News from June 2025
U.S. Navy sailors assist Australian charity by cooking meals for those in need
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Sailors from the U.S. 7th Fleet and the USS Blue Ridge participated in a community service project in Bondi, Australia, on May 28.
Petraeus calls for increased European defense responsibility
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Speaking at an Orange live client event in Amsterdam, General Petraeus emphasized the importance of Europe taking greater responsibility for its own defense.
Protests disrupt traffic across Bolivia amid economic unrest
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Demonstrations and roadblocks took place across Bolivia on June 5, 2025, and are expected to persist into the following week.
WTO opens proposal call for fish subsidies agreement implementation
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Developing and least-developed country (LDC) members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) who have ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies are now eligible to submit proposals for technical assistance and capacity-building activities.
Cambridge study reveals medieval noblewoman's role in priest's assassination
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The Medieval Murder Maps project at Cambridge University’s Institute of Criminology has shed light on a unique case from 14th century England involving a revenge killing orchestrated by noblewoman Ela Fitzpayne.
World Bank approves $100M credit for climate resilience project in Guinea
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The World Bank Group has approved a $100 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for the Kounki Fisheries and Aquaculture Project in Guinea.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation on Spain's economic outlook
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Spain, according to a recent announcement.
Macquarie and BCI finalize acquisition of recycling firm Renewi
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) have completed the acquisition of Renewi, a company focused on recycling waste into reusable materials.
Cambridge professor receives prestigious Shaw Prize for groundbreaking cosmology research
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Professor George Efstathiou, an Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics at Cambridge's Institute of Astronomy, has been awarded the Shaw Prize in Astronomy.
HSBC announces leadership changes with upcoming retirement of Sir Mark Tucker
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
HSBC Holdings plc has announced updates regarding the succession of its Group Chairman.
Fuego volcano eruption prompts evacuations; U.S citizens advised caution
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Guatemala's National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) has reported a significant increase in volcanic activity from the Fuego volcano.
USA Rugby Olympians inspire youth during Papua New Guinea visit
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Port Moresby, May 30, 2025 – The U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea collaborated with the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) and Santos to host a week-long sports envoy program.
Construction begins on new U.S. embassy site in Port of Spain
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Work has begun on the new United States embassy site in Port of Spain, located at 137 Long Circular Road, Maraval.
Global initiative highlights need for expanded ocean conservation efforts
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The global research project MegaMove, endorsed by the United Nations, involves nearly 400 scientists from over 50 countries.
President Neves welcomes YALI 2025 finalists at orientation event
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with the Cabo Verdean Alumni Association of the United States of America (ACA-EUA), organized a Pre-Departure Orientation for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders finalists.
Sun Life appoints Lay Hoon Tan as CEO for its Vietnam operations
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced the appointment of Lay Hoon Tan as the new CEO of Sun Life Vietnam, pending regulatory approval.
World Bank supports community-driven development in Tajikistan with $25 million grant
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The World Bank has announced the approval of additional financing through the International Development Association (IDA) to support local communities in Tajikistan.
DRC receives $19.47M from World Bank to reduce deforestation emissions
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received $19.47 million from the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) for its efforts in reducing 3.89 million tons of carbon emissions through forest protection and restoration in the...
Polio outbreak reported in Papua New Guinea; vaccination efforts underway
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
In May 2025, Papua New Guinea health authorities informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the detection of a polio virus in stool samples from two healthy children in Morobe Province.
UBS opposes increased Swiss government regulatory proposals
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
UBS has expressed support for most of the regulatory proposals presented by the Swiss Federal Council but voiced strong opposition to the suggested increase in capital requirements.