News from July 2025
U.S. Ambassador highlights American ideals at Independence Day event in Sierra Leone
By Globe Banner | Jul 2, 2025
Ambassador Bryan D. Hunt delivered remarks at an Independence Day reception, emphasizing the enduring principles of democracy and freedom that underpin the United States' founding.
Hurricane Flossie prompts dangerous ocean warnings for Baja California Sur
By Globe Banner | Jul 2, 2025
Hurricane Flossie, currently a category 3 storm, is situated approximately 505 kilometers south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas.
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship applications open at U.S. Embassy in Somalia
By Globe Banner | Jul 2, 2025
The United States Embassy in Somalia has opened the application cycle for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Gut microbes found effective against toxic 'forever chemicals
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Scientists have identified certain gut microbes capable of absorbing PFAS, a group of toxic and persistent chemicals known as "forever chemicals."
U.S urges UN action against Francesca Albanese over alleged misconduct
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
The United States has reiterated its concerns to UN Secretary-General António Guterres regarding Francesca Albanese, the "United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967."
Seychelles achieves economic stability after comprehensive reforms
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, has achieved a notable level of economic stability.
Anna Radivilova assumes role as acting chargé d’affaires at Embassy Stockholm
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Acting Chargé d’Affaires Anna Radivilova has taken on her role at Embassy Stockholm, where she joined as Counselor for Political-Economic Affairs in August 2024.
World Bank appoints Holly Benner as country manager for Qatar
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
The World Bank Group has appointed Holly Welborn Benner as the new Country Manager for Qatar.
U.S.-led conference highlights disaster management innovations post-Thai earthquake
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, in collaboration with the MIT ASEAN Initiative and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), organized the inaugural "Disaster Management Conference: Technology, Innovation, and Research for Effective Disaster...
RenaissanceRe announces Q2 2025 financial results conference call
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has announced a conference call for investors to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2025.
Consumer confidence rises amid steady inflation expectations
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Consumer confidence in Australia has seen a modest increase, rising by 0.5 points to reach 87.2 points last week.
World Bank expands Gevorg Sargsyan's role in Maldives
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Gevorg Sargsyan, who has been the World Bank Country Manager for Maldives since last year, is expanding his role to include oversight of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) operations...
WhatsApp introduces new features for streamlined business operations
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Today, during the global Conversations conference in Miami, several updates were announced to enhance business operations on WhatsApp.
Morgan Stanley increases dividend; authorizes new $20 billion share repurchase program
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Morgan Stanley has announced an increase in its quarterly common stock dividend, raising it to $1.00 per share from the previous $0.925 per share.
Germany faces labor shortages and slow growth as baby boomers retire
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
The departure of baby boomers from the workforce is creating a significant gap in Germany's labor market.
US urges streamlined agenda at COPUOS session amid financial challenges
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
The United States, represented by Lubna Khan, addressed the 68th session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) in Vienna, Austria.
World Bank appoints Fily Sissoko as division director for Southern African nations
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Fily Sissoko as the new Division Director for Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles.
World Bank approves emergency response project for Djibouti
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Washington, July 1, 2025 — The World Bank has sanctioned a Contingent Emergency Response Project (CERP) for Djibouti.
World Bank appoints Enrique Blanco Armas as country manager for Lebanon
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
The World Bank Group has appointed Enrique Blanco Armas as the new Country Manager for Lebanon.
Meta introduces messaging and highlighter features on Threads
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Threads, a social app by Meta, is marking its second anniversary with new features aimed at enhancing user interaction and conversation.