News from December 2025
Siemens reports progress toward climate goals with focus on decarbonization and workforce development
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Siemens has reported significant progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals, focusing on decarbonization, resource efficiency, and people development.
AI’s future impact on global electricity demand may be smaller than expected
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
The growing demand for electricity driven by artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major topic in energy markets.
Swansea University launches research on buy-now-pay-later schemes and shopper debt
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
A new research project led by Swansea University aims to address the challenges faced by shoppers using buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) schemes.
John McLean named ANZ Country Head for United States
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
John McLean has been appointed as the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ANZ) Country Head for the United States of America.
Westpac survey shows rise in Australians taking on side hustles amid financial pressures
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
More than half of Australians are participating in or considering joining the side hustle economy, according to new research commissioned by Westpac.
World Bank focuses on linking operations directly with global job creation
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2025
Jobs are seen as a key result of successful development, according to the World Bank Group.
U.S., Sri Lankan military coordinate cyclone relief operations at Katunayake Air Base
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2025
Two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and Airmen from the U.S. Air Force 36th Contingency Response Group arrived at Katunayake Air Base in Sri Lanka to provide airlift and logistics support following Cyclone Ditwah.
U.S. Embassy in Samoa announces temporary suspension of consular services in December
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2025
Consular services at the U.S. Embassy in Apia, Samoa, will be unavailable from Monday, December 8, 2025, through Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
U.S. Under Secretary Allison Hooker to visit India for talks on security and technology
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2025
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker is set to visit India from December 7 to 11, with scheduled stops in New Delhi and Bengaluru.
U.S. Embassy launches tech startup pitch contest; winner advances to SelectUSA Summit
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh has announced a national pitch competition aimed at tech entrepreneurs, with the winner set to represent Bangladesh at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in the United States.
Ambassador Issa praises Lebanon’s unity during papal visit and regional dialogue efforts
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
Ambassador Issa has expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Lebanon for their reception of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV during a recent visit.
United States announces Miami as host city for 2026 G20 Leaders’ Summit
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
Next year, the United States will host the G20 summit for the first time since 2009.
United States announces exclusion of South African government from upcoming G20 summit
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
The United States is set to host the G20 summit in December 2026, marking the first time since 2009 that the event will take place on American soil.
Ambassador Merrick outlines priorities at welcome reception in Prague
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Nicholas Merrick, outlined his main objectives during a welcome reception at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Prague.
U.S. Embassy urges preparation as Pacific cyclone season begins
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
Cyclone season has started in the Pacific and is expected to continue through April 2026.
United States supports Mozambican armed forces with counterterrorism training graduation
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
On November 2025, the United States and Mozambique marked the completion of a counterterrorism training program with a graduation ceremony for 105 soldiers from the Mozambican Armed Defense Forces (FADM) at Moamba Training Camp.
Hungary, Malaysia, Philippines join Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
Hungary, Malaysia, and the Philippines have become the latest countries to sign the Artemis Accords, an international agreement that outlines principles for peaceful and responsible space exploration.
U.S. opens new consulate compound in Erbil highlighting ongoing partnership with Iraqi Kurdistan
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
The United States officially opened its new Consulate General in Erbil, Iraq, during a ceremony attended by U.S. Deputy Secretary Rigas and several high-ranking officials from the Kurdistan Regional Government.
United States announces Miami as host city for 2026 G20 summit
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
Next year, the United States will host the G20 summit for the first time since 2009.
U.S. Embassy in New Zealand opens online auction for surplus property
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in New Zealand has started an online auction for surplus government property.