News from 2025
U.S. Embassy in Seoul announces departure of Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Yun
By Globe Banner | Oct 26, 2025
Ambassador Joseph Yun will step down from his role as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on October 24, according to a statement released by the U.S. Department of State.
U.S. Mission issues weather alert as severe winds forecast for parts of New Zealand
By Globe Banner | Oct 26, 2025
Severe weather is forecast for southern and central New Zealand on Thursday, October 23, according to the U.S. Mission New Zealand, citing the country's MetService.
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo closes due to Tropical Storm Melissa
By Globe Banner | Oct 26, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has announced it will remain closed on Friday, October 24, 2025, due to the ongoing threat from Tropical Storm Melissa.
Leaders announce Trump Peace Agreement implementation for Middle East stability
By Globe Banner | Oct 26, 2025
A joint statement issued on October 13, 2025, by several heads of state announced the implementation of the Trump Peace Agreement, which aims to end more than two years of conflict in Gaza and foster stability in the Middle East.
Treasury Secretary Bessent to visit Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea with President Trump
By Globe Banner | Oct 26, 2025
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent is set to travel to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea alongside President Donald J. Trump.
U.S. Trade Representative Greer to visit Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea for trade talks
By Globe Banner | Oct 25, 2025
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is scheduled to visit Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea as part of an official trip.
U.S. Embassy warns citizens about location change for planned protest in Kuala Lumpur
By Globe Banner | Oct 25, 2025
Organizers of a demonstration against U.S. foreign policy in Kuala Lumpur have changed the protest location to Merdeka Square.
Secretary Rubio to visit Israel, Malaysia, Japan, and Korea for diplomatic talks
By Globe Banner | Oct 25, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Israel from October 22 to 25, focusing on supporting the implementation of President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza.
UBS announces board changes as Lukas Gähwiler retires; Markus Ronner nominated vice chairman
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Lukas Gähwiler, Vice Chairman of the UBS Group AG Board of Directors, will retire and not seek re-election at the company's Annual General Meeting in April 2026.
World Bank-backed PROLAC project supports recovery across Lake Chad Basin
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Under the midday sun in Kouloudia Sub-Prefecture, Chad, Achta, a farmer and member of a women producers’ group, prepares millet grain for her family.
U.S. Attorney’s Office seeks forfeiture of $225M in USDT tied to OKX network
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has initiated a civil forfeiture complaint to recover approximately 225.4 million USDT, which is allegedly linked to cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering activities.
Secretary Rubio to visit Israel and Asia-Pacific for diplomatic talks
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Israel from October 22 to 25, focusing on the implementation of President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza.
ANZ forecasts record-breaking customer spending for Halloween week in Australia
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
ANZ has projected that its customers will spend a record $2.32 billion during the week of Halloween in 2025, marking a 10% increase since 2022.
Trump imposes tough sanctions on Russian oil industry
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
The United States has implemented strict sanctions on Russia's oil industry, marking a significant shift in policy under President Donald Trump.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech presents new Impella data at TCT 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Johnson & Johnson MedTech will present new data and innovations related to its Impella heart pump at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference, scheduled for October 25–28 in San Francisco.
AfD overtakes CDU/CSU in polls amid rising voter dissatisfaction
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Germany is witnessing a significant political shift as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) gains ground in national polls, surpassing the CDU/CSU parties.
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to join President Trump on Asia visit
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent is set to visit Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea alongside President Donald J. Trump.
German court fines AfD politician over meme amid debate on satire and free speech
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
A German court has fined Petr Bystron, a member of the European Parliament for the Alternative for Germany (AfD), €11,250 for sharing a meme.
World Bank estimates $183 million in damages from August earthquake in eastern Afghanistan
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
The World Bank Group has released a new report estimating that the 6.0 magnitude earthquake which struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31 caused approximately $183 million in direct physical damages to buildings and infrastructure.
UBS announces board changes; Gähwiler retires after merger role
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Lukas Gähwiler will step down from his position as Vice Chairman of the UBS Group AG Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 2026.