News from 2025
Tanzania's rural electrification transforms local businesses and industries
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
After living in Kawe near Dar es Salaam, Mosi Gungurugwa moved to Buyuni, a small village in Chalinze district.
England's local elections set to test political parties post-general election
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
On May 1, voters across 23 councils in England will head to the polls for the first local elections since the general election last July.
Meta launches AI app for personalized voice interaction
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
Meta announced the launch of a new Meta AI app, built with Llama 4, marking a step towards creating a more personal AI experience.
Slovenian American Friendship Day event recalls WWII cooperation
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
The village of Andraž nad Polzelo in Slovenia hosted a ceremony on April 26 to commemorate Slovenian American Friendship Day.
Noelle Eder joins Standard Chartered as Group Head of Technology and Operations
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Noelle Eder as the Group Head of Technology and Operations, pending regulatory approval.
Electricity access boosts education and healthcare in Tanzania
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
In Tanzania, the introduction of electricity has notably improved education and healthcare services.
Swiss Re projects rising natural catastrophe insurance claims amid climate change
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes are projected to reach USD 145 billion in 2025, according to the Swiss Re Institute.
KfW becomes investor in Germany's first blockchain-based Pfandbrief
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
KfW's exploration of digital finance has taken a new turn as it becomes an investor in crypto securities, marking a significant shift in its approach.
The Treasury imposes sanctions on vessels supporting Houthis with oil deliveries
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on three vessels and their owners for supporting the Houthis, part of Iran’s network of proxies.
World Bank raises $9 billion through dual-tranche bonds amid high investor demand
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
The World Bank has announced the successful pricing of two Sustainable Development Bonds, raising a total of USD 9 billion through a 3-year bond and a 7-year bond.
WTO urges timely subsidy notifications amid ongoing transparency discussions
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
The recent discussions at the Subsidies Committee highlighted ongoing concerns about transparency among World Trade Organization (WTO) members.
EU and World Bank partner to strengthen fiscal governance in the Western Balkans
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
Public finances in the Western Balkans experienced significant strain during the COVID-19 crisis, necessitating efforts to reduce public debt while continuing to encourage economic recovery.
Morocco takes steps to improve maternal and child health in rural areas
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
Morocco has made significant strides in reducing maternal, neonatal, and child mortality rates over the past few decades.
World Bank backs Rio Grande do Sul climate resilience project with $359.6 million
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved a project aimed at aiding Rio Grande do Sul to handle extreme weather events and optimize public resource management.
U.S. and Guatemala collaborate on cybersecurity review discovering threats linked to China
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
The Government of Guatemala, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, has concluded a joint cybersecurity review of Guatemalan government networks.
2025 West Africa Logistics Conference to be hosted in Liberia for the first time
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
The upcoming 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC) is set to be hosted in Liberia for the first time, marking a step forward in efforts to enhance regional collaboration and logistics capabilities in West Africa.
Trade finance report underscores barriers and solutions in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has emphasized the importance of trade finance, often overlooked as a driving force behind foreign trade.
World Bank urges action to increase Dominican women's role in STEM fields
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
Digital technologies are rapidly altering the global landscape, yet many Dominican girls and women remain underrepresented in fields like technology, science, mathematics, and engineering.
U.S. and Brazil deepen collaboration against transnational crime with new agreement
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Brazilian Federal Police (PF) have formally agreed to expand their collaboration in fighting transnational crime.
Learned Society of Wales inducts seven Swansea University Fellows
By Globe Banner | Apr 29, 2025
The Learned Society of Wales has announced the election of seven new Fellows from Swansea University.