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U.S.-Syrian relations advance amidst efforts against chemical weapon use

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

Thank you, Madam President.

Botswana achieves milestone in HIV prevention efforts

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

Botswana has become the first country to achieve Gold Tier status in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.

US Mission in Kampala seeks vendors for floor scrubber and carpet cleaner

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

The US Mission in Kampala has announced an invitation for responsible vendors to supply a specialty tool battery-operated floor scrubber and a carpet cleaner.

Trump signs proclamation restricting entry from high-risk countries

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

President Donald J. Trump has signed a Proclamation aimed at enhancing national security by restricting entry into the United States from countries deemed high-risk for terrorism and other threats.

WTO addresses trade facilitation agreement progress amid ongoing challenges

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has focused its recent efforts on the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), addressing transit issues and enhancing capacity-building measures.

U.S., Finland host Nordic/Baltic security initiative against WMD proliferation

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

The United States and Finland recently co-hosted the Nordic/Baltic Regional Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Engagement in Helsinki, Finland, from June 3-5, 2025.

Fubon Financial reports strong Q1 results; subsidiaries show robust growth

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

Fubon Financial Holdings has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, recording a net income of NT$41.06 billion and an earnings per share (EPS) of NT$3.

Harvard clarifies stance on honorary degrees amid boycott controversy

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

Harvard University has announced its selection of honorary degree recipients for the year, emphasizing that these selections are based on candidates' lifetime contributions and accomplishments.

U.S. donates AI software to boost tuberculosis detection in Botswana

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has donated Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to Botswana's Ministry of Health.

U.S. Embassy Kampala seeks A&E services for roof crane design

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

The U.S. Mission in Kampala is seeking vendors to provide architectural and engineering services for the design of a roof crane at the U.S. Embassy in Kampala.

Allianz contributes to Tideway Tunnel project for River Thames protection

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

The Allianz Group, a prominent global insurer and asset manager, has taken steps to protect the River Thames through its involvement in the Tideway Tunnel project.

Census Bureau revises U.S. trade data; deficit trends unchanged

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) have released revised statistics on trade in goods and services as part of their annual revision.

NATO leaders discuss increased defense spending at ministerial meeting

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

On June 5, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a joint statement at the NATO Defense Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Belgium.

Solomon Islands joins World Bank's regional financial access initiative

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

Solomon Islands has joined a World Bank initiative aimed at enhancing correspondent banking relationships in the Pacific region.

IMF-AUC conference addresses economic challenges facing MENA region

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

Following two days of discussions and expert analysis, the inaugural IMF MENA Economic Annual Research Conference concluded with a call for coordinated policy responses to economic challenges in the Middle East and North Africa.

Credit union assets and loans see growth in first quarter of 2025

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its financial performance data for the first quarter of 2025, showing an increase in total assets and loans outstanding for federally insured credit unions.

Record loan supports major Indonesian data center project

By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025

DBS and UOB have arranged a significant loan facility of IDR 6.7 trillion (SGD 530 million) to support the development of a new data centre campus in Batam, Indonesia.