News from 2025
President Trump declares national emergency to address trade deficits with tariffs
By Globe Banner | Apr 3, 2025
President Donald J. Trump announced a national emergency focused on foreign trade and economic practices.
U.S. Embassy advises travelers to renew passports before the summer rush
By Globe Banner | Apr 3, 2025
Appointments for routine consular services are presently available with minimal waiting time at the U.S. Embassy in Manila and the Consular Agency in Cebu.
US imposes 10% tariff on Australian beef imports amid trade tensions
By Globe Banner | Apr 3, 2025
Australia's beef industry is considering the consequences of a new 10% tariff imposed by the United States on Australian beef imports.
RFQ issued for U.S. agricultural discovery project with April 19 bid deadline
By Globe Banner | Apr 3, 2025
The U.S. government has issued a request for quotation (RFQ) for the U.S. Agricultural Discovery project, under the solicitation number PR15110818.
Mama Ranger Songco honored with 2025 International Women of Courage award
By Globe Banner | Apr 3, 2025
Angelique Songco, known as "Mama Ranger," was awarded the 2025 International Women of Courage Award by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady of the United States Melania Trump.
Samsung announces HDR10+ support for Netflix content on new TVs and monitors
By Globe Banner | Apr 3, 2025
Samsung Electronics has announced that its smart TVs and monitors will now support Netflix shows and movies in HDR10+.
Joint statement focuses on defense, economic security, and regional cooperation
By Globe Banner | Apr 3, 2025
The governments of the United States, Japan, and South Korea have released a joint statement following a trilateral meeting in Brussels.
US Embassy Nassau seeks proposals for hardware tool supplies contract
By Globe Banner | Apr 3, 2025
The United States Embassy in Nassau has issued a request for proposals aimed at acquiring hardware tool supplies.
Crypto Price Shifts for April 1, 2025
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
Here’s how Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and other key cryptocurrencies performed on April 1, 2025.
Department of State comments on China's military activities near Taiwan
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
China has once again engaged in military activities near Taiwan, raising concerns about regional security and global prosperity.
U.S. Marines and Singapore Guardsmen complete urban training in Exercise Valiant Mark 2025
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
Exercise Valiant Mark 2025 successfully concluded on March 26, 2025, at the SAFTI City training facility in Singapore.
U.S.-grown food aid arrives for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
This week, a shipment of 17,000 metric tons of food aid for Rohingya refugees arrived in Chattogram, Bangladesh.
One Raffles Quay secures SGD 1.13 billion loan for sustainability efforts
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
One Raffles Quay (ORQ) has successfully obtained a sustainability-linked loan of SGD 1.13 billion, with DBS serving as the anchor lender and sole sustainability coordinator.
The role of universities in shaping AI's future implementation strategies
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
Universities seem poised to play a crucial role in addressing the gap between AI's lab capabilities and its practical, real-world application.
Experts urge inclusive AI governance to protect human creativity
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
Amid growing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on human creativity, experts advocate for legal and ethical frameworks that balance AI innovation with the protection of creative livelihoods.
US Embassy in Santo Domingo seeks quotes for DHS/ICE ERO vehicle procurement
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
The embassy of the United States of America in Santo Domingo has announced a call for quotes from vendors for the provision of a vehicle for the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS/ICE) Enforcement and...
Siemens acquires Dotmatics to enhance AI capabilities in Life Sciences
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
Siemens has announced the acquisition of Dotmatics, a strategic move to enhance its AI-powered PLM software offerings within the Life Sciences sector as part of its Siemens Xcelerator initiative.
U.S. supports bicentennial commemoration of Amphictyonic Congress of Panama at OAS council
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
The United States has expressed its support for the commemoration of the bicentennial of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama, recognizing the significance of this historical event in promoting cooperation among independent nations in the Americas.
U.S. citizens advised as S. Korea prepares for constitutional court verdict on impeachment
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
U.S. citizens in South Korea are advised to exercise caution as the Constitutional Court prepares to deliver its verdict on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on April 4, 2025.
Brooklyn court indicts Ecuadorian crime leader on drug trafficking and firearms charges
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
A federal indictment has been revealed in Brooklyn against José Adolfo "Fito" Macías Villamar, a reputed leader of the Los Choneros, a violent drug trafficking organization based in Ecuador.