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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond explores tipping customs and their evolution

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has released a historical analysis examining the evolution of tipping customs in the United States.


Bank of America announces Q1 2025 financial results; details conference call

Bank of America, based in Charlotte, NC, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025.


U.S. enhances Uganda's Ebola response with monoclonal antibodies donation

Kampala, April 14, 2025 – The United States has strengthened Uganda's response to the Ebola outbreak by donating 100 vials of monoclonal antibodies to the Uganda Ministry of Health.


Consumer confidence falls amid global uncertainty and expectations of RBA rate cuts

Consumer confidence in Australia dipped by 2.6 points to reach 84.2 points last week, according to a recent report.


IMF team completes 2025 Article IV mission to Burundi

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Alexandre Chailloux, visited Burundi from March 17 to March 28 as part of the 2025 Article IV annual consultation.


ING updates on €2 billion share buyback programme progress

In Amsterdam, ING has provided an update on its €2.0 billion share buyback programme, originally announced on October 31, 2024.


U.S. Mission seeks firms for renovation at Chief of Mission Residence in Mies

The U.S. Mission in Geneva has announced a need for an A&E study to ensure the Chief of Mission Residence in Mies complies with accessibility standards.


OFAC updates sanctions regulations with new general license for Ansarallah transactions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a new general license, No. 23A, which pertains to transactions involving Ansarallah under the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations (FTOSR)...


U.S. program in Brunei focuses on developing game design skills

The U.S. Embassy in Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with the Serious Games Institute at George Mason University and Washington, D.C.-based Company E, has launched a 14-week training program focused on game design, programming, and animation.


United States extends condolences after missile attack in Sumy

The United States has expressed profound condolences in response to a missile attack in Sumy.


U.S. military commander visits Brunei to strengthen strategic partnership

Rear Admiral Jeromy Williams, Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC), has arrived in Brunei to strengthen the strategic partnership between the United States and Brunei.


U.S. Embassy warns citizens about rising protests in Algeria

Given a recent surge in protests across Algeria related to the situation in Gaza, the U.S. Embassy in Algiers has issued an alert advising American citizens to exercise caution while in public.


State Department observes increased centralization in Hong Kong threatening autonomy and rights

The U.S. Department of State has released a report on the conditions in Hong Kong covering the period from January to December 2024.


U.S. Ambassador praises Nigerian music scene at Headies pre-award event

Lagos—The U.S. Mission hosted its third pre-award reception for the Headies on the eve of Nigeria's renowned music awards show.


Standard Chartered launches sports investment fund for high-net-worth clients

Standard Chartered has introduced a new fund focused on the sports investment sector, directed at its ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high-net-worth (HNW) clients through its Global Private Bank.


Samsung unveils new rugged devices for high-demand environments in April 2025

Samsung Electronics has unveiled two new devices designed for high-intensity work environments.


Samsung and UNDP expand Generation17 program with new young leaders

Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has announced the induction of five new Young Leaders into their joint initiative, Generation17.


U.S. offers condolences after Russian missile attack on Sumy

The United States has conveyed its condolences to the victims of a missile attack on Sumy, as announced by Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, on April 13, 2025.


President and First Lady join in prayer for Holy Week 2025

The White House, April 13, 2025 President and First Lady Melania have joined Christians around the world this Holy Week in prayer as they commemorate the significant events of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.


U.S. backs CARICOM statement against Haitian government destabilization

Following recent discussions between senior U.S. officials and Mia Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the United States has expressed its support for CARICOM's statement opposing any attempts...