News from November 2025
Secretary Rubio meets with José Daniel Ferrer after activist arrives in United States
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Cuban activist José Daniel Ferrer after Ferrer's arrival in the United States from Cuba, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
Graham Mayer appointed as Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy Singapore
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
Graham Mayer has assumed the role of Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore.
Dr. Anjani K. Sinha named U.S. ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Singapore
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
Dr. Anjani K. Sinha has been appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. Dr. Sinha is recognized for his extensive background in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, having led specialized...
Anjani K. Sinha begins tenure as U.S. ambassador to Singapore
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
Ambassador Anjani K. Sinha, MD has arrived in Singapore to begin his role as the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore.
Kimberly Guilfoyle becomes first female U.S. ambassador to Greece
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the new U.S. Ambassador to Greece, formally presented her credentials to President of the Hellenic Republic Konstantinos Tassoulas on November 4.
Mark Stroh named Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy Denmark
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
Mark Stroh began his role as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Denmark in June 2025.
Kenneth A. Howery appointed U.S. ambassador to Denmark
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
Kenneth A. Howery has been named the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.
World Bank reports stable economic outlook for Sierra Leone with focus on private sector reforms
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
Sierra Leone’s economy is showing signs of stability despite global economic challenges, according to the latest World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Update released in Freetown.
World Bank supports innovation-driven growth and gender inclusion in Georgia
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
Georgia has faced challenges in innovation and competitiveness despite economic reforms.
World Bank approves funding for expansion of southern African regional power trade
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
The World Bank has approved a new project to assist the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) in expanding its regional electricity market.
ADB partners with World Bank’s IDA & Switzerland on disaster resilience efforts in Nepal
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) have entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to assist Nepal in...
World Bank Annual Meetings focus on holistic economic ecosystems for job creation
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
This year's Annual Meetings emphasized a change in strategy, focusing on supporting broader economic systems rather than individual projects.
UBS increases maximum repurchase amount in debt tender offer to $8.6 billion
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2025
UBS Group AG and UBS AG, through its Stamford branch, have announced the results of their previously disclosed cash tender offers for certain debt securities.
Germany launches green technology center at Kumasi Technical Institute with KfW support
By Globe Banner | Nov 8, 2025
The German Federal President, accompanied by an economic delegation, has initiated the construction of a new Centre of Excellence for Green Technologies at Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) in Ghana.
Morgan Stanley acquires Southern California industrial site leased to Oldcastle Infrastructure
By Globe Banner | Nov 8, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through its real estate investment arm Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), has acquired an industrial outdoor storage facility in Southern California for about $92 million.
Researchers find AI-generated celebrity photos are difficult for public to spot as fake
By Globe Banner | Nov 8, 2025
A research team from Swansea University, the University of Lincoln, and Ariel University in Israel has found that artificial intelligence can now generate images of people’s faces—both fictional and real—that are almost impossible for viewers to...
Analysis reviews decades-long trends in corporate capital allocation
By Globe Banner | Nov 8, 2025
Capital allocation remains a key responsibility for company management, directly influencing value creation.
Founder-led companies highlighted for long-term business strategies in new report
By Globe Banner | Nov 8, 2025
A recent paper examines how founder-led and owner-operated companies can achieve long-term business success by aligning incentives.
Sun Life raises quarterly dividend for common shares and declares preferred share dividends
By Globe Banner | Nov 8, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.92 per common share, payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of November 26, 2025.
Everest Group declares $2 dividend for shareholders
By Globe Banner | Nov 8, 2025
Everest Group, Ltd. announced on November 5, 2025, that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $2.00 per common share.