News from 2025
U.S.-Philippines initiative hosts bootcamp for Southeast Asian digital creators
By Globe Banner | May 23, 2025
Manila, May 23, 2025—The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is set to host a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) regional workshop in Manila from May 28 to June 1.
Fulbright opens applications for Tunisian students for 2026-2027
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia has announced the opening of applications for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Memorial Day: A national remembrance day honoring fallen service members
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May each year, serves as a national day of remembrance for those who died in service to the United States during both wartime and peacetime.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with France amid economic challenges
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with France, highlighting the country's economic resilience amidst ongoing uncertainty.
WTO advances discussions on special treatment proposals ahead of Ministerial Conference
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are advancing discussions on special and differential treatment proposals, with updates provided by three facilitators.
Georgia's lake conservation efforts boost local economies through eco-tourism
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
Protecting nature is proving to be economically beneficial, as highlighted by a 2021 World Bank report.
U.S. Embassy issues demonstration alert for Santo Domingo on May 23
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
A demonstration is scheduled to take place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Friday, May 23, 2025.
WTO calls for parliamentary action on fisheries agreement ahead of UN Oceans Conference
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
Adopted during the World Trade Organization's (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference in June 2022, the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies addresses some of the most damaging forms of fisheries subsidies.
Amazonia photo exhibit opens in Germany with support from Zurich Insurance
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
The AMAZÔNIA exhibition, featuring photographs by Sebastião Salgado, is set to make its German debut at the Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum in Cologne.
U.S. acknowledges Luis Almagro’s leadership at Organization of American States
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
The United States has expressed its recognition of Secretary General Luis Almagro's decade-long leadership at the Organization of American States (OAS).
Ambassador Vrooman highlights US-Mozambique relations at Independence Day event
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
Good evening, Your Excellency, friends, colleagues, and partners—and to my dear spouse, Johnette.
World Bank outlines path for Vietnam's high-income status through reform and green development
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
To achieve its goal of high-income status by 2045, Viet Nam must advance institutional reforms and promote greener development, according to two new reports from the World Bank.
Morgan Stanley agrees to sell Seven Seas Water Group to EQT Infrastructure
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has announced an agreement to sell its ownership stake in Seven Seas Water Group to the EQT Infrastructure VI fund.
Study provides insight into diverse characteristics within incel community
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
Researchers from Swansea University and the University of Texas at Austin have conducted a comprehensive study on the incel community, revealing key insights into this subgroup of men.
EU urged to learn tech lessons from Romania's tumultuous presidential election
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
Romania's recent presidential election has spotlighted the digital challenges facing European democracies.
FSB Regional Consultative Group for Asia discusses financial vulnerabilities in Colombo
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
The FSB Regional Consultative Group for Asia recently convened in Colombo.
IMF discusses $630M credit facility agreement with Chad
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Julien Reynaud, concluded discussions in N'Djamena on May 16, 2025, with the Chadian authorities regarding a new program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
NCUA seeks stakeholder input for future strategic planning
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman has invited stakeholders to offer suggestions and feedback on the agency's operations and initiatives.
U.S.-funded emergency centers handed over to Dominica
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has announced the completion of two emergency operations centers in Dominica, funded by the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
World Bank supports Chile with $150M loan for social protection enhancement
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $150 million loan to enhance social protection in Chile.