News from 2025
Meta introduces Ray-Ban Display smart glasses with neural band EMG wristband
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Meta has announced the launch of Meta Ray-Ban Display, a new product in its AI glasses lineup, along with the Meta Neural Band, an EMG wristband.
Howden leaders discuss reinsurance competition amid rising cat bond issuance
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Jarad Madea, CEO of Howden Capital Markets & Advisory (HCMA), and Wade Gulbransen, CEO of Howden Re North America, discussed the impact of alternative capital on the reinsurance sector in an interview with The Insurer TV during the Rendez-Vous de...
U.S.-Adriatic Charter defense chiefs gather in Tirana for annual conference
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Representatives from five Adriatic Charter nations—Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia—along with observer nations Kosovo and Slovenia, gathered in Tirana for the 28th U.S.-Adriatic Charter Chiefs of Defense...
Howden Re leaders stress need for updated cyber risk models amid evolving threats
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Howden Re’s cyber specialists have highlighted the need for improved data and updated models in response to a changing cyber threat environment.
DBS Bank India authorised by RBI as agency bank for real-time GST collections
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
DBS Bank India has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Agency Bank for collecting Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments.
Trump signs executive order on wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening protections for U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained abroad.
White House issues executive order targeting wrongful detention of Americans abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
The White House has issued a new executive order aimed at increasing protections for U.S. nationals facing wrongful detention abroad.
Trump signs executive order expanding measures against wrongful detention of U.S. citizens abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening U.S. government efforts to protect American nationals from wrongful detention abroad.
NCUA reports growth in assets and shares for credit unions in Q2 2025
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its state-level credit union data report for the second quarter of 2025.
Howden Re’s Alexander Roth discusses shifting insurer strategies amid changing market conditions
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
As the insurance industry enters what Howden Re describes as “a hard market, softening,” capital and operational solutions are becoming increasingly important for insurers seeking efficiency and resilience.
Ambassador Julie Chung opens regional workshop on terrorism and weapons of mass destruction
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Ambassador Julie Chung addressed participants at the opening ceremony of a workshop focused on terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMD), held at the ITC Hotel in Colombo.
Bank of America raises US minimum hourly wage to $25 for all hourly workers
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Bank of America has announced an increase in its minimum hourly wage in the United States to $25.
Steve Varley named senior advisor for Warburg Pincus industrials group
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Warburg Pincus has appointed Steve Varley as Senior Advisor, the firm announced on September 17, 2025.
U.S. participation highlighted at IAEA Board of Governors September 2025 meeting
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors is meeting in September 2025 to discuss key issues related to the agency’s work.
U.S. advises visa applicants to apply in their country of residence or nationality
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Applicants seeking U.S. nonimmigrant visas are advised to schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. embassy or consulate located in their country of residence or nationality.
White House issues new rules targeting wrongful detention of Americans abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The White House has issued a new executive order aimed at increasing protections for U.S. nationals who face wrongful detention abroad.
Trump signs executive order targeting wrongful detention of Americans abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at increasing protections for U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained abroad.
Trump signs executive order targeting wrongful detention of Americans abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
President Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at increasing pressure on those responsible for the wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad.
World Bank highlights progress on strategic financing reforms supporting universal healthcare worldwide
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Health financing is a key element in ensuring access to health services without causing financial hardship, according to the World Bank.
India faces urgent need for climate-resilient urban planning amid rapid growth
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Cities in India are expected to play a central role in the country's economic future, with projections indicating that they will generate over 70 percent of new jobs within the next five years.