News from 2025
U.S. Embassy Dhaka seeks proposals for Fulbright Specialist Program focusing on America 250
By Globe Banner | Aug 19, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced a call for proposals for the 2025 U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP).
Most American parents face increased financial stress but remain optimistic
By Globe Banner | Aug 19, 2025
Most American parents with children under 18 at home are experiencing heightened financial stress, according to the latest BMO Real Financial Progress Index.
Aviation reinsurance sector weighs impact after high-profile airline losses
By Globe Banner | Aug 19, 2025
The aviation reinsurance market is facing a period of uncertainty as renewal discussions for 2026 approach.
U.S. Embassy Copenhagen seeks suppliers for consular waiting room carpet tiles
By Globe Banner | Aug 19, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen has issued a request for quotations (RFQ) for the supply and delivery of carpet tiles to be used in the Consular waiting room area.
World Bank-backed program helps Ethiopian farmers restore soil health
By Globe Banner | Aug 19, 2025
Two years ago, Yohanis Tesfaye, a smallholder farmer from Oromia, Ethiopia, was struggling with declining soil fertility and crop yields.
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds3 FE with AI integration and improved sound
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
Samsung Electronics has announced the release of the Galaxy Buds3 FE, a new product in its wireless earbuds lineup.
ANZ expands role as naming partner at 2025 Brisbane Festival
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
ANZ has expanded its partnership with the Brisbane Festival, Queensland’s largest annual arts and cultural event, for 2025.
U.S., Botswana defense forces hold joint disaster response training
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy Gaborone Military Group and the North Carolina National Guard recently worked with Botswana Defense Force (BDF) medical personnel in a joint training event held from August 11 to 15.
UOB Private Bank holds Next Gen Programme focused on AI at Oxford
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
UOB Private Bank recently completed its 2025 Next Gen Programme, which took place from August 3 to 9 in Oxford and London.
NCUA schedules September town hall seeking stakeholder input on strategic plan
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced it will hold a Strategic Plan Town Hall on Tuesday, September 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
Standard Chartered launches fourth sub-fund under VCC structure with PIMCO partnership
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
Standard Chartered has introduced a new multi-sector credit fund, Signature Select Global Income Plus, as part of its variable capital company (VCC) structure.
Alibaba Group schedules June quarter financial results announcement for August 29
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
Alibaba Group Holding Limited announced it will release its unaudited financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, before the U.S. market opens on August 29, 2025.
Nepal’s ratification brings WTO fisheries subsidies pact closer to enforcement
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
Nepal has ratified the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, bringing the total number of formal acceptances to 108.
U.S. Embassy in Bahamas seeks bids for full-size SUV purchase
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas has announced a commercial opportunity for suppliers to provide a full-size, four-door, conventional gas SUV with specific features and requirements.
Bradley Arant reports over $400 million in whistleblower awards under False Claims Act
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
Bradley Arant announced that whistleblower awards under the False Claims Act (FCA) have surpassed $400 million, as individual profits and employee penalties reach new highs.
U.S., Papua New Guinea sign agreement for WWII-era bomb removal project
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed on Monday between the Governor for Oro Province, Gary Juffa, and The HALO Trust to launch a U.S.-funded unexploded ordnance (UXO) removal project in Papua New Guinea's Oro Province.
Bank of America to host Investor Day in Boston on November 5, 2025
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
Bank of America has announced it will hold its 2025 Investor Day on Wednesday, November 5, in Boston.
U.S. revokes visas for Brazilian officials linked to Cuba’s Mais Médicos labor scheme
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has announced the revocation of visas and the imposition of visa restrictions on several Brazilian government officials, former Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officials, and their family members.
U.S. Consulate General Recife issues alert ahead of planned demonstration on August 19
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
A demonstration is expected to take place at Praça do Derby in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, starting at 9 a.m. on August 19, 2025.
U.S. launches first Young South Asian Leaders Initiative workshop in Colombo
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has launched the inaugural Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) workshop in Colombo.