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German court fines AfD politician over meme amid debate on satire and free speech
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
A German court has fined Petr Bystron, a member of the European Parliament for the Alternative for Germany (AfD), €11,250 for sharing a meme.
World Bank estimates $183 million in damages from August earthquake in eastern Afghanistan
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
The World Bank Group has released a new report estimating that the 6.0 magnitude earthquake which struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31 caused approximately $183 million in direct physical damages to buildings and infrastructure.
UBS announces board changes; Gähwiler retires after merger role
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Lukas Gähwiler will step down from his position as Vice Chairman of the UBS Group AG Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 2026.
ANZ finances major green loan for electric bus rollout in Melbourne
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
ANZ has announced the provision of a significant green structured asset financing facility to subsidiary companies associated with ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC).
Johnson & Johnson reports positive phase 2 results for nipocalimab in Sjögren’s disease
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Johnson & Johnson has announced results from the Phase 2 DAHLIAS study, published in The Lancet, indicating that nipocalimab, an investigational FcRn inhibitor, significantly reduced disease activity and severity in patients with...
Johnson & Johnson reports positive long-term results for oral peptide icotrokinra in plaque psoriasis
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Johnson & Johnson has released new long-term data from its Phase 3 ICONIC-TOTAL study, evaluating the investigational oral peptide icotrokinra in adults and adolescents with plaque psoriasis affecting challenging areas such as the scalp, genitals,...
U.S. Navy ship to visit Trinidad and Tobago for joint defense exercises
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
The USS Gravely (DDG-107) is scheduled to visit Trinidad and Tobago from October 26 to 30, docking in Port of Spain.
Howden Re’s Luigi Boglione discusses shifts in facultative reinsurance strategy
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
As the reinsurance market transitions from a hard to a softer phase, facultative reinsurance is shifting from being primarily transactional to serving as a strategic tool for insurers.
U.S. Embassy urges vigilance for Americans in Cameroon after election protests
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
U.S. citizens in Cameroon are being advised to exercise increased caution following the country's recent presidential elections.
U.S. Embassy Bogota issues alert ahead of Plaza de Bolivar demonstration
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
A large demonstration is planned for Friday, October 24, at 4 p.m. in Plaza de Bolivar, the main square in Bogota, Colombia.
UBS announces executive board changes amid Credit Suisse integration
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
UBS has announced several changes to its Group Executive Board, effective January 1, 2026.
UBS announces executive board changes ahead of Credit Suisse integration completion
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
UBS Group AG announced several changes to its Group Executive Board, effective January 1, 2026, following the nomination of Markus Ronner as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
NCUA reschedules public hearing for draft budget; comment deadline extended
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has rescheduled its public hearing on the draft budget for 2026-2027.
WTO-IMF economists introduce new index for tracking global trade policy changes
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Economists from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have developed a new tool designed to track global trade policy activity.
U.S. Embassy issues alert ahead of Anti-Sanctions Day demonstrations in Harare
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The United States Embassy in Harare has issued a demonstration alert ahead of Anti-Sanctions Day, which will be observed on Saturday, October 25.
UK first-time buyer demand normalizes after stamp duty changes
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The proportion of first-time homebuyers in the UK choosing properties priced under £300,000 decreased to 64.3 per cent in September, following a peak of 72.0 per cent in May.
World Bank-backed programs expand clean water access for millions across Ethiopia
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
Since 2014, the World Bank has played a significant role in supporting Ethiopia’s efforts to expand access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services.
Government funds new £15m innovation hub as part of wider Oxford-Cambridge growth plan
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The UK government has announced an investment of at least £15 million in the Cambridge Innovation Hub, aiming to strengthen Cambridge’s position as a global centre for innovation.
Volkswagen appoints Karsten Schnake as new head of procurement
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
Karsten Schnake will take over as the new Board Member for Procurement at Volkswagen Passenger Cars and join the Extended Executive Committee starting November 1, 2025.
Government funds new innovation hub as part of Oxford-Cambridge growth plan
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The Cambridge Innovation Hub will receive at least £15 million in government funding as part of a larger £500 million investment package aimed at supporting growth along the Oxford to Cambridge corridor.