News from 2025
Sun Life partners with Wellthy on end-of-life planning services
By Globe Banner | Jun 9, 2025
Sun Life U.S., a prominent group benefits provider, has announced a partnership with Wellthy, a care concierge platform.
U.S. Embassy Port of Spain announces SSA service visit dates
By Globe Banner | Jun 9, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain has provided information for individuals in Trinidad and Tobago experiencing issues with their U.S. Social Security retirement benefits.
Cambridge partners with DSIT to launch Spärck AI Scholarships
By Globe Banner | Jun 9, 2025
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced the Spärck AI Scholarships, a new initiative to support the next generation of AI leaders.
NAB introduces selfie verification for new online accounts in effort against fraud
By Globe Banner | Jun 8, 2025
New customers at National Australia Bank (NAB) will soon be required to take a selfie as part of an updated process for opening accounts or products online.
NAB survey shows wellbeing rebound amid cost-of-living pressures
By Globe Banner | Jun 8, 2025
Australians are showing signs of recovery from earlier declines in wellbeing, according to the National Australia Bank's (NAB) latest Wellbeing Survey for the second quarter of 2025.
NAB introduces selfie-based identity checks for new online accounts
By Globe Banner | Jun 8, 2025
New customers at National Australia Bank (NAB) will now be required to take a selfie when opening an account or product online, as part of the bank’s latest effort to combat fraud and scams.
Earthquake measuring 6.3 strikes Cundinamarca, Colombia
By Globe Banner | Jun 8, 2025
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Cundinamarca, Colombia at 8:08 a.m. local time on June 8, 2025.
U.S. official Eric Meyer to discuss security and trade in Uzbekistan
By Globe Banner | Jun 8, 2025
Senior Bureau Official Eric Meyer is set to visit Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from June 9-10, 2025.
NAB launches month-long internal campaign focused on data and artificial intelligence education
By Globe Banner | Jun 8, 2025
NAB is set to host over 40 events and activities throughout August aimed at increasing its employees’ knowledge of data and artificial intelligence (AI).
IMF highlights economic challenges facing Latvia during Article IV mission
By Globe Banner | Jun 8, 2025
Latvia's economy is currently facing a challenging global environment while addressing internal structural issues.
Klaas Knot discusses financial innovation at G30 Plenary
By Globe Banner | Jun 7, 2025
Klaas Knot, Chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), recently addressed the 93rd G30 Plenary, discussing the intersection of financial innovation and stability.
Political discrimination claim rises as Hawksmoor staff remove Tommy Robinson mid-meal despite no misconduct alleged
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Hawksmoor staff requested Tommy Robinson to leave the Air Street restaurant, citing staff discomfort.
U.S. Navy sailors assist Australian charity by cooking meals for those in need
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Sailors from the U.S. 7th Fleet and the USS Blue Ridge participated in a community service project in Bondi, Australia, on May 28.
OCBC supports Great Eastern's S$0.9 billion delisting plan
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) has announced its support for Great Eastern Holdings Limited's (GEH) proposal to delist its shares.
Petraeus calls for increased European defense responsibility
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Speaking at an Orange live client event in Amsterdam, General Petraeus emphasized the importance of Europe taking greater responsibility for its own defense.
Property market shows signs of recovery amid winter months
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
We are observing signs of a revival in Australia's property market despite the winter season.
Protests disrupt traffic across Bolivia amid economic unrest
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Demonstrations and roadblocks took place across Bolivia on June 5, 2025, and are expected to persist into the following week.
WTO opens proposal call for fish subsidies agreement implementation
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Developing and least-developed country (LDC) members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) who have ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies are now eligible to submit proposals for technical assistance and capacity-building activities.
Cambridge study reveals medieval noblewoman's role in priest's assassination
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The Medieval Murder Maps project at Cambridge University’s Institute of Criminology has shed light on a unique case from 14th century England involving a revenge killing orchestrated by noblewoman Ela Fitzpayne.
World Bank approves $100M credit for climate resilience project in Guinea
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The World Bank Group has approved a $100 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for the Kounki Fisheries and Aquaculture Project in Guinea.