News from 2025
Bank of America offers limited-edition FIFA World Cup credit cards and exclusive ticket opportunities
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
Bank of America has announced a new initiative in partnership with Visa, offering new applicants for its Customized Cash Rewards and Unlimited Cash Rewards Visa credit cards the option to select a limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026 custom card...
Barclays issues report on empowering local governments for net zero transition
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
Barclays has released a new policy report that highlights the need for targeted measures to help local governments in England achieve their net zero emissions targets.
World Bank Group and Asian Development Bank launch joint projects in Fiji and Tonga
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
The World Bank Group and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have announced two major projects in the Pacific region as part of their new Full Mutual Reliance Framework.
U.S. Embassy partners with Algerian ministries for TESOL Dzair International Conference on AI in teaching
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Algiers has announced a partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education, the British Council, and World Learning to organize the TESOL Dzair...
Barclays promotes 118 employees to managing director roles effective January 2026
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
Barclays has announced the promotion of 118 employees to the position of Managing Director, effective January 1, 2026.
University of Cambridge’s Isaac Science platform reaches milestone with 200 millionth question attempted
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
The University of Cambridge's Isaac Science learning platform has reached a significant milestone, with students attempting the 200 millionth question on the system this week.
World Bank outlines climate challenges facing Kyrgyz Republic in new development report
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
The World Bank has released the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for the Kyrgyz Republic, outlining how climate change is impacting the country's economy and what steps are needed to improve resilience.
Astronomers find massive spinning cosmic filament influencing galaxy rotation
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
Astronomers have discovered a large rotating structure in space, described as a "razor-thin" string of galaxies within a massive spinning cosmic filament located about 140 million light-years from Earth.
Swiss Re names Nicole Pieterse as Chief People Officer starting January 2026
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Nicole Pieterse as its new Chief People Officer, effective 1 January 2026.
Siemens Mobility installs advanced train control system on Oslo Metro
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
Siemens Mobility and Sporveien have commissioned a new Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system for the Oslo Metro, marking the first time an advanced signaling system has been used for metro operations in Norway.
BMO launches payment APIs for integrated finance across North America
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
BMO Commercial Bank's Treasury and Payment Solutions group has introduced new Payment APIs, aimed at allowing businesses in Canada and the United States to integrate real-time payment features into their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems,...
Macquarie expands community resilience prize for climate solutions to Australia and Pacific Islands
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
Macquarie Group, in partnership with MIT Solve, has expanded its Community Resilience Prize to include Australia and the Pacific Islands.
United States initiates safeguard probe on quartz surface product imports
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
The United States has started a safeguard investigation concerning imports of quartz surface products.
MVV secures funding from KfW IPEX-Bank for UK waste-to-energy plant
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2025
MVV Energie AG has secured financing for the construction of its new Medworth thermal waste treatment plant in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
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.