News from October 2025
WTO introduces online resource hub to support work of parliamentarians
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
Legislators play a key role in the multilateral trading system by reviewing and adopting World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements and overseeing trade commitments.
FSB finds slow progress on stablecoin regulation amid gaps in global crypto rules
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released a thematic peer review highlighting significant gaps and inconsistencies in the implementation of its global regulatory framework for crypto-asset activities.
Allianz reaches record $28.2 billion brand value as world’s top insurance brand
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
Allianz has been recognized as the world’s most valuable insurance brand, reaching a record brand value of $28.2 billion.
U.S. Embassy in Cameroon issues security alert following presidential election protests
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
Following recent presidential elections in Cameroon, the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon has issued a security alert for U.S. citizens in the country.
Meta unveils open hardware standards and sustainability principles at OCP Global Summit
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
Meta, a founding member of the Open Compute Project (OCP), emphasized the importance of open source hardware for the future of AI data center infrastructure at this week's OCP Global Summit.
IMF projects steady economic growth for sub-Saharan Africa in 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth is expected to remain steady at 4.1 percent in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October Regional Economic Outlook for the region.
Johnson & Johnson receives FDA Priority Review for AKEEGA in BRCA-mutated prostate cancer
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
Johnson & Johnson has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Priority Review for its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for AKEEGA (niraparib and abiraterone acetate dual-action tablet) combined with...
World Bank Group launches global coalition to boost investment in health systems
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
On October 16, 2025, the World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization announced the launch of the Health Works Leaders Coalition.
IMF staff reaches agreement with Armenia on sixth SBA review and new three-year arrangement
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Alexander Tieman, visited Yerevan from September 17 to 30, 2025, to discuss the sixth review of Armenia’s current Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and the authorities’ request for a new 36-month SBA.
Binance founder: $11 million donation to Giggle Academy will help 'spread free education to the world'
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of Binance, announced an $11 million BNB donation to Giggle Academy, aiming to provide free education worldwide and highlight the positive impact of cryptocurrency.
Siemens introduces Sinamics S220 drive system for digitalized and sustainable industry
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Siemens has introduced the Sinamics S220 drive system, a new product designed to address the evolving requirements of digital transformation in industrial environments.
Yuanta Group donates 200 motorcycles for Hualien disaster recovery
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Yuanta Financial Holding Company and its subsidiaries have donated 200 motorcycles to assist residents in Hualien affected by the overflow of the Matai’an Creek dammed lake.
U.S. Embassy urges earthquake preparedness ahead of New Zealand Shakeout drill
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
New Zealand will conduct its annual Shakeout earthquake drill at 9:30 am on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Deputy Secretary Landau meets Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President to discuss bilateral relations
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Equatorial Guinea Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue in Washington.
Johnson & Johnson to present new data on solid tumor therapies at ESMO 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Johnson & Johnson announced it will present 16 studies at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2025 Congress, focusing on progress in treatments for solid tumors such as head and neck, lung, bladder, and prostate cancers.
Oxford opens Life and Mind building for science research and teaching
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
The University of Oxford has opened the Life and Mind building, a major development that will house the Departments of Biology and Experimental Psychology, as well as the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research.
Macquarie Asset Management announces $40 billion sale of Aligned Data Centers
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management has announced an agreement to sell Aligned Data Centers to a consortium of investors, including the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), MGX, and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners.
Spain increases support for World Bank sustainability and debt relief initiatives
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Spain has announced a contribution of €19.5 million to the World Bank’s Livable Planet Fund (LPF), reinforcing its support for sustainable development and debt relief.
Smarter irrigation projects boost yields and food security for Nigerian farmers
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
When Mustapha Adamu surveys farmland in Kano State, northern Nigeria, he recalls the difficulties farmers faced a decade ago.
Samsung remains fifth in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands ranking for sixth year
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Samsung Electronics has maintained its position as the fifth most valuable global brand for the sixth consecutive year, according to the latest “Best Global Brands” list released by Interbrand, a global brand consultancy.