News from 2025
First printed bible map still shapes views on borders after five centuries
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
The first map ever included in a printed Bible, created 500 years ago, continues to shape modern ideas about borders and nationhood, according to Nathan MacDonald, Professor of the Interpretation of the Old Testament at the University of Cambridge.
Study finds ancient anaconda size matches modern snakes
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
Fossil evidence from Venezuela suggests that anacondas have maintained their large size for over 12 million years.
Sun Life study finds confidence outweighs knowledge in Canadian retirement saving
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
A recent report by Sun Life highlights the importance of confidence in retirement savings among Canadians.
Sun Life Global Investments reduces fees and renames tactical ETF portfolios
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
SLGI Asset Management Inc., operating as Sun Life Global Investments, has announced that it will implement new names and lower management fees for its Sun Life Tactical ETF Portfolios.
WTO reviews progress resolving goods-related trade disputes; focus placed on notification improvements
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat has released its first report on the resolution of trade concerns raised in the Council for Trade in Goods (CTG), following a July 2025 mandate from the Council.
Instagram adds more Indian languages and local fonts for creators
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
Instagram has announced new features aimed at helping creators expand their reach globally by making content more accessible in different Indian languages.
German SME business sentiment stagnates while outlook improves slightly
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
Business sentiment among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany has remained largely unchanged in November, according to the latest KfW-ifo SME Barometer.
MicroStrategy co-founder on Bitcoin’s global impact: ‘Bitcoin is the foundation of economic markets'
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
Michael Saylor, Co-founder of MicroStrategy, said that Bitcoin's trading power now surpasses that of major economic giants.
U.S. Embassy outlines assistance for Americans arrested in Eswatini
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Eswatini has outlined the assistance it provides to American citizens who are arrested or detained in the country.
Binance CCO on illicit exposure analysis: ‘Results show a 96% decline’
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
Noah Perlman, Binance's chief compliance officer, said that the exchange's direct exposure to illicit actors has decreased by 96%, based on Chainalysis raw data.
World Bank reports record net outflows from developing countries amid rising debt burdens
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
Developing countries experienced a significant outflow of funds between 2022 and 2024, paying $741 billion more in principal and interest on their external debt than they received in new financing.
Binance names Co-founder Yi He as Co-CEO
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
Binance has announced that Co-founder Yi He will assume the role of Co-CEO, sharing leadership responsibilities as the platform approaches 300 million users.
Product Growth founder on AI: 'The constraint was always burn rate, and China solved it first'
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
Aakash Gupta, founder of the Product Growth newsletter and podcast, has highlighted the growing influence of Chinese open-source models in the startup ecosystem.
Standard Chartered expands wealth campaign leveraging chief investment office insights
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
Standard Chartered has announced the second phase of its “Now’s Your Time for Wealth” campaign, focusing on providing clients with insights from its Chief Investment Office (CIO).
U.S. Embassy Tunis opens applications for Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2026
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program.
Everest names Katy Bradica chief actuary and Attila Kerényi chief risk officer
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
Everest Group, Ltd. has announced the appointment of Katy Bradica as Group Chief Actuary and Attila Kerényi as Group Chief Risk Officer.
U.S. Embassy supports restoration of historic wooden church in Maramure
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bucharest and the Maramureș Village Museum “Mihai Dăncuș” have announced the completion of a restoration project for the museum’s historic wooden church in Sighetu Marmației.
Bolivia waives tourist and business visa requirements for U.S. visitors
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
U.S. citizens will no longer need a visa to visit Bolivia for tourism or business, according to an announcement from the Bolivian government.
WTO and World Bank introduce new digital tools to aid developing countries’ services trade
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Bank have introduced new tools to assist developing economies in enhancing their services trade.
Conference highlights new tools supporting developing economies’ participation in global service trade
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2025
A conference marking progress in the Trade in Services for Development (TS4D) initiative took place, highlighting efforts to support services trade in developing economies.