News from April 2025
U.S. and Papua New Guinea begin Tamiok Strike 2025 military exercises
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – The United States and Papua New Guinea have begun the Tamiok Strike 2025, a joint military exercise to enhance the capabilities and cooperation between the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) and the U.S. military.
Efforts to tackle cervical cancer in Eastern and Southern Africa intensify
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
Cervical cancer remains a significant health threat in Eastern and Southern Africa, despite being preventable through vaccination and early screening.
Life and work of Luz Adriana Rodriguez dedicated to the Amazon
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
Luz Adriana Rodriguez, originally from Bogota, Colombia, has spent a significant part of her life dedicated to the Amazon.
ING updates on €2 billion share buyback programme progress
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
In Amsterdam, ING has provided an update on its €2.0 billion share buyback programme, originally announced on October 31, 2024.
U.S. Senators visit Estonia, discuss defense and economic cooperation
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
April 15, Tallinn – A delegation of U.S. Senators, including Florida Senator Rick Scott and Utah Senator Mike Lee, visited Estonia from April 14-15.
World Bank expands investment in early childhood education in Europe and Central Asia
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
The World Bank Group has ramped up its efforts to expand play-based early learning in Europe and Central Asia to enhance foundational skills among young children.
Trade policy review discusses Sierra Leone's trade strategies and global impacts
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently conducted a Trade Policy Review (TPR) for Sierra Leone.
U.S. Embassy Banjul seeks auctioneer services for property auction
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Banjul has announced an invitation for qualified vendors to submit their quotations for Auctioneer and Cashier Services.
U.S. Air Force Band visits Philippines for musical outreach
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
The United States Air Force Band of the Pacific recently visited the Philippines, showcasing musical performances as part of a cultural outreach effort.
U.S. Mission seeks firms for renovation at Chief of Mission Residence in Mies
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
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.
UBS Group AG plans redemption of $600 million senior notes
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
UBS has officially announced its plan to redeem the entirety of its US$600,000,000 Floating Rate Callable Senior Notes, which were due in May 2026.
IMF and Madagascar reach staff-level agreement on economic program reviews
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Constant Lonkeng, engaged in discussions with Malagasy authorities from April 2 to 14, 2025, in Antananarivo.
U.S. opposes Francesca Albanese's role as UN Special Rapporteur
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
The United States has reiterated its strong objection to Francesca Albanese's role as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories.
OFAC updates sanctions regulations with new general license for Ansarallah transactions
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
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)...
Djibouti opens second American Corner at national library
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
On April 13, 2025, an event at the Djibouti National Library marked the opening of Djibouti’s second American Corner, aiming to strengthen ties between the United States and Djibouti.
U.S. program in Brunei focuses on developing game design skills
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
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.
UOB updates financing frameworks to support SMEs' green transitions
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
UOB has announced initiatives to enhance its support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sectoral value chains, facilitating their access to sustainable financing through its Sustainable Financing Frameworks.
US State Department official aims to strengthen energy ties with Papua New Guinea
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
Kim Harrington, the Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy and Natural Resources, is currently visiting Papua New Guinea.
Research reveals link between farming, governance, and wealth inequality in ancient societies
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
A new analysis of archaeological data suggests that wealth inequality in past societies may have been shaped significantly by ecological and political conditions, rather than being an inevitable outcome of farming.
IMF reaches agreement on Ghana’s fourth review under extended credit facility
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement concerning the fourth review of Ghana’s economic program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).