News from 2025
U.S. transfers third high-endurance cutter to Vietnam Coast Guard
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
As the United States and Vietnam commemorate 30 years of diplomatic relations, a significant event marked the occasion.
Macquarie to acquire stakes in three major UK airports
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management has announced an agreement to acquire stakes in three UK airports: Bristol, Birmingham, and London City.
World Bank aids Turkish firms amid pandemic and earthquake challenges
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The World Bank has provided substantial support to Turkish firms in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 earthquakes.
Macquarie Asset Management launches new international core equity ETF
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management has introduced a new exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Macquarie Focused International Core Equity ETF (EXUS).
US continues MCC Nepal Compact amid foreign aid review
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
In February 2025, the Secretary of State granted an exception to the ongoing 90-day pause on U.S. foreign assistance, allowing the MCC Nepal Compact to continue its implementation.
Scholar explores inclusivity in legal language through creativity
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Bhumika Billa, a scholar at the Centre for Business Research in Cambridge, is exploring the intersection of language and law.
Morgan Stanley launches European private income fund
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Morgan Stanley has announced the launch of its new European Private Income Fund.
U.S. Embassy Praia seeks field engineer applicants by July 2
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Praia has announced a job opening for the position of Field Engineer FSN-09.
World Bank program boosts job opportunities for Rwandan youth
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
A young girl named Joy, who once sold oranges on the streets of Kigali due to financial hardship, has found new opportunities through the World Bank's Rwanda Priority Skills for Growth Program-for-Results (PSG).
Study examines difficulties in recognizing faces across different ethnicities
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Professor Jeremy Tree and Dr. Alex Jones from the School of Psychology have published a study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology exploring "other ethnicity blindness" or "category selective face blindness."
World Bank urges focus on scaling up global energy efficiency
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Harnessing the potential of energy efficiency in developing countries could fast-track affordable and secure energy, strengthen economies, and create jobs, according to a new World Bank report.
Swansea University achieves top 40 rank in THE Impact Rankings
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Swansea University has secured a position in the global top 40 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
Fulbright invites applications for visiting scholar program in 2026-2027
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Applications are now open for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for the academic year 2026-2027.
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program opens applications for 2026-2027
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright exchange initiative, is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 academic year.
IMF completes sixth reviews for Benin's fund facilities
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its sixth reviews of Benin's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF), as well as the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
Walter Parrs: Experienced diplomat leads U.S. mission to African Union
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Walter Parrs serves as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Mission to the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Mauritius highlighting economic resilience
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its Article IV Consultation with Mauritius, as announced on June 18, 2025.
Early human adaptability key to successful global spread
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
Before the migration known as 'Out of Africa,' early human populations adapted to various challenging habitats across Africa, including forests and deserts.
Swansea University partners with Thai school for student exchange program
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
In a groundbreaking agreement between Swansea University and Thailand, students from Finn School in Bangkok will have the opportunity to join the final year of the BSc Global Business Management (Top Up) program at Swansea.
U.S. Embassy alerts travelers of global measles risk
By Globe Banner | Jun 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, has disseminated a health alert following the issuance of a Level 1 Global Travel Health Notice for measles by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).