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Nigeria braces for nationwide protests over telecom tariff hikes
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has announced plans for nationwide protests on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
U.S. Visa Services announces temporary suspension ahead of new system launch
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
The U.S. Visa Services will undergo a significant transition to a new system starting February 8, 2025.
Trump proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
Today marks the recognition of February 2025 as National Black History Month.
Marco Rubio becomes highest-ranking Hispanic American official as Secretary of State
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
Marco Rubio, a seasoned politician from Florida, has been confirmed as the United States Secretary of State.
Austria contributes EUR 200k to boost developing economies' participation in international trade
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
Austria has allocated EUR 200,000 to support developing economies in their efforts to engage more fully in international trade.
Trump administration outlines priorities for second term's foreign policy
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
Serving as the United States' 72nd Secretary of State, a senior official has outlined the core mission for the second Trump administration's Department of State.
BaFin announces warning on unauthorized services by Swiss Partners AG
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a consumer warning regarding Swiss Partners AG, which is allegedly offering unauthorized banking and financial services through its website.
Rubio discusses canal concerns with Panamanian president
By Globe Banner | Feb 2, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha in Panama City.
Shannon Dolan leads U.S.-Saudi technical cooperation program
By Globe Banner | Feb 2, 2025
Dr. Shannon Dolan currently serves as the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia.
Myanmar crisis continues four years after military coup
By Globe Banner | Feb 2, 2025
Today marks four years since the military coup in Myanmar, which has led to significant unrest and humanitarian crises in the region.
Marco Rubio meets U.S. Embassy staff in Panama City
By Globe Banner | Feb 2, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently attended a meet and greet with employees and families at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City.
Fed pauses rate cuts amid mixed analyst expectations
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
The Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest rate cuts was anticipated by analysts, with no significant market reaction following the announcement.
President Trump proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
Today, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation recognizing February 2025 as National Black History Month.
John McNamara appointed Chargé d’Affaires at US Embassy in Bogota
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
John McNamara, a native of New York City and a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, has assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, at the United States Embassy in Bogota, Colombia as of February 1, 2025.
Myanmar crisis escalates four years after military coup
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
Today marks four years since the Myanmar military overthrew the country's democratically elected government, creating a significant crisis in the Indo-Pacific region.
Social Security payments suspended due to missing foreign enforcement questionnaire
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
Individuals who did not receive their February Social Security payments may find that their benefits have been suspended due to the Social Security Administration not receiving their Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire (FEQ).
World Bank supports Belize's blue economy with $32M project
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project aimed at advancing Belize's blue economy.
IMF mourns passing of former managing director Horst Köhler
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has expressed her condolences following the death of Horst Köhler, a former Managing Director of the IMF.
Bitcoin Strategy VP on French Binance investigation: 'France is waging war against freedom and liberty'
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Jamie Warm, Vice President of Bitcoin Strategy at Leef Brands, has criticized France's actions as a "war against freedom and liberty" in response to the ongoing investigation into Binance for alleged money laundering and tax fraud.
Binance CEO Teng: 'Crypto exists because 1.4 billion people are still unbanked'
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Binance CEO Richard Teng said that one of the company's primary objectives is to enhance financial access for communities that are underbanked and unbanked.