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Allianz releases report highlighting key personal concerns for 2025

The Allianz Group, a global insurer and asset manager, has released its 3am Report, which identifies the main personal concerns for individuals in 2025.


U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain announces regular operations for October 21

The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain has announced that it will be open on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.


World Bank highlights urgent need for action against global lead pollution

Lead pollution remains a significant but often overlooked development challenge, according to new findings released on October 20, 2025.


Lisa Miller & Associates warn Floridians can’t renew federal flood insurance amid shutdown

Lisa Miller & Associates announced in a press release that Floridians are unable to renew federal flood insurance during the government shutdown.


Lisa Miller & Associates highlight small hail’s impact on roofs amid Florida insurance reforms

Lisa Miller & Associates announced in a press release that new research indicates small hail causes significant roof damage.


Florida Realtors report Citizens defers flood documentation amid NFIP shutdown

Florida Realtors announced in a press release that Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will allow new and renewing policyholders to defer submitting required flood insurance documentation due to the federal government shutdown affecting National...


Florida Realtors updates flood risk disclosures for buyers and renters

Florida Realtors announced updates to its Flood Disclosure and the addition of a Lease Flood Disclosure in Form Simplicity, aligning with new state rules requiring sellers and landlords to disclose flood risks.


China launches WTO dispute over India’s measures on batteries and e-vehicles

China has formally raised a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding certain Indian policies affecting batteries, auto parts, and electric vehicles.


Johnson & Johnson reports positive early results from SunRISe-4 bladder cancer study

Johnson & Johnson announced results from the primary analysis of its ongoing Phase 2b SunRISe-4 study, which evaluated the combination of INLEXZO (gemcitabine intravesical system) and intravenous cetrelimab in patients with muscle invasive bladder...


Toyota Motor Europe reports record vehicle sales for first nine months of 2025

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has reported record sales of 930,452 vehicles in the first nine months of 2025, surpassing previous performance levels.


NCUA schedules public hearing and comment period for draft budget

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has announced a public hearing on its draft budget for 2026-2027.


Howden Re leaders highlight growth prospects for Europe’s MGA market

The Managing General Agent (MGA) market in Europe is experiencing significant growth, with industry leaders projecting it could reach $50 billion within five years.


World Bank Group annual meetings focus on holistic economic growth and job creation

This year’s World Bank Group Annual Meetings focused on a new strategy aimed at supporting entire economic ecosystems rather than isolated projects.


NCUA proposes formal removal of reputation risk from supervisory program

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to formally remove the use of reputation risk from its supervisory program.


Howden Re leaders discuss adapting to changes in global reinsurance market

Sebastian Cook, Deputy CEO of Howden Re International, said that reinsurance rates have eased from their peak in 2023 but are still much higher than they were during the previous decade.


United States congratulates Rodrigo Paz on Bolivian presidential victory

The United States has extended its congratulations to Rodrigo Paz on his election as Bolivia’s president.


U.S. marks four years since detention of embassy staff by Houthis in Yemen

Today marks four years since the Iran-backed Houthi group detained Yemeni staff working at the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a. The incident, which occurred in 2021, has been a source of ongoing concern for U.S. officials and the families of those...


U.S. Embassy warns against visiting government facilities in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened alert

The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago has issued a security alert advising individuals to avoid all U.S. government facilities in the country through the upcoming holiday weekend due to an increased state of alert.


World Bank reviews iTEKAD social finance initiative supporting Malaysian microentrepreneurs

The iTEKAD initiative, introduced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) in May 2020, is a social finance program designed to assist low-income microentrepreneurs in Malaysia.


World Bank introduces flexible financing tools under IDA21 for development aid

As global challenges intensify, the International Development Association (IDA) is introducing new options for donor contributions under its IDA21 initiative.