News from 2025
U.S. Embassy announces limited updates due to lapse in appropriations
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Because of a lapse in appropriations, updates to this website will be limited until full operations resume.
Cousin T’s founder on foreign litigation funding: 'Corrupt judges & lawyers are being funded with shady money'
By M. A. Garvey | Oct 27, 2025
Terrence K. Williams, founder of Cousin T’s, has raised concerns about unregulated third-party litigation funding, stating that it allows undisclosed investors, including foreign governments, to finance U.S. lawsuits and potentially influence the...
Bank of America reports record adoption of AI-driven CashPro tools among corporate clients
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Bank of America has reported a significant increase in the use of its AI-powered CashPro Chat and transaction search tools among corporate clients.
Amazon sets record with 10,821 unique generative AI applications
By K. T. Davies | Oct 27, 2025
Amazon has announced that it, in collaboration with 21 high schools in West Java, has set a Guinness World Records title for the most applications created at an on-site generative AI event.
Uber launches transparency, protections and tips updates for drivers and couriers
By K. K. Gipson | Oct 27, 2025
Uber has announced new measures aimed at enhancing the protection of drivers' and couriers' time, tips, and ratings.
Study finds higher TV resolutions may not improve viewing experience
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Meta Reality Labs have studied the resolution limit of the human eye, questioning whether ultra-high-definition televisions such as 4K or 8K screens offer a noticeable improvement for viewers.
World Bank approves $78 million project to improve Mongolia's electricity grid
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
The World Bank has approved a new project aimed at improving the reliability and security of Mongolia’s electricity services.
Malawi partners with World Bank on agricultural reform targeting smallholder farmers
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Agriculture is a major part of Malawi’s economy, making up nearly a quarter of its GDP and employing about 75% of the population, mainly through small-scale farming.
Interventions to curb lead pollution yield significant health and economic benefits
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Lead exposure continues to be a major global health issue, particularly impacting children.
Global lead pollution imposes lasting health and economic burdens on vulnerable populations
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Lead exposure continues to pose a significant health and economic challenge globally, with millions affected, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
World Bank skills training programs expand opportunities for African youth
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
From a young age, Leah Francis Basu was interested in how airplanes work.
World Bank outlines five strategies to reduce poverty and regional gaps in Colombia
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Colombia continues to face significant territorial disparities, with regions such as Tumaco experiencing high levels of poverty despite the efforts of local communities and authorities.
ASEAN launches initiative for $800 billion regional renewable energy grid
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
The ASEAN Power Grid Financing (APGF) Initiative has been launched as a regional strategy to develop an integrated electricity transmission network across Southeast Asia.
World Bank report highlights Congo Basin forest value and need for strategic investment
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
The World Bank has released a new report showing that the Congo Basin’s forests, which stretch across six countries in Central Africa, have seen their ecosystem service value nearly double over the past two decades.
Jobs remain key to reducing poverty in Central America and the Dominican Republic
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Poverty continues to affect a significant portion of the population in Central America and the Dominican Republic, despite some progress in recent years.
World Bank report warns of rising urban heat risks in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean are experiencing rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves, according to a new report from the World Bank.
Dominican Republic sees continued decline in poverty rates driven by job creation
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17 serves as a time to reflect on global and national efforts to reduce inequality.
World Bank report highlights challenges facing Pakistan's efforts against poverty
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Pakistan has made notable progress in reducing poverty over the past two decades, but recent setbacks have slowed this momentum and exposed enduring challenges.
Paraguay unveils detailed poverty map with World Bank support
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Paraguay has made significant progress in reducing poverty over the past two decades, with poverty rates dropping by more than 30 percentage points between 2003 and 2024.
Africa’s mineral resources highlighted as key to clean energy transition
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
Africa is becoming increasingly important in the global shift toward clean energy and advanced technologies due to its wealth of mineral resources.