News from November 2025
FSB outlines priorities for safeguarding global financial stability through 2026
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) convened its Plenary meeting on 18-19 November 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to address vulnerabilities in the global financial system and outline priorities for 2026.
WTO opens media accreditation for 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
Media accreditation is now open for the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), scheduled to take place in Cameroon.
Study suggests origins of kissing trace back to ancient apes and Neanderthals
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
A new study led by researchers from the University of Oxford has traced the evolutionary origins of kissing, finding evidence that the behavior likely emerged among large apes over 16 million years ago and was also practiced by Neanderthals.
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown announces dates for upcoming online auction
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown has announced an online auction featuring a range of items for sale.
Oxford opens Life And Mind Building for biology, psychology departments
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
The University of Oxford has officially opened the Life and Mind Building, a major new facility that will house the Departments of Biology and Experimental Psychology, as well as the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research.
World Bank projects aim to empower Nigerian girls and women through education and economic programs
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2025
The International Development Association (IDA), part of the World Bank Group, is working to improve opportunities for women and girls in Nigeria through a range of projects.
ING Bank Śląski acquires full ownership of Goldman Sachs TFI
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
ING Bank Śląski has announced an agreement to acquire the remaining 55% stake in Goldman Sachs TFI from Goldman Sachs, giving it full ownership of the Polish asset management company.
U.S. Embassy in Tunis seeks bids for medical equipment supply
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced a request for quotes to purchase medical equipment, with submissions due by December 2, 2025 at 4 p.m. The procurement includes two defibrillators, two blood warmers for transfusion acceleration, three...
U.S. Embassy in Tunis seeks suppliers for medical equipment
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has issued a request for quotes for the purchase of medical equipment, with submissions due by December 2, 2025, at 4 p.m. The embassy is seeking offers that are VAT-free and cover specific items including two blood...
U.S. Embassy in Tunis seeks bids for medical equipment supply
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) for the purchase of medical equipment, with offers due by December 2, 2025, at 4 p.m. The equipment list includes a defibrillator, a blood warmer acceleration device for transfusion,...
Swansea University physicists help achieve record antihydrogen trapping at CERN
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
Swansea University physicists have contributed to a significant advancement in antihydrogen research at CERN.
AIT Director Raymond Greene highlights growing US-Taiwan ties at AmCham annual meeting
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
Remarks delivered by Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), highlighted the evolving economic and strategic relationship between the United States and Taiwan at AmCham Taiwan’s 2025 Annual General Meeting on November...
United States voices objections over gender mainstreaming in IAEA technical cooperation report
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
The United States has expressed its opposition to certain recommendations in a recent report from the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) technical cooperation activities.
Oxford partners with GSK on new research initiative for inflammatory diseases
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
The University of Oxford and GSK have announced a new partnership called the Experimental Medicine Collaboration (EMC), aimed at advancing research and treatment in immune mediated inflammatory diseases.
WTO committee reviews member proposals aimed at supporting developing economies
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
A recent meeting at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Development Week focused on new submissions from members and ongoing trade trends, with an emphasis on support for developing economies and least developed countries (LDCs).
U.S., Cambodia lead sixth cyber policy dialogue with focus on security cooperation
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
The United States and Cambodia jointly led the sixth U.S.-ASEAN Cyber Policy Dialogue in Singapore on October 21, 2025.
Bolivia maintains visa requirement for U.S. visitors pending further notice
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
U.S. citizens planning to travel to Bolivia are still required to obtain a visa, despite recent statements from the Bolivian government about its intention to remove this requirement for tourism and business visits.
Ancient fossils reveal early animal use of Earth's magnetic field for navigation
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin have found what they describe as the earliest evidence of an internal navigation system in animals.
West and Central African states pledge major steps toward single African digital market
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
Ministers responsible for the digital economy from West and Central African countries have issued the Cotonou Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to accelerating digital transformation and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) as...
NCUA places Copper & Glass Federal Credit Union into conservatorship; member accounts remain insured
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has placed Copper & Glass Federal Credit Union in Glassport, Pennsylvania, into conservatorship due to unsafe and unsound practices.