News from April 2025
J.P. Morgan celebrates record number of Forbes-ranked wealth advisors
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management has achieved a new milestone with 295 advisors named in Forbes' 2025 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking.
Samsung and Google Cloud to integrate AI in home companion robot Ballie
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
Samsung Electronics and Google Cloud have announced an expansion of their partnership, incorporating Google Cloud’s generative AI technology into Ballie, Samsung's latest home AI companion robot.
Hegseth emphasizes security cooperation at Central American conference
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the attendees of the 2025 Central American Security Conference in Panama City.
Deputy Secretary Landau and Singaporean official discuss regional collaboration
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a conversation with the Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Albert Chua.
WTO chief warns of global risks from US-China trade tensions
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization has issued a statement addressing the rising trade tensions between the United States and China.
US pushes stricter enforcement of immigration laws under Trump's administration
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
The United States is intensifying efforts to enforce immigration laws under President Trump's administration.
Plastics Dialogue plans regional workshops ahead of MC14
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
Guatemala has praised the progress made in the Plastics Dialogue, expressing readiness to contribute its domestic perspectives.
Hegseth affirms US-Egypt partnership in discussions with Egyptian Defense Chief
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
On April 8, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a call with Egypt's Minister of Defense, General Abd-al-Majid Ahmad Saqr.
IMF and Côte d'Ivoire reach agreement on economic review and reforms
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Olaf Unteroberdoerster, has concluded discussions with Côte d'Ivoire's authorities on the economic and financial programs and climate reforms supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the...
OFAC updates regulations on transactions with Ansarallah and specified provisions to Yemen
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued General License No. 22A, which is an update to the regulations concerning transactions involving Ansarallah as per the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations (GTSR) and the Foreign Terrorist...
Andrew Woeber appointed as Barclays' Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
Barclays has announced Andrew K. Woeber’s appointment as the Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions.
Febreze introduces Vanilla Suede as 2025 Scent of the Year
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
Febreze has announced Vanilla Suede as its Scent of the Year for 2025, inviting people to explore a blend that aims to evoke comfort and indulgence.
KfW IPEX-Bank reports EUR 23.9 billion in new commitments for 2024
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
KfW IPEX-Bank experienced continued success in 2024, building on the record achievements of the previous year.
U.S. Embassy marks 36 years since April 9 tragedy in Georgia
By Globe Banner | Apr 9, 2025
Today marks the 36th anniversary of the April 9 tragedy.
Samsung collaborates with Stanford Medicine to advance sleep apnea detection technology
By Globe Banner | Apr 8, 2025
Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Stanford University, announced a new research project with Stanford Medicine aimed at advancing health solutions using Samsung’s obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) feature.
Bank of America to announce Q1 2025 financial results on April 15
By Globe Banner | Apr 8, 2025
Bank of America has announced that it will report its first quarter 2025 financial results on April 15.
U.S. consular services in Papeete temporarily suspended; alternatives available
By Globe Banner | Apr 8, 2025
Routine consular services at the U.S. Consular Agency in Papeete, Tahiti, have been temporarily suspended, effective immediately. U.S. citizens who find themselves in emergency situations are advised to call 679-331-4466.
UK achieves first long-distance quantum-secured data transfer
By Globe Banner | Apr 8, 2025
Researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Cambridge have made significant progress in quantum communication by successfully demonstrating the UK's first long-distance ultra-secure data transfer over a quantum network.
Handheld device from Cambridge researchers might improve heart disease screening
By Globe Banner | Apr 8, 2025
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have introduced a handheld device that offers potential as an alternative to traditional stethoscopes for detecting heart disease.
Meta expands teen safety protections to Facebook and Messenger
By Globe Banner | Apr 8, 2025
Instagram has introduced improvements in its Teen Accounts system, aimed at enhancing safety measures for younger users.