News from April 2025
USS Blue Ridge makes first Cairns visit since 2013 amid U.S.-Australia alliance support
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The USS Blue Ridge, the flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet, docked in Cairns, Australia, on April 16, 2025, marking its first visit to the city since 2013.
INSEAD launches Global AI Forum Series in 2025, focusing on societal impact
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
INSEAD, known as The Business School for the World, has announced the initiation of its INSEAD Global AI Forum Series 2025.
DBS Hong Kong supports Henderson Land with HKD 5 billion sustainability-linked loan
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and Henderson Land Development Company Limited have announced the completion of a HKD 5 billion bilateral multi-tranche sustainability-linked loan (SLL) and a social loan this month.
Urban wildflowers may harm bee health due to metal contamination, study finds
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
Wildflowers cultivated on urban lands previously used for industrial activities may pose risks to bee populations due to accumulated metal contaminants, according to a new study.
U.S. and Philippines boost maritime security against hazardous materials trafficking
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The United States and the Philippines conducted a joint maritime security training session from March 24 to 28 in Manila.
New requirements for non-immigrant visa interviews at U.S. Embassy in La Paz
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
Starting May 1, 2025, those applying for non-immigrant visas (NIV) at the U.S. Embassy in La Paz must ensure that their online non-immigrant visa application, known as the DS-160 form, has a confirmation number matching the number used to schedule...
World Bank debars Xinjiang Xiaohaizi for 15 months over project fraud
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The World Bank Group has announced a 15-month debarment of the Chinese company Xinjiang Xiaohaizi Water Conservancy Construction and Installation Engineering Co.
United States opposes UN resolution on sustainable forest management
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The United States has expressed its opposition to a recent resolution aimed at promoting the UN Decade of Sustainable Forest Management.
Secretary Rubio to engage in Paris talks on Russia-Ukraine peace efforts
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with European leaders in Paris from April 16 to April 18 to discuss ongoing efforts to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
U.S. Congressional delegation visits Taiwan for high-level meetings
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
A U.S. Congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan from April 16-19, 2025, led by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy.
WTO members address AI's impact on global trade and policies
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat presented key findings from a report released in November 2024, titled "Trading with intelligence: How AI shapes and is shaped by international trade".
IMF reaches staff-level agreements with The Gambia on financial arrangements
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Eva Jenkner, conducted discussions in Banjul from April 2 to April 16, 2025.
U.S. Consulate General in Almaty to host auction on May 31, 2025
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The U.S. Consulate General in Almaty has announced an upcoming auction to take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
IMF advises Libya on economic recovery amidst oil disruption
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made preliminary findings from its Article IV mission to Libya, addressing economic factors affecting the country in 2024.
American Center Chennai offers free STEM workshops for students this summer
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The American Center at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai is launching free summer activities focused on STEM subjects for students between April 21 and May 30, 2025.
New research framework aims to improve prediction of animal movements amidst global change
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
An international team of researchers has presented a new framework to enhance predictions of animal movements in response to rapidly changing environmental conditions.
AIT invites bids for power distribution maintenance services
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has issued a solicitation for a company to provide Power Distribution Maintenance Services.
US calls for end of violence in eastern DRC at UN briefing
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The United Nations Security Council held a briefing focused on the Great Lakes Region of Africa, where the United States expressed grave concern over the ongoing situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Study finds potential bee health risk from wildflowers on urban land
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
Wildflowers on disused urban land may pose a risk to bee health due to the accumulation of harmful metals such as lead, arsenic, and chromium in their nectar, a recent study indicates.
New study challenges theories on Earth's water origin
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
Researchers at the University of Oxford have made a significant discovery regarding the origin of water on Earth.