News from 2025
U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Abuja about potential protests on October 20
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2025
On October 17, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja issued a security alert to American citizens regarding possible demonstrations planned for Monday, October 20th.
Alibaba and Ant Group purchase office space at One Causeway Bay for Hong Kong headquarters
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2025
Alibaba Group Holding Limited and Ant Group Co., Ltd. have agreed to purchase several office floors at One Causeway Bay from Mandarin Oriental International Group for about HK$7.2 billion (US $925 million).
World Bank President Ajay Banga outlines reform agenda focused on jobs at annual meetings
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2025
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga addressed the 2025 Annual Meetings Plenary, outlining the institution’s current priorities and recent reforms.
IMF Managing Director highlights global economic challenges and urges resilience amid uncertainty
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2025
October 17, 2025 Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), addressed global economic challenges and resilience during a speech delivered to IMF members and partners.
U.S. Embassy announces consular outreach event in Lyon for November 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Paris has announced that it will hold a consular outreach event in Lyon on November 20 and 21, 2025.
U.S. Embassy in Bogota announces early closure due to planned protest
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota announced it will close early and operate with reduced staff on October 17 due to large-scale protests and transportation disruptions expected in the city.
WTO members examine trade impacts of varied carbon-emission policies
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
WTO members met to discuss ways to address the impact of diverse carbon-emission measures on trade.
U.S. Embassy in La Paz issues security alert ahead of Bolivian elections
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
The Bolivian government will implement several restrictions on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in connection with the national elections.
Geneva Peace Week panel examines link between global trade initiatives and lasting peace
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
Trade’s role in fostering dialogue and peacebuilding was the focus of a session held during the 2025 Geneva Peace Week, which ran from October 13 to 17.
Barclays report finds Gen Z increasingly targeted by job and money mule scams
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
A recent report from Barclays indicates that Gen Z is increasingly being targeted by scams, particularly through SMS and messaging apps.
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.
UOB reports rise in cross-border business amid regional supply chain shifts
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
UOB has reported significant growth in its cross-border business activities across ASEAN and Greater China, reflecting ongoing changes in global supply chains.