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U.S. addresses concerns over authoritarian participation in inter-parliamentary dialogues
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
On March 19, 2025, Kimberly J. Penland, the U.S. Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, addressed the Organization of American States (OAS) on inter-parliamentary engagement.
IMF releases new global standards for macroeconomic statistics
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has introduced the seventh edition of the Integrated Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM7).
Water scarcity: A global crisis impacting human stability
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
We often discuss climate change, biodiversity loss, migration, and other pressing global issues, but water remains a less frequently addressed topic.
DEG increases investment in North and West African sustainability-focused fund
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
DEG has announced an increase in its investment in Mediterrania Capital IV Mid-Cap, a private equity fund managed by Mediterrania Capital Partners.
U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan seeks bids for UPS maintenance services
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan has issued a request for quotations (RFQ) for UPS maintenance services at the Ashgabat Post.
Educational series 'My New Friends' targets primary school students
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
My New Friends is an educational collection in English, designed for students in the first and second cycles of basic school education.
Christoph Johnscher appointed head of IT department at KfW Group
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Christoph Johnscher will assume the role of Head of one of the IT departments at KfW Group starting April 1, 2025.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Kosovo's economic review
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth and final reviews of Kosovo's Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) Arrangement.
U.S. urges UN action on hostages held by Hamas
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, addressed the media before a United Nations Security Council meeting focused on hostages held by Hamas.
U.S., Sri Lanka strengthen ties for Indo-Pacific security
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
On March 20, 2025, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo addressed students at the National Defense College in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Raymond Greene highlights strong U.S.-Taiwan partnership at AmCham banquet
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
AIT Director Raymond Greene recently addressed the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan at the 2025 Hsieh Nian Fan Banquet.
Nationwide strike in Panama prompts guidance on protest safety
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
A nationwide strike is set to take place on Friday, March 21, 2025, initiated by construction and teachers' unions in response to social security reform law 163.
Natalie Brady appointed senior vice-president at Sun Life
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced the appointment of Natalie Brady as the company's Senior Vice-President for Capital Management and Investor Relations.
U.N. briefing addresses ongoing Middle East conflict involving Hamas
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The United Nations Security Council recently held a briefing on the ongoing situation in the Middle East, focusing on the Palestinian question.
U.S. military conducts training exercises in Papua New Guinea
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The United States has announced the arrival of seven personnel from the Security Assistance Training Command (SATCO) in Papua New Guinea.
Trump discusses steps towards peace with Zelenskyy
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
President Donald J. Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation to discuss the ongoing war and efforts towards peace.
Protests planned across Slovakia with large turnouts expected
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Protests are set to take place across Slovakia, with thousands expected to participate in various demonstrations.
Forest Investment Program concludes with lessons learned for future climate initiatives
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The Forest Investment Program (FIP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached its conclusion after more than a decade of efforts to mitigate human impact on vital tropical forests.
KfW announces leadership changes in risk management and transaction departments
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Gaetano Panno will assume the role of Head of the Non-Financial Risk Department at KfW starting April 1, 2025.
U.S current-account deficit narrows slightly in Q4 2024
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has reported a narrowing of the current-account deficit by $6.3 billion, or 2.0 percent, reaching $303.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024.