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News from November 2025


Secretary Rubio meets with José Daniel Ferrer after activist arrives in United States

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Georgia has faced challenges in innovation and competitiveness despite economic reforms.


World Bank approves funding for expansion of southern African regional power trade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Everest Group, Ltd. announced on November 5, 2025, that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $2.00 per common share.