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Sun Life launches AI-powered notes assistant for financial advisors

Sun Life Canada has introduced a new Notes Assistant tool powered by GenAI, designed to help advisors efficiently summarize client meetings.


Karen Leeder wins Griffin Poetry Prize for translating Durs Grünbein

The Griffin Poetry Prize for 2025 has been awarded to Professor Karen Leeder for her translation of Durs Grünbein's "Psyche Running."


Great Gray partners with BlackRock for new target date retirement solution

BlackRock has been chosen by Great Gray Trust Company to provide a custom glidepath for its new target date retirement solution.


President of BMO Financial Group Quebec: 'We are one of the main commercial banks in North America'

Grégoire Baillargeon, President of BMO Financial Group Quebec, said that BMO has become a leading commercial bank across North America and plays a central role in the critical minerals sector.


Trans-Oil grain tycoon Jhashi faces civil theft claim amid oligarch ties and monopoly accusations

As Vaja Jhashi—a powerful and controversial grain baron at the center of Eastern Europe’s agro-industrial world—faces explosive allegations of civil theft and financial deception in a Florida court, a closer look at his background reveals a troubling pattern.


Scientists study cellular development across organisms

Dr. Ben Steventon and his team are delving into developmental biology to understand how animals grow from a single cell into a full organism.


Demonstrations set for June 26 across Malawi cities may cause disruptions

Multiple demonstrations are scheduled to take place on June 26, 2025, in Lilongwe, Blantyre, and Mangochi.


IMF approves $700M facility for Jordan amid continued economic resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third review of Jordan's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, allowing for an immediate purchase equivalent to SDR 97.784 million, approximately US$134 million.


Middle market businesses show resilience amid declining economic optimism

Middle market business leaders are showing resilience despite a decline in optimism for the U.S. economy, according to J.P. Morgan's 2025 Business Leaders Outlook Pulse Survey released today.


IMF completes fourth review of funding arrangements for Côte d'Ivoire

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), Extended Credit Facility (ECF), and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements for Côte d’Ivoire.


Protests erupt across Kenya prompting cautionary advice for U.S. citizens

Violent protests are occurring in various towns across Kenya, including the Nairobi Central Business District and on Thika Highway.


Online Professional English Network invites applications for Fall 2025 TESOL courses

The Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program is inviting foreign English teaching professionals to participate in its Fall 2025 online courses.


New index measures how well humans coexist with nature

A new paper published in Nature proposes a global framework that emphasizes the importance of nature in human progress.


World Bank supports Uzbekistan's small hydropower expansion with $150 million credit

The World Bank has approved a $150 million concessional credit to support Uzbekistan in enhancing its small hydropower (SHP) sector and strengthening electricity supply across the country.


U.S.-Albania partnership strengthens through cyber awareness training for prosecutors

On June 25, 2025, a representative from the U.S. Embassy and Diplomatic Security’s Antiterrorism Assistance Program addressed attendees at the Cyber Awareness for Prosecutors Course.


USA joins global discussions at UN committee on outer space

The United States is participating in the 68th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), which is taking place from June 25 to July 2, 2025.


World Bank approves $146 million grant for Syrian electricity restoration

The World Bank has approved a $146 million grant to Syria, aimed at improving the country's electricity supply and aiding its economic recovery.


Visa fee waiver for Fulbright Scholars under specific conditions

Fulbright Scholars and participants in U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs may be exempt from paying visa application processing fees.


Procedure outlined for lost/stolen green card replacement in Niamey

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides essential guidance for those needing to apply for Permanent Resident Cards, commonly known as green cards.


Consular report of birth abroad: Required documents and application process

A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) serves as proof of U.S. citizenship for children born outside the United States to American parents who fulfill specific requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).