News from 2025
United States signs five-year $1.8 billion health cooperation agreement with Mozambique
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
Today in Washington, D.C., Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Mozambican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas, along with Minister of Health Ussene Hilário Isse, signed a five-year Memorandum of...
World Bank approves $376 million financing package for economic reform in Piau
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a new Development Policy Financing (DPF) operation to support fiscal sustainability and economic development in the State of Piauí, Brazil.
Chinese Taipei donates $100,000 to WTO capacity-building for developing economies
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
Chinese Taipei has pledged USD 100,000 to support the World Trade Organization's (WTO) capacity-building activities aimed at helping government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs) better understand WTO...
World Bank partners with UK FCDO and UNICEF on Ukraine's SPIRIT social protection program
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
The Social Protection for Inclusion, Resilience, Innovation, and Transformation (SPIRIT) Program is providing targeted technical assistance to Ukraine in an effort to rebuild inclusive and resilient social systems.
Romania and United States reaffirm partnership during tenth strategic dialogue round
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania hosted the tenth round of the Romania-United States Strategic Dialogue on December 16, 2025.
World Bank makes job creation a key focus across all projects
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
The World Bank Group has announced that it is prioritizing job creation as a central objective in its development work.
U.S. Embassy Niamey invites Nigerien educators to apply for summer 2026 study program
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Niamey has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary Educators program, aimed at secondary school teachers and education administrators in Niger.
World Bank supports expansion of sustainable drone sector in Nepal
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
Nepal has been at the forefront of using drones for disaster response, starting with the 2015 earthquake when drones were used for damage assessment and emergency efforts.
U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo seeks vendor quotes for tactical gear
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo has issued a request for quotations (RFQ) for tactical gear, under reference number PR15556815.
Meta updates AI glasses with conversation focus and Spotify integration
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
Meta has announced a new software update for its AI glasses, introducing several features aimed at enhancing user experience.
World Bank approves $120 million loan for improved services in Salvador
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a new initiative aimed at improving access to health, education, and social assistance services in Salvador, the capital city of Bahia state in Brazil.
Meta introduces AI-powered SAM Audio for advanced sound segmentation
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2025
Meta has announced the launch of SAM Audio, an artificial intelligence model designed to segment and isolate specific sounds from complex audio recordings.
Amazon partners with UnionBank to expand AI-powered data access in the Philippines
By E. B. Graves | Dec 15, 2025
Amazon has announced that Union Bank of the Philippines has adopted Amazon Quick Suite, enabling over 200 business users to analyze data through natural language.
U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of Bangladesh parliamentary election
By Globe Banner | Dec 15, 2025
Bangladesh's Election Commission has scheduled the next parliamentary election and a national referendum for February 12, 2026.
Doha Bank issues $150 million digital bond with Standard Chartered leading coordination
By Globe Banner | Dec 15, 2025
Doha Bank has completed the issuance of a USD150 million digital bond, marking one of Qatar’s earliest digitally native dollar bond offerings.
Morgan Stanley acquires LAX-area delivery facility for $211 million
By Globe Banner | Dec 15, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through its real estate arm Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), has acquired a last-mile delivery distribution facility near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for $211 million.
Binance Charity announces $200,000 pledge to support flood relief in Southern Thailand
By Globe Banner | Dec 15, 2025
Binance Charity has announced a pledge of $200,000 to the Thai Red Cross Society.
United States and Vietnam hold ceremony for return of possible MIA remains
By Globe Banner | Dec 15, 2025
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and the Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) conducted the 171st repatriation ceremony at Gia Lam Airfield in Hanoi on December 13, 2025.
Security alert issued after deadly attack targets Jewish community near Bondi Beach
By Globe Banner | Dec 15, 2025
At least 15 people were killed and 40 injured in a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community near Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on December 14, 2025.
World Bank supports Uzbek businesses with $105 million financing package
By Globe Banner | Dec 15, 2025
The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan and a $5 million grant to Uzbekistan for the Access to Finance for Jobs and Growth Project (FINGROW).