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Lake Victoria faces pollution crisis; regional efforts underway
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Lake Victoria, a vital resource for East Africa, is facing significant environmental challenges.
World Bank extends aid for rural home construction in earthquake-hit Türkiye
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The World Bank has announced additional funding of €200 million ($207.5 million) to support the construction of rural homes in Türkiye, following the devastating earthquakes in February 2023.
US issues travel advisory for specific regions in Kenya
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Kenya, urging caution due to concerns over crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
ING progresses with €2 billion share buyback plan
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
ING has provided an update on its ongoing €2.0 billion share buyback programme, initially announced on October 31, 2024.
World Bank funds Sergipe's move towards improved connectivity and energy efficiency
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a $53.6 million financing package to improve digital infrastructure, expand broadband access, increase energy efficiency, and modernize public services in Sergipe, Brazil.
International trade agreements advance economic relations among key global partners
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, which covers trade in goods and services, became effective on December 29, 2022.
US announces visa restrictions over forced returns of Uyghurs
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign government officials involved in the forced return of Uyghurs and other ethnic or religious groups to China.
G7 foreign ministers emphasize maritime security amid rising global challenges
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The G7 Foreign Ministers, representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, along with the High Representative of the European Union, have issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to...
Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine war resolution focusing on ceasefire
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
President Donald J. Trump and President Vladimir Putin held a conversation focused on the Ukraine war, emphasizing the need for peace and a ceasefire.
World Bank hosts second annual Global Digital Summit
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The World Bank Group hosted the second annual Global Digital Summit on March 18, 2025, in Washington.
Crypto advisor on Nigeria: Will crypto regulation 'support adoption or slow it'
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Nigeria is poised to introduce taxes on cryptocurrency transactions as the use of stablecoins in the country reaches $21.8 billion, according to Georg Brameshuber, a crypto advisor.
Crypto Price Movements on March 16, 2025
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
Tracking the latest price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on March 16, 2025.
Binance launches zero-fee trading for all swaps in Binance Wallet
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
Binance has announced a promotional period during which it will waive all trading fees for swaps conducted through Binance Wallet.
Binance CMO: Blockchain Week docuseries 'captures the heart and soul of our shared vision for a decentralized future'
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
Rachel Conlan, Chief Marketing Officer at Binance, said that the newly released Blockchain Week docu-series showcases the essence of a decentralized future, aligning with Binance's mission to unite and educate the global crypto community.
G7 Foreign Ministers discuss global security challenges at Charlevoix meeting
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
The G7 Foreign Ministers, representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union's High Representative, have issued a statement following their meeting in Charlevoix.
U.S.-Singapore ties celebrated at AmCham's remodeled office reopening
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
Charge d’Affaires Casey Mace recently addressed the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, marking the reopening and remodeling of its office.
G7 foreign ministers commit to securing maritime domains amid rising threats
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
The G7 Foreign Ministers, alongside the High Representative of the European Union, have issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to ensuring a free and secure maritime domain.
Rubio discusses Houthi threat and diplomacy with Russia's Lavrov
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
G7 foreign ministers address global conflicts; emphasize support for Ukraine
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
The G7 Foreign Ministers, including representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, have released a statement addressing several...
Nigeria hosts its first national spelling bee final
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
History was made in Lagos on March 14, 2025, as Amazing-Grace Ahuoyiza Ebiebi Salami, an 11-year-old student from Greenpath Preparatory School in Abuja, emerged as Nigeria’s first Spellingbee In Nigeria (SpIN) National Champion.