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U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo seeks bids for HVAC equipment purchase and installation
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo has announced the release of a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the purchase and installation of HVAC equipment.
Samsung unveils micro-scale LED TV with enhanced color precision
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its Micro RGB display, which it describes as the world’s first large-screen TV with a micro-scale RGB LED backlight.
U.S. offers up to $5 million reward for information on Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of State announced on August 12, 2025, that it is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as “Barbecue.” The announcement was...
Fulbright FLTA program opens applications for Lebanese Arabic instructors
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program is now open for applications for its 2026 cycle.
World Bank-backed project helps protect Can Tho City from chronic Mekong Delta flooding
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Flooding has long disrupted life in Can Tho City, located in Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta.
Sun Life’s AI agent Iris wins CIO Award for boosting productivity
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. has been recognized as a 2025 CIO Awards Canada winner for its GenAI-powered virtual agent, Iris.
U.S. raises travel advisory for Democratic Republic of the Congo amid rising violence
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising the alert to Level 3 and advising travelers to reconsider visiting due to crime and civil unrest.
Macquarie Bank cuts home loan and deposit rates with quick implementation
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Macquarie Bank will lower its variable home loan reference rates by 0.25% per annum, effective from August 15, 2025.
U.S. congressional delegation visits PNG for talks on bilateral cooperation
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers visited Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from August 10 to 12 to meet with government officials, business leaders, and civil society representatives.
Oxford-led study finds filtering data helps secure open-source AI against misuse
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford, in collaboration with EleutherAI and the UK AI Security Institute, has found that filtering training data can help prevent openly available artificial intelligence models from being used...
Hannover Re posts higher half-year profit and boosts reserves amid catastrophe claims
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Hannover Re reported a 13.2% increase in group net income for the first half of 2025, reaching EUR 1.3 billion despite high catastrophe losses in the first quarter.
U.S. Embassy Tirana issues emergency alert as wildfires prompt evacuations across Albania
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has issued an emergency message to American citizens in Albania as wildfires continue to affect multiple regions across the country.
U.S. Embassy in Colombia schedules federal benefits visits in four cities for late August
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Pereira from August 25 to 28, 2025, to provide services related to U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.
Alphabet’s Thomas Kurian to speak at Goldman Sachs technology conference
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Alphabet Inc. announced that Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, will take part in the Goldman Sachs 2025 Communacopia + Technology Conference.
Flight suspensions announced at Islamabad airport during Independence Day preparations
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Temporary flight suspensions have been announced at Islamabad International Airport as the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) prepares for Independence Day celebrations.
Oxford study links pre-IVF weight loss with higher natural conception chances
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
A new study led by the University of Oxford has found that women with obesity who are seeking IVF are 47% more likely to conceive naturally after participating in weight loss interventions.
U.S. Embassy in Tunis seeks suppliers for iPhones and accessories
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced a request for quotations (RFQ) for the purchase of 20 iPhone 14 devices, along with related accessories such as screen protectors, clear cases, and EU home chargers.
U.S. Embassy Tirana issues safety alert amid wildfires across Albania
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has issued a warning to American citizens regarding several wildfires occurring across Albania.
Karin M. Lang appointed deputy director at American Institute in Taiwan
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Karin M. Lang has begun her tenure as Deputy Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), taking up the post in Taipei on August 8, 2025.
Ambassador Lamora highlights role of think tanks at Central Africa forum
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
At the 2025 Central Africa Think Tank Forum, U.S. Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora addressed an audience of policymakers, civil society leaders, and academics from across the region.