News from September 2025
WTO prepares e-commerce agenda ahead of upcoming ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
WTO members are preparing to advance discussions on electronic commerce ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), scheduled for March 26-29, 2026, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
U.S. sanctions six targets over North Korean arms sales linked to Burma
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
The United States has imposed sanctions on six targets involved in generating revenue for North Korea, specifically focusing on the procurement of military materiel for Burma’s military regime.
Jarad Madea discusses M&A trends and capital markets innovation at Monte Carlo conference
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
Jarad Madea, CEO of Howden Capital Markets and Advisory, discussed the evolving landscape of capital markets and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the reinsurance sector during an interview with Richard Banks of AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de...
U.S. consular officers to provide services in Tonga from November 4 to 7, appointments required
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
U.S. consular officers will visit Tonga from November 4 to 7, 2025, to provide services for American citizens.
Sustainability leaders recognized at annual awards organized by UOB
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
Eleven individuals and organizations were honored for their achievements in sustainable development at the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards, held on September 25, 2025.
Meta expands teen account protections; launches support programs for US schools
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
Meta has announced that hundreds of millions of teens are now using Teen Accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.
Warburg Pincus partners on new hyperscale data center project near Seoul
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
Warburg Pincus, in partnership with South Korean data center developer DC Connects and Seoul-based asset manager Wide Creek AMC, has acquired a greenfield site in Yongin City to build an 80-megawatt hyperscale data center.
Cambridge spinout Trismik raises £2.2m for AI model evaluation platform
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
Cambridge-based startup Trismik has secured £2.2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its efforts in making artificial intelligence testing more efficient and reliable.
Cambridge professors named fellows by Royal Academy of Engineering
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
Two researchers from the University of Cambridge have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
U.S. Embassy introduces Visa Navigator tool for applicants in Germany
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
To assist individuals in Germany seeking information on applying for a U.S. visa or checking the status of an existing application, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates have introduced the Visa Navigator tool.
WTO-World Bank initiative highlights progress on Africa's digital trade development
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Bank have reported significant progress in advancing digital trade across Africa, following the launch of their joint “Digital Trade for Africa” (DTA) project.
U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of NFL game at Croke Park
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Dublin has issued a security alert ahead of the National Football League (NFL) regular season game scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025.
EU’s new entry/exit system to require biometrics from U.S. travelers beginning October 2025
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
The European Union will implement a new Entry/Exit System (EES) starting October 12, 2025.
How Americans in Luxembourg can vote in upcoming U.S. elections
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
U.S. citizens living overseas, including those in Luxembourg, are being reminded of the steps required to participate in U.S. elections from abroad.
Majority still supports equality initiatives but UK attitudes soften since last year
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
A recent study co-led by the University of Oxford, UCL Policy Lab, and More in Common has found that a majority of Britons continue to support equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
U.S. Embassy in Georgia urges renewal of children's passports before travel
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Georgia has reported that several children have been denied entry into Georgia because their passport photos were taken when they were infants, making it difficult for immigration authorities to confirm their identities. U.S....
Oxford researchers develop new breath test for early lung disease detection
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new diagnostic test called computed cardiopulmonography (CCP) that could improve early detection of lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of planned demonstrations in Mogadishu
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
Political opposition parties in Mogadishu have announced plans for demonstrations on Saturday, September 27, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., in response to recent reports of land evictions.
U.S. Embassy Nassau issues weather alert for Bahamas amid developing tropical system
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
A tropical wave is currently affecting the Central Caribbean Sea and the Turks and Caicos Islands, with disorganized showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reported across these areas.
U.S., Nigerian partners discuss new approaches at Lagos agricultural trade roundtable
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
The U.S. Mission’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) office in Lagos, in partnership with the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce’s Kaduna Chapter and the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), held a roundtable discussion on agricultural trade...