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Bill White arrives in Belgium as ambassador-designate

Ambassador-designate Bill White and his husband Bryan Eure arrived in Belgium on November 6.


U.S., Bolivia announce new initiatives during presidential inauguration

Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau led the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on November 8, reaffirming the United States’ intention to strengthen ties with Bolivia.


U.S. sanctions North Korean banks and individuals for laundering cybercrime proceeds

The United States has imposed sanctions on two entities and eight individuals accused of supporting North Korea's efforts to launder money obtained from cybercrime and fraudulent information technology activities.


Timcast News contributor on rising U.S. auto insurance: 'This is not sustainable'

Josie Glabach, a contributor for Timcast News, has highlighted the significant increase in U.S. car insurance premiums for 2024-25.


AWS partners with Jane Goodall Institute to digitize six decades of primate research with generative AI

Amazon has announced a collaboration between its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and the Jane Goodall Institute to transform 65 years of field notes and film into an AI-powered database.


AWS launches Fastnet, a transatlantic subsea cable linking U.S. and Ireland to boost global cloud and AI capacity

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of Fastnet, a transatlantic subsea cable connecting Maryland and County Cork, Ireland.


Amazon aids flood-impacted communities across Mexico

Amazon has announced the provision of over 17,000 emergency supplies from its Disaster Relief Hub in Mexico City to aid communities affected by floods in five states.


Amazon deploys disaster relief to Jamaica and Caribbean communities after Hurricane Melissa

Amazon has announced disaster relief efforts to support Jamaica and Caribbean communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.


Amazon announces multi-year collaboration with Globe Telecom to accelerate digital transformation

Amazon has announced that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has entered a multi-year collaboration with Globe Telecom.


Amazon announces AWS Marketplace expansion in India

Amazon has announced the expansion of its AWS Marketplace in India, allowing customers to purchase software and services in Indian Rupees from both local and global providers.


Amazon backs JPXI to help JPX expand global finance and information platform

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced its support for JPX Market Innovation & Research, aiming to advance the Japan Exchange Group's (JPX) objective of becoming a global finance and information platform.


Communications Strategist on crypto kiosks: 'We should fight scammers, not a platform necessary for financial freedom'

Natalie Johnson, a former aide to U.S. Representative Nancy Mace, has emphasized the importance of implementing fraud warnings, real-time prevention measures, and data-sharing with law enforcement for crypto kiosks.


Former Chicago Police Superintendent on crypto kiosks: 'The kiosks are not the villains in this story, the villains are the scammers'

Jody Weis, former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, has expressed support for bitcoin kiosks, describing them as transparent tools beneficial to law enforcement.


Oxford-led study finds stable conditions for possible life on Saturn's moon Enceladus

A recent study led by researchers from the University of Oxford, Southwest Research Institute, and the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona has found significant heat flow at Enceladus’ north pole.


University of Oxford launches Equinox partnership with over 40 regional organizations

The University of Oxford has launched Equinox, a new partnership that brings together more than 40 organizations from industry, local government, and academia.


Morgan Stanley converts mutual fund into new Eaton Vance Income Opportunities ETF

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has converted the Morgan Stanley Income Opportunities Fund into the Eaton Vance Income Opportunities ETF, which is now trading on NYSE Arca under the ticker XAGG.


World Bank-led study highlights need for resilient transport amid rising global temperatures

Extreme heat events are increasingly challenging transportation systems worldwide, with impacts ranging from damaged infrastructure to shifts in user behavior and new pressures on transport workers.


Meta introduces new advertising features at Canadian brand summit

On October 23, Meta held the Meta Brand Building Summit: Canada Edition in Toronto, where over 200 marketing leaders gathered to discuss how brands can use Meta's platforms to connect with customers and drive brand impact.


ANZ CFO discusses full-year financial results amid strategic changes

On November 10, 2025, ANZ Chief Financial Officer Farhan Faruqui discussed the bank's full-year results in an interview with Alicia Muling, Senior Writer at bluenotes.


Hannover Re increases full-year earnings outlook following strong results

Hannover Re has reported a 7.7% increase in group net income to EUR 2.0 billion for the first nine months of 2025 and raised its earnings guidance for the full year.