News from August 2025
Swansea University researcher receives award for work on healthcare teaching standards
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Dr Ross Davey, a researcher at Swansea University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, has received an award from the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales to support his work on improving teaching skills among future healthcare...
Oxford scientists engineer yeast-based feed supplement for healthier honeybee colonies
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Researchers at the University of Oxford, working with Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, University of Greenwich, and the Technical University of Denmark, have developed a new method to address nutritional deficiencies in honeybee diets.
King's E-Lab launches first startup incubator with Founders at University of Cambridge
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
King’s Entrepreneurship Lab (King’s E-Lab) and Founders at the University of Cambridge have announced the 24 startups selected for King’s College’s first incubator programme.
Australian consumer confidence holds steady as cash rate cut takes effect
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Consumer confidence in Australia remained stable last week, with the ANZ-Roy Morgan index rising by 0.1 point to reach 89.4 points.
Andrew Betteridge appointed Country Head for ANZ Papua New Guinea
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Andrew Betteridge has been named as the new Country Head for ANZ Papua New Guinea, pending regulatory approval.
QED Investors appoints Kshitij Jayakrishnan as principal for Asia expansion
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
QED Investors has announced the appointment of Kshitij Jayakrishnan as principal, based in Bangalore.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management discusses Brazil's reform-driven economic prospects
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Brazil’s economic outlook is the focus of a new video discussion featuring Amy Oldenburg, Head of Emerging Markets Equity at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
KfW Research sees moderate business lending growth amid economic uncertainty
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
New data from KfW Research indicates that new lending to businesses increased by 2.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025.
Study links cash transfers for pregnant women with lower infant mortality rates
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
A recent study has found that providing a one-time, unconditional cash transfer to pregnant women can significantly reduce infant and child mortality rates.
U.S. Embassy Dhaka seeks proposals for English Language Specialist Program
By Globe Banner | Aug 24, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced a call for proposals for the English Language Specialist Program (ELSP), an initiative led by the U.S. Department of State.
U.S. congratulates Ukraine on 34th Independence Day
By Globe Banner | Aug 23, 2025
The United States has extended congratulations to the people of Ukraine on their 34th Independence Day.
U.S. issues travel warning for Valle del Cauca Department due to violent crime
By Globe Banner | Aug 23, 2025
U.S. authorities have issued a security alert advising travelers to reconsider visiting the Valle del Cauca Department in Colombia due to high levels of violent crime and terrorist activity.
ALPS coalition urges action amid worsening crisis in Sudan
By Globe Banner | Aug 23, 2025
The governments of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, along with the African Union and United Nations, have issued a joint statement expressing concern about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Cindy Diouf appointed as principal officer at U.S. Embassy Grenada
By Globe Banner | Aug 23, 2025
Cindy Diouf has been named Principal Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Grenada.
Information provided on enlistment eligibility for U.S. citizens living in the Netherlands
By Globe Banner | Aug 23, 2025
U.S. citizens in the Netherlands seeking to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces must meet specific requirements, according to information provided for those making inquiries from abroad.
Requirements outlined for non-U.S. citizens seeking enlistment in U.S. Armed Forces
By Globe Banner | Aug 23, 2025
Individuals in the Netherlands seeking to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces must meet specific eligibility requirements, according to information provided by the U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in The Netherlands.
U.S. imposes sanctions on four ICC officials over actions against Americans and Israelis
By Globe Banner | Aug 23, 2025
The U.S. government has announced new sanctions against four officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing ongoing concerns about investigations targeting American and Israeli nationals.
U.S. urges stronger public-private partnerships at OAS meeting on democracy
By Globe Banner | Aug 23, 2025
The United States has voiced support for increased cooperation between governments and the private sector in the Americas, highlighting concerns about threats to democratic institutions in parts of the region.
ALPS coalition urges action amid worsening crisis in Sudan
By Globe Banner | Aug 23, 2025
The governments of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, as well as the African Union and United Nations, have issued a joint statement expressing concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
U.S. Embassy warns Americans after violent protests erupt in Serbia
By Globe Banner | Aug 22, 2025
Large protests are expected to continue in Belgrade and across Serbia, with police estimating that tens of thousands may participate.