News from January 2025
Bitcoin Strategy VP on French Binance investigation: 'France is waging war against freedom and liberty'
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Jamie Warm, Vice President of Bitcoin Strategy at Leef Brands, has criticized France's actions as a "war against freedom and liberty" in response to the ongoing investigation into Binance for alleged money laundering and tax fraud.
Binance CEO Teng: 'Crypto exists because 1.4 billion people are still unbanked'
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Binance CEO Richard Teng said that one of the company's primary objectives is to enhance financial access for communities that are underbanked and unbanked.
Fulbright scholarship opens applications for Samoan students seeking Master's degrees
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Apia has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program.
EducationUSA supports Singaporean students with guidance on studying in the United States
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
EducationUSA Singapore serves as an official resource for those seeking information about studying in the United States.
U.S. announces withdrawal from Paris Agreement citing economic priorities
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
The United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and other related international commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
U.S. State Department reviews foreign aid expenditure amid 90-day pause
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
The U.S. State Department has announced that the 90-day pause and review of foreign aid is yielding results, with efforts to eliminate wasteful spending and block programs deemed contrary to national interests.
Marco Rubio outlines vision as new Secretary of State
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Marco Rubio, the newly appointed Secretary of State, addressed employees on his first day in office.
Marco Rubio sworn in as Secretary of State amid praise from Vice President
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Marco Rubio was sworn in as Secretary of State at a ceremony held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2025.
Rubio outlines new priorities for Trump's second-term State Department
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Marco Rubio, the newly appointed Secretary of State under President Trump's administration, outlined his priorities for the Department of State in a recent press statement.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Kazakhstan amid robust economic performance
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2024 Article IV consultation with the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Global education community commits to reducing child learning poverty by 2030
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
The global education community has recognized a pressing issue: nearly 60% of children worldwide face learning poverty, meaning they cannot read and understand a simple text by age ten.
U.S. Embassy Malta seeks cook for service at Attard location
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Malta is seeking a reliable cook to provide services at its location in Attard.
Rubio's Central America trip focuses on migration and economic partnerships
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit five countries in Central America and the Caribbean from February 1-6.
KfW IPEX-Bank joins financing for Poland's largest renewable energy project
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
KfW IPEX-Bank has joined a consortium of commercial banks and international financial institutions to finance the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm project in Poland.
International community urges de-escalation of violence by Myanmar military
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Today marks four years since the military coup in Myanmar, which overthrew the democratically elected government and created a significant crisis in the Indo-Pacific region.
Rubio embarks on Central America and Caribbean tour
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a diplomatic tour across five countries in Central America and the Caribbean.
President proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
The President of the United States has officially recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month.
U.S. Consulate in Amsterdam halts routine services for three months
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
The U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam has announced it will be unable to provide routine in-person consular services from March through May 2025.
Siemens unveils train design for Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Project
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
Siemens Mobility and Sydney Metro have unveiled the design for the new metro train as part of the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.
NCUA prohibits former Genisys employee from working with federally insured institutions
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued a prohibition notice in January 2025.