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UOB Heartbeat Run raises S$3.1 million for charities across Asia

About 24,000 participants joined the annual UOB Heartbeat Run across several Asian markets, raising S$3.1 million for children and families supported by 25 charities worldwide.


WTO members discuss plastics pollution measures and highlight new support initiatives at MC14

Representatives from China and Australia, acting as co-coordinators of the Dialogue on Plastics Pollution (DPP) along with Barbados, Ecuador, Fiji, and Morocco, presented five draft documents proposed for consideration at the 14th WTO Ministerial...


FSB advises authorities on improving AI risk monitoring in finance

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released a report offering guidance to authorities on monitoring the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector.


U.S. Embassy Sarajevo issues notice on EU entry/exit system rollout for travelers

The U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo has issued a notice regarding the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which will begin implementation on October 12, 2025.


World Bank publishes five-volume report on desalination governance and economics

The World Bank has released a new report addressing the growing issue of water scarcity, which is being made worse by factors such as increasing population, changing rainfall patterns, and heightened water stress.


World Bank launches incentive framework supporting cross-border solutions for global challenges

The World Bank introduced its Framework for Financial Incentives (FFI) in February 2025, offering middle-income countries benefits such as increased financing, extended repayment terms, and reduced interest rates for projects that generate...


IMF reviews progress on economic reform program with Haitian authorities

A virtual mission led by Camilo E. Tovar from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held between September 30 and October 8, 2025, to review Haiti’s progress under its Staff-Monitored Program (SMP).


U.S. Embassy Belgrade issues alert ahead of student demonstration on October 11

On October 11, a student demonstration is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. in front of the Faculty of Law in Belgrade.


Volkswagen Group reports higher global vehicle deliveries driven by strong electric car demand

Volkswagen Group reported that its global vehicle deliveries reached 6.6 million by the end of September 2025, reflecting a 1.2 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year.


European Union introduces new biometric entry/exit system for U.S. travelers

The European Union will introduce the Entry/Exit System (EES) for foreign travelers, including U.S. citizens, beginning October 12, 2025.


U.S. Embassy issues safety advisory amid planned protests across Pakistan

The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulates General in Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar are monitoring planned protest activity throughout Pakistan on October 10, 2025.


U.S. Embassy Berlin issues alert ahead of planned Gaza protest march

A demonstration is planned in Berlin on Saturday, October 11, to protest the war in Gaza.


IMF staff completes economic assessment mission in Kenya

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Haimanot Teferra, visited Nairobi from September 25 to October 9, 2025.


Siemens and Envalior partner on sustainable SIRIUS 3RQ4 coupling relay

Siemens and Envalior have announced a collaboration aimed at producing more sustainable electrical products.


U.S. Embassy in Paris schedules consular services in Rennes for November 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Paris has announced a consular outreach event in Rennes, scheduled for November 12, 2025.


IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth review for Ghana's credit facility

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ruben Atoyan concluded meetings in Accra from September 29 to October 10, 2025, as part of the fifth review of Ghana’s three-year program under the Extended Credit Facility.


U.S. Embassy Dakar advises caution after Rift Valley Fever outbreak in northern Senegal

An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) has been declared by the Senegal Ministry of Health in northern Senegal.


Johnson & Johnson MedTech launches major ventricular arrhythmia care registry

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has launched the Collaborative Outcomes Registry for Evidence in Ventricular Arrhythmias (CORE-VA), a new registry designed to collect data on the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia (VT).


Group of major banks explores reserve-backed digital money for G7 currencies

A consortium of major international banks is examining the possibility of issuing a digital form of money that would be fully backed by reserves and pegged one-to-one with G7 currencies.


U.S. Embassy warns Americans about planned solidarity march in Georgetown

A public demonstration is planned in Georgetown, Guyana, on Saturday, October 11, 2025.