News from January 2025
USAID launches network to support female entrepreneurs in Egypt
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has collaborated with several Egyptian organizations to launch the Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN) in Egypt.
Marco Rubio addresses Senate committee amid nomination as Secretary of State
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
In a recent appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio addressed the audience with remarks emphasizing the responsibilities that come with his nomination by President Trump.
Trump emphasizes US-Egypt strategic partnership at UN meeting
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
President Donald J. Trump met with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt during the United Nations General Assembly.
U.S., Egypt open new community hub for women in Imbaba
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Dorothy Shea and Giza Governor General Mohamed Kamal El Daly inaugurated the first community hub for women and girls in Imbaba, Cairo.
Sports envoy program aims to enhance Egypt's role in global sports tourism
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Egypt and the United States recently collaborated through the U.S. Department of State's Sports Envoy program, focusing on running and promoting health and fitness.
Cabo Verde seeks transformation amid climate challenges with ambitious renewable goals
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Cabo Verde, a small island nation in the Atlantic Ocean, is facing significant challenges due to climate change.
U.S., Egypt lead multinational exercise Bright Star focusing on regional security
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
U.S. military forces will participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2018 alongside the Egyptian Armed Forces and other nations at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, from September 8 to 20, 2018.
Germany boosts funding for food safety efforts in developing economies
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Germany has increased its financial support to developing economies, focusing on enhancing food safety and trade standards.
U.S.-Egypt workshop enhances efforts against illegal antiquities trade
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo recently completed a workshop focused on the protection of cultural property and the investigation of illegally exported antiquities.
Crypto influencer: 'I anticipate resistance from EU regulators' when 'Tether recolates to El Salvador'
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Simon Dixon, a crypto investor and influencer, commented on Tether's decision to relocate its operations to El Salvador.
U.S Treasury sanctions Iranians over missile support to Yemen’s Huthis
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned five Iranian individuals for providing ballistic missile-related technical expertise to Yemen's Huthis.
Biden discusses ceasefire negotiations with Egyptian president
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
President Biden and President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt held a discussion today focusing on negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Report highlights challenges and opportunities in global educational technology integration
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The global learning and skills crisis remains a significant challenge, with over half of 10-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries unable to read and understand age-appropriate texts.
EIB partners with Societe Generale to boost investment in Europe's wind industry
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Societe Generale have announced a new initiative aimed at stimulating investment in the wind energy sector across Europe.
U.S. condemns violence by Georgian Dream party against citizens
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The United States has issued a statement condemning the violence perpetrated by the Georgian Dream party against various groups in Georgia.
US commits $45 million for bilateral assistance in Egypt
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Egypt and the United States have signed amendments to five bilateral assistance agreements, amounting to $45 million.
FBI seeks help locating two missing children from Virginia
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The FBI Norfolk Field Office, in collaboration with the James City County Police Department and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, is seeking public assistance to locate Amina Kandil and Belel Kandil.
Libya's National Oil Corporation resumes operations amid international support
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The governments of the United States, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have jointly issued a statement welcoming the resumption of operations by Libya's National Oil Corporation.
U.S. Embassy partners with El Gouna Film Festival for second year
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has announced a partnership between the American Film Showcase (AFS) and the El Gouna Film Festival for its second edition.
BlackRock reports strong financial results for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
BlackRock, Inc. has announced its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024.