News from 2025
Florida Realtor: 'Florida home insurance premiums have finally begun to flatten'
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
Christina Miranda, a commercial and residential realtor for Florida Realtor, said that Florida home-insurance premiums are beginning to stabilize.
U.S. Embassy Copenhagen issues alert ahead of planned demonstration on December 13
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
On December 13, a demonstration is planned to take place in Copenhagen.
Peace Corps welcomes fourth cohort of volunteers amid strengthened U.S.–Vietnam partnership
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
The Peace Corps has sworn in its fourth group of volunteers to Vietnam during a ceremony held in Hanoi, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of U.S.–Vietnam bilateral relations.
Australia-U.S. AUSMIN consultations announce new regional security initiatives
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on December 8 in Washington, D.C. The meeting marked...
World Bank invests billions in East Asia-Pacific healthcare expansion
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
Access to health care in East Asia and the Pacific is playing a key role in improving human capital, job opportunities, and community resilience.
World Bank issues $200 million clean cooking outcome bond with focus on Ghana
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
The World Bank has settled its USD 200 million Clean Cooking Outcome Bond, following the pricing on December 5, 2025.
Standard Chartered forecasts positive performance for risky assets in 2026 global outlook
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
Standard Chartered’s Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office has released its Global Market Outlook for 2026, providing guidance on investment strategies and market themes for the coming year.
U.S. Embassy Windhoek seeks video and photography service proposals
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek, through its Public Diplomacy Section, has issued a request for information (RFI) aimed at video production firms with the capacity to create high-quality video and photographic content.
WTO Director-General urges targeted agenda ahead of key ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
At a recent meeting of the Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC), World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stressed the importance of developing a focused agenda ahead of the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).
Volkswagen begins urban testing of self-driving Gen.Urban research car in Wolfsburg
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
The Volkswagen Group has begun a new phase of testing its autonomous research vehicle, Gen.
United States delivers fortified food aid to Uzbekistan’s health institutions
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
The United States has delivered its 16th shipment of food assistance to Uzbekistan, continuing a long-standing partnership in health and humanitarian support.
U.S. Embassy warns Americans of possible unrest during Kinshasa demonstrations
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has issued a security alert for U.S. citizens regarding planned demonstrations on Monday, December 15, at several locations in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
ANZ reports record participation in its MoneyMinded financial education program
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
ANZ has released its latest MoneyMinded Impact Report, showing that the bank’s financial education program has now reached more than 1.1 million people since it began in 2002.
Former ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott launches legal action over 2025 pay decision
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
ANZ has acknowledged that former Chief Executive Officer Shayne Elliott has initiated legal proceedings in the New South Wales Supreme Court concerning his remuneration for the 2025 financial year.
WTO reviews green economy initiatives and remittance costs ahead of ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
An informal session on the green services economy and sustainable development was held by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Council for Trade in Services on December 11, 2025.
Dominant baboons experience disrupted sleep due to group dynamics, Swansea University study finds
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2025
In a recent study, researchers from Swansea University examined how social hierarchies affect sleep patterns among chacma baboons in South Africa.
Binance CMO Conlan: Binance Junior 'is a very empowering technology’
By Globe Banner | Dec 11, 2025
Rachel Conlan, Chief Marketing Officer for Binance, said during a live segment at Binance Blockchain Week Dubai that Binance Junior can bring digital literacy into homes and highlighted the real-world impact of cryptocurrency through user stories.
WTO Director-General recognizes contributions of 2025 Young Professionals cohort
By Globe Banner | Dec 11, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) marked the completion of its 2025 Young Professional Programme (YPP), with Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala addressing the outgoing participants.
WTO-ICC survey highlights gaps and benefits in business adoption of artificial intelligence for trade
By Globe Banner | Dec 11, 2025
A recent survey conducted by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has revealed significant differences in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for trade among businesses.
Cambridge researchers reveal global pricing trends for fake online accounts
By Globe Banner | Dec 11, 2025
For the first time, researchers have revealed detailed pricing and market dynamics for fake online accounts across hundreds of platforms worldwide.