News from 2025
Kin Insurance study finds 40% of U.S. homeowners overspend on housing
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
Kin Insurance has announced findings from its 2025 Kin Generational Homeownership Survey, indicating that 40% of U.S. homeowners allocate a third or more of their income to housing costs.
Oxford launches institute with Clooney Foundation to apply AI in global justice
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
The University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government and the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) have launched the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, a new initiative aimed at applying artificial intelligence (AI) to global justice...
WTO working group advances plans to promote gender equality through trade at upcoming conference
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
The Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender (IWG) has discussed the implementation of its 2025-2026 Work Plan, aiming to turn shared commitments to gender equality in trade into concrete actions.
Jordan partners with WTO-ITC on fund supporting women-led digital businesses
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
Jordan has joined the WTO-ITC Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund programme, which aims to support women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in digital trade.
Jordan joins WTO-backed fund supporting women entrepreneurs in digital trade
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
Jordan has joined the Women Entrepreneurs in Digital and Green Economy (WEIDE) Fund programme, with applications open from 29 September to 26 October.
European Commission deepens partnership with World Bank Group for global infrastructure investments
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
The European Commission and the World Bank Group have announced a strengthened partnership aimed at advancing infrastructure projects and job creation in emerging economies.
JPMorganChase announces major investments for Bournemouth campus expansion and youth programs
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
JPMorganChase has announced significant investments in its Bournemouth campus and the local community.
IMF reports progress on Pakistan loan reviews during Islamabad mission
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Iva Petrova visited Karachi and Islamabad from September 24 to October 8, 2025, to discuss Pakistan’s progress under two major financial arrangements.
FSB Asia group discusses market developments, digital assets, and operational resilience
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
Global financial authorities gathered in Sydney for a meeting of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for Asia.
AI model classifies cosmic events using only 15 example images
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
A new study published in Nature Astronomy shows that researchers from the University of Oxford, Google Cloud, and Radboud University have used Google’s Gemini, a large language model (LLM), to classify cosmic events with high accuracy using only a...
Trent/Swansea dual degree celebrates ten years of international collaboration
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
The Trent/Swansea Law Dual Degree program, a collaboration between Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, and Swansea University, is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
UBS Group AG to redeem senior unsecured and tier one notes in November
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
UBS Group AG has announced plans to redeem two outstanding bond issues in November 2025.
IMF staff reaches agreement with The Gambia on credit facility and climate reforms
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Eva Jenkner visited Banjul from September 25 to October 8, 2025, to discuss The Gambia’s economic program.
U.S. Embassy issues weather alert for El Salvador amid severe conditions
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in San Salvador has issued a weather alert following updated warnings from El Salvador’s Civil Protection Agency about severe weather conditions across the country.
U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg issues alert ahead of planned demonstration
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
A demonstration is scheduled to take place outside the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg on Friday, October 10, from 10:00 to 13:00.
Fintech interest in U.S. bank charters reaches new high according to QED Investors report
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
QED Investors and Oliver Wyman have released a joint report examining the increasing trend of fintech companies seeking bank charters.
State Department releases 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report urging global action
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
The U.S. State Department has released the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, marking its 25th edition.
U.S. releases 25th annual report on global human trafficking
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has released the 25th edition of its Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which aims to encourage countries to address forced labor and sex trafficking.
President Trump urges UN reform during General Assembly speech
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly, urging member states to fulfill the organization's original mission of resolving international disputes peacefully.
CDC issues travel health notice following Chikungunya outbreak in Cuba
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
An outbreak of Chikungunya has been reported in Cuba, prompting the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a Level 2 Travel Health Notice, advising travelers to practice enhanced precautions.