News from July 2025
Grand Canyon yields first soft-bodied Cambrian fossil discovery
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The Grand Canyon has yielded a significant fossil discovery, marking the first find of its kind in the area.
Canada donates CAD 250K for global food safety standards
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Canada has pledged CAD 250,000 to support international food, animal, and plant health standards.
RenaissanceRe reports Q2 earnings with strong property segment performance
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showing a net income of $826.5 million available to common shareholders and an operating income of $594.6 million.
U.S. highlights space innovation at World Expo 2025 Osaka
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The United States is presenting its latest space exploration technologies at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
IMF concludes Article IV mission discussing economic recovery prospects for Vanuatu
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Vanuatu.
Leo Beckham discusses opportunities for hybrid fronting carriers at European MGA Summit
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
At The Insurer's European MGA Summit in Amsterdam, Leo Beckham, Managing Director and Head of UK and Europe at Howden Capital Markets & Advisory, led a panel discussion on "Fronting opportunities and challenges."
U.S. Embassy warns Americans of planned demonstrations in Brasilia
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Media reports indicate that a demonstration is scheduled to occur at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia on Friday, August 1, at 9:00 am.
IMF board completes Article IV consultation on Mali's economic outlook
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its Article IV consultation with Mali, according to a statement released in Washington, DC on July 31, 2025.
Ambassador Hunt highlights importance of U.S.-Sierra Leone alumni partnership at awards reception
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Ambassador Bryan D. Hunt delivered remarks at the 2025 Alumni Awards Reception held in the atrium of the U.S. Embassy in Freetown on July 30, 2025.
World Bank officials discuss partnership framework addressing Croatian economic challenges
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The Croatian government has adopted a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the World Bank Group, aiming to address key economic and social challenges.
IMF completes first review of credit facility for São Tomé & Príncipe
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the first review of São Tomé and Príncipe’s 40-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with the country.
Samsung Electronics reports lower Q2 profits amid shifting global semiconductor landscape
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Samsung Electronics released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, covering the period ending June 30.
Global services trade slows as Europe and North America lag behind Asia
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Services exports in Europe and North America grew by only 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, compared to 8% and 11% respectively during the same period in 2024.
Oxford study finds winter behavior predicts 'divorce' among great tits
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Researchers from the University of Oxford have identified early social behaviors in great tits that can predict whether pairs will separate before the next breeding season.
U.S., Philippine forces coordinate disaster aid delivery after Luzon storms
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
U.S. military personnel have provided logistics support for disaster relief operations in Northern Luzon, Philippines, following recent storms and the southwest monsoon.
Yuanta FHC donates NT$20 million for disaster relief after Typhoon Danas
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has announced a donation of NT$20 million to the Taiwan Foundation for Disaster Relief.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson: China seeks 'equality, respect and mutual benefit' in trade relations with U.S
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said that China is seeking a reciprocal trade relationship with the United States that benefits both countries.
U.S. issues earthquake preparedness guidelines for Americans in Guatemala
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has issued a reminder to American citizens about earthquake preparedness in Guatemala, including Guatemala City, due to the region's seismic activity along major fault lines like the Motagua and Chixoy-Polochic faults.
USS Ohio arrives in Brisbane for historic port visit
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
The USS Ohio (SSGN 726), an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, arrived in Brisbane, Australia, on July 27, 2025.
CDC adds Bangladesh to global dengue health notice
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added Bangladesh to the Global Dengue Travelers’ Health Notice.