Swansea University has presented an honorary award to Dr Laurent Charlet, a professor at the University of Grenoble-Alpes and a leading figure in environmental science.
Eight Cambridge researchers receive €17 million in ERC Consolidator Grants
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2025
Eight researchers from the University of Cambridge have been awarded a total of €17 million through the European Research Council’s (ERC) Consolidator Grants.
U.S. Embassy warns Americans of possible disruptions from Portugal’s nationwide strike December 11
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon has notified American citizens about a nationwide strike scheduled for December 11 in Portugal.
U.S. Embassy Tunis invites applications for summer 2026 educator exchange program
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) program for secondary school educators.
Standard Chartered Foundation partners with UNICEF GenU for jobs initiative targeting young women
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2025
The Standard Chartered Foundation and UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) have announced a new partnership aimed at helping 1,500 young women in Kenya and Nigeria secure jobs over the next three years.
World Bank Group appoints Juan Diego Alonso as representative for Equatorial Guinea
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2025
The World Bank Group has named Juan Diego Alonso as its new Resident Representative for Equatorial Guinea.
University of Cambridge appoints Roland Sinker CBE for inclusive innovation roadmap
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2025
Roland Sinker CBE, CEO of Cambridge University Hospitals, has been appointed to lead a review on how the University of Cambridge can deliver inclusive innovation and growth.
U.S. Embassy in Bolivia advises eligible adults to renew passports by mail
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2025
U.S. citizens in Bolivia seeking to renew their 10-year validity adult passports are encouraged by the U.S. Embassy in La Paz and the Consular Agency in Santa Cruz to use courier mail for the renewal process if they meet certain criteria.
World Bank supports South Asian countries’ efforts against severe regional air pollution
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2025
South Asia continues to struggle with some of the world's highest levels of air pollution, particularly in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills.
United States voices opposition to SDGs integration at reconvened CND/CCPCJ sessions
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2025
The United States delivered a statement at the reconvened 68th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and the 34th Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna, Austria, on December 4, 2025.
U.S. Embassy in Guinea seeks bids for vehicle maintenance agreement
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Conakry, Guinea, has announced a request for quotations to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for preventive maintenance services on vehicles operated by the U.S. Department of State.