News from November 2025
Sun Life named top Canadian life insurer at industry awards
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
Sun Life has been named Life and Health Insurer of the Year at the tenth annual Insurance Business Canada Awards.
AI tool developed by UK universities detects abnormal blood cells with higher accuracy
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
An artificial intelligence tool developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge, University College London, and Queen Mary University of London has demonstrated improved accuracy in identifying abnormalities in blood cells compared to...
U.S. Embassy hosts AJC delegation to discuss U.S.-Togo cooperation
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
The Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Lomé hosted a senior delegation from the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and its Africa Institute on November 13.
WTO discusses investment needs and policy reforms in African cotton sector
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
WTO members gathered for the 44th round of consultations under the Director General's Consultative Framework Mechanism on Cotton (DGCFMC) to discuss ways to boost investment and development in the cotton value chain, particularly in Africa.
Government health financing faces challenges as aid declines, says World Bank-linked report
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
Government health spending in low- and lower-middle-income countries remains below the levels needed to achieve universal health coverage, according to a new report from the Government Resources and Projections for Health (GRPH) Series.
U.S., Panama launch school clean water program benefiting thousands
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
U.S. Ambassador to Panama Kevin Marino Cabrera, alongside First Lady of Panama Maricel Cohen de Mulino, Minister of Education Lucy Molinar, Minister of Health Dr. Fernando Boyd Galindo, and Governor of Colón Julio Hernández, launched the “Agua en...
Michel Issa arrives in Lebanon as ambassador-designate
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
Michel Issa has arrived in Lebanon as the new Ambassador-Designate, according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.
JPMorgan Chase commits over $40 million toward expanding U.S. affordable housing
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
JPMorgan Chase has announced over $40 million in new philanthropic funding to help address the shortage of housing supply in the United States.
Meta launches new AI models for advanced image detection and 3D reconstruction
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
Meta has introduced two new artificial intelligence models, SAM 3 and SAM 3D, as part of its Segment Anything Collection.
ANZ CEO addresses regulatory failures and outlines restructuring plans before parliamentary committee
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
The CEO of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) appeared before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics to address recent regulatory issues and outline the bank's strategy for the coming years.
World Bank report urges fiscal reform for Albania's EU convergence
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
The World Bank has released the Albania Public Finance Review 2025, a report analyzing how fiscal policy can support inclusive growth and macroeconomic stability as Albania moves toward European Union membership.
U.S. Embassy issues alert ahead of planned protest march in Mexico City
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
A protest march is scheduled to take place in Mexico City on November 20, starting at 11:00 a.m. The demonstration will begin at the Angel of Independence Monument and proceed to the Zocalo in the Historic Downtown neighborhood.
JPMorganChase grants $1.7 million for affordable homeownership programs in Atlanta
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
JPMorganChase has announced a $1.7 million grant to the Historic District Development Corporation (HDDC) to help increase access to homeownership and support the construction and sale of affordable homes for low-to-moderate-income households in...
World Bank report reveals major shortfall in health funding for low-income countries
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
A new report from the World Bank Group highlights that low-income countries spent an average of only $17 per person on health in 2024.
U.S. Embassy celebrates 250th anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps with Colombo event
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka marked the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps with a celebration at the annual Marine Corps Ball on November 15 in Colombo.
Morgan Stanley announces winners of Montreal hackathon supporting nonprofit Bouclier d’Athéna
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
Morgan Stanley has announced the winners of its 2025 Code for Good Montreal hackathon, an event aimed at supporting the local nonprofit organization Bouclier d’Athéna.
U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of FC Copenhagen vs Brøndby match
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
On November 19, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen issued a security alert ahead of the upcoming soccer match between FC Copenhagen and Brøndby.
Swiss Re Institute projects stable global economic growth amid structural regime shifts
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
The Swiss Re Institute has released a new sigma report highlighting major changes expected in the global economy and insurance sector through 2027.
US provides $50 million more for MCC Nepal Compact
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
The Government of Nepal and the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) have announced an increase in funding for the MCC Nepal Compact, with an additional US$50 million in grant financing from the United States.
Peace Corps welcomes new volunteer cohort at swearing-in ceremony in Madagascar
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
A new group of Peace Corps volunteers was officially sworn in during a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador Claire A. Pierangelo and staff from the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar & Comoros.