News from December 2025
Wrongful death bill advances as Florida institute warns of cost risks
By V. D. Clausen | Dec 1, 2025
The Florida Justice Reform Institute (FJRI) has announced that a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding wrongful death non-economic damages in medical negligence cases is advancing towards a vote on the House floor.
U.S. Department of State renews travel advisory for Senegal
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has renewed its Travel Advisory for Senegal as of December 1, 2025.
U.S. Secretary of State congratulates Romania on National Day and highlights bilateral ties
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
On December 1, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended congratulations to Romania on its National Day.
U.S. donates over 10,000 doses of HIV prevention medicine to Botswana
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
The United States government has delivered a shipment of long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) to Botswana.
U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka updates main telephone contact number
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
American citizens in Sri Lanka are being informed of a change to the contact telephone number for the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka.
U.S., Suboi collaborate on music video for 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. Mission to Vietnam has partnered with Vietnamese rapper Suboi to release an original music video titled “Never Before.” The launch is part of a year-long campaign marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United...
WTO prepares second review of Trade Facilitation Agreement amid focus on capacity building
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are preparing for the second review of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), which is scheduled for 2026.
america celebrates fifteen years of cultural engagement in Jakarta
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
@america, the cultural center of the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, marked its 15th anniversary on December 2, 2025.
U.S. Embassy alerts Americans about planned demonstration and march in Bratislava
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
A demonstration and march are scheduled to take place in Bratislava on Tuesday, December 2.
U.S. Embassy Pristina invites American citizens to town hall meeting on December 12
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Pristina has announced a Town Hall event for American citizens, scheduled to take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00 at the embassy compound.
Deputy Secretary Landau meets ROK Vice Foreign Minister Park to discuss alliance modernization
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo in Washington.
U.S. Embassy urges immigrant visa applicants to stay active in application process
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Applicants for U.S. immigrant visas are being reminded of the importance of staying involved in their visa process to avoid potential setbacks.
OCBC expands mobile app capabilities for universal QR code payments in China
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
OCBC will become the first Singapore bank to allow its customers to scan and pay at all merchant QR codes in China using its Singapore mobile banking app.
HSBC partners with Mistral AI on multi-year initiative for global generative artificial intelligence
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
HSBC has entered into a strategic partnership with Mistral AI to accelerate the adoption of generative artificial intelligence throughout its global operations.
DEG finances expansion of Selecta one’s poinsettia production with Ugandan farm acquisition
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
As the holiday season approaches, demand for poinsettias increases, with many young plants sourced from East Africa.
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses launch in India with improved features
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) AI glasses are now available in India, offering improved video capture, longer battery life, and enhanced Meta AI features.
Sun Life Financial announces $1 billion subordinated debenture offering
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. announced plans to issue $1 billion in Series 2025-2 Subordinated Unsecured 4.56% Fixed/Floating Debentures due 2040 in Canada.
U.S. Embassy in Gaborone seeks vendor for cook and food services
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) seeking a vendor to provide cook and food services at the embassy.
Yuanta Financial Holding Co., Ltd. receives top honors at Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) and its subsidiaries have received significant recognition at the 2025 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), earning a total of eleven awards.
Barclays becomes headline sponsor for Scotland's national stadium Hampden Park
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Barclays has announced a new multi-year partnership with the Scottish Football Association, becoming the headline sponsor of Scotland’s national stadium.