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Secret and Tamsen Fadal promote menopause awareness with new deodorant line

In line with Women’s Health Month, Secret, a significant player in women’s personal care, is highlighting issues surrounding menopause.


Melanie Kehr steps into new role at KfW's domestic promotion division

Melanie Kehr has assumed a new role today as KfW's Executive Board member responsible for domestic promotional business.


ANZ introduces password-less web banking to enhance security

ANZ is set to launch a password-less web banking service for ANZ Plus, becoming the first Australian bank to introduce a fully password-free option.


Swiffer introduces Sweep + Mop Deluxe with innovative collapsible stick design

Procter & Gamble has revealed the Swiffer Sweep + Mop Deluxe, marking the most significant innovation in their Swiffer Sweeper product line in more than 25 years.


ANZ advises on avoiding Mother's Day scams amid rising fraud concerns

ANZ is urging Australians to increase their vigilance against online scams this Mother's Day, encouraging open dialogue within families to enhance scam awareness.


Invasive rats and rainforest mammals share microbes as cities expand

The latest study published in Molecular Ecology delves into changes in gut microbial communities among small mammals across varying habitats in Borneo, encompassing both city and rainforest environments.


IMF supports Haiti’s economic program with first review approval

Management of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced its approval of the first review of Haiti's Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) on April 15, 2025.


World Bank's investment to boost Bhutan’s growth and job opportunities

The World Bank Group has announced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Bhutan, which will run from fiscal years 2025 to 2029.


U.S.-Egypt virtual event highlights ICT opportunities for American companies

U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa Garg, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Amr Talaat, and Chairman of the General Authority of Free Zones and Investment Hossam Heiba highlighted opportunities for American companies in...


Treasury and DFC to create United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund

Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, the Treasury Department and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) intend to collaborate with the Government of Ukraine to finalize the governance of a new program and...


Demonstration set in Copenhagen against U.S. policies on May 3, 2025

A demonstration against U.S. policies is scheduled to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark.


Gain Tango scent boosters offer new fruity-floral experience

Gain has introduced a new line of in-wash scent boosters, called Gain Tango Scent Boosters, offering a mix of fruity and floral scents.


Ambassador Davis appointed as interim envoy to Ukraine starting May 5th

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has announced that Ambassador Julie S. Davis will take on the role of Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, starting Monday, May 5th.


Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais seeks to become UN Tourism's first Middle Eastern woman Secretary-General

Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates has been nominated to lead UN Tourism, seeking to become the first woman from the Middle East to serve as Secretary-General of the United Nations’ specialized agency for tourism.


Bank of America releases 2025 outlook on specialty asset management

Bank of America has published its 2025 Specialty Asset Management Outlook shedding light on market dynamics affecting commercial real estate, farmland, timberland, and energy assets.


Embassy alerts travelers of limited visa services in May

The U.S. Embassy has issued a notice for travelers planning to visit the United States, urging them to complete their online visa applications promptly.



Us department of state seeks proposals for engineering services in Suva

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) is seeking expressions of interest for architectural and engineering services related to a multi-discipline building inspection and boundary survey.


Perryman Group study reveals cost of lawsuit abuse on American families

Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a national advocacy and educational organization, has released a study by The Perryman Group highlighting the financial impact of lawsuit abuse on American families.


U.S. Embassy Bishkek promotes STEM education to reduce brain drain in Kyrgyzstan

The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) has announced a new initiative to boost Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in the Kyrgyz Republic.