News from 2025
American Institute in Taiwan seeks bids for ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillators
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is seeking quotations for new ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillators.
Demonstration alert issued for Mexico City; U.S. citizens advised caution
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
Anti-gentrification demonstrations are expected to occur in Mexico City on Sunday, July 20, starting at 3:00 p.m. The demonstration will take place in Tlalpan, between Fuentes Brotantes and El Caminero.
Macquarie acquires full ownership of Erova Energy Group
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
Macquarie, through its Commodities and Global Markets group, has agreed to acquire 100% of Erova Energy Group.
POSB national student savings drive surpasses halfway mark toward SGD 35 million target
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
More students in Singapore are saving money through the POSB Smart Buddy digital savings and payments programme, with an additional SGD 19 million set aside by primary and secondary students over the past year.
U.S. Department announces Amanda S. Jacobsen's extensive diplomatic experience
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
Amanda S. Jacobsen is a seasoned member of the U.S. Department of State’s Senior Foreign Service.
IMF audit office releases second progress assessment on institutional safeguards
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
Following the initial report from August 2024, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Office of Internal Audit has published its second independent assessment regarding the Implementation Plan for recommendations from the 2022 Institutional...
World Bank reports on Angola's economic growth amid calls for financial inclusivity
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
Angola has experienced its most significant economic growth since 2014, with a real GDP increase of 4.4% in 2024.
U.S. Embassy in Sweden offers Social Security assistance in Stockholm
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
A representative from the regional Federal Benefits Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo will visit Stockholm on Monday, August 25, 2025, and Tuesday, August 26, 2025. U.S. citizens in Sweden needing assistance with Social Security matters are...
U.S. Embassy in Dili seeks supplier for new diesel generator
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Dili has issued a request for quotations (RFQ) for the supply and delivery of a new diesel generator to replace its current equipment.
U.S. Department details North Korea-Russia military cooperation at United Nations
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
Today at the United Nations, Seth Bailey, Director for Korean and Mongolian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, briefed UN member states on the first report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT).
U.S Embassy issues alert for heavy rains and flooding in South Korea
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Korea is keeping a close watch on reports of heavy rain and flooding across the country.
U.S. Peace Corps welcomes new volunteers in Manila for community development
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
On July 14, the U.S. Peace Corps in the Philippines welcomed a new group of volunteers in Manila.
Social Security Administration representatives to visit U.S. Embassy in Budapest
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
Representatives from the Federal Benefits Unit in Krakow are scheduled to visit the U.S. Embassy in Budapest from August 5-8, 2025.
Consul General Rick Swart takes new role after diverse diplomatic service
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
Consul General Rick Swart, a seasoned diplomat in the Senior Foreign Service, has taken on various roles across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Meta halts political advertising in EU due to new regulations
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
From early October 2025, Meta will cease allowing political, electoral, and social issue advertisements on its platforms within the European Union.
Ambassador Chung celebrates 40th anniversary with Sri Lanka Sub-Aqua Club
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
Good evening fellow divers, marine biologists, and friends!
FSB consultative group discusses financial stability in Dilijan
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
The Financial Stability Board's (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for the Commonwealth of Independent States convened in Dilijan for its first meeting since 2021.
U.S.-funded project launches to document Indonesian museum collections
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
Yayasan Jalin Narasi Budaya, the nonprofit arm of Southeast Asia Museum Services, has launched the Indonesian Museums Documentation Project known as "Koleksi Kita."
Trinidad declares state of emergency over criminal network threat
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
On July 18, 2025, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a nationwide State of Emergency (SOE) due to a highly threatening criminal network operating within and outside the country's correctional facilities.
U.S. consulate alerts HK & Macau residents about upcoming tropical cyclone
By Globe Banner | Jul 25, 2025
According to media reports, the Hong Kong Observatory and Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau are expected to issue the Standby Signal T1 due to a tropical cyclone.