News from 2025
BMO signs five-year deal as official bank partner for UC Berkeley
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
BMO has signed a five-year agreement to become the Official Bank of UC Berkeley, continuing a partnership that began after BMO acquired Bank of the West in 2023.
U.S. State Department finds stable human rights conditions in latest Taiwan country report
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
The U.S. Department of State released its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for Taiwan, noting no significant changes in the human rights situation during the year.
Luxembourg College Night set for October 2 highlights U.S. university opportunities
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
Secondary school students and their families in Luxembourg will have the opportunity to learn about higher education options in the United States at Luxembourg College Night, scheduled for October 2, 2025.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO meets European leaders at Bled Strategic Forum
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
The 2025 Bled Strategic Forum brought together leaders to discuss the importance of transatlantic cooperation in facing shared security challenges. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker attended the event, participating in a series of...
EducationUSA offers September webinars to guide international students through U.S. college applications
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
EducationUSA has announced a series of webinars for September 2025 aimed at helping international students navigate the U.S. college application process.
U.S. Embassy welcomes Abigail L. Dressel as new Chargé d’Affaires in Mozambique
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
Abigail L. Dressel has returned to Mozambique as the Chargé d’Affaires for the United States Embassy, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic opportunities, and enhancing shared security between the two countries. “Sob a...
U.S. sanctions network accused of smuggling Iranian oil through Iraq
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
The United States has announced new sanctions aimed at disrupting revenue streams to the Iranian government, citing concerns over destabilizing activities in Iraq, the Middle East, and beyond.
U.S. Special Envoy joins Uzbek president at Independence Day celebration
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Ambassador Paolo Zampolli attended Uzbekistan’s 34th Independence Day celebrations in Tashkent, joining President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and senior Uzbek officials.
U.S. special envoy visits Tashkent center to highlight cultural ties
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli visited the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent on September 1, 2025.
Consular officer to offer limited services for Americans in Foz do Iguaçu on September 8
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
Staff from the U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo will visit Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, on September 8, 2025, to provide limited consular services for U.S. citizens.
U.S. Embassy Koror seeks applicants for unarmed guard position
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Koror has announced a vacancy for the position of unarmed guard, with applications open until September 19, 2025.
United States, Japan, South Korea discuss response to North Korean cyber threats
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea held their fourth Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group meeting in Tokyo on August 27 and 28 to address cyber threats linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
U.S.-supported program trains new cohort of field epidemiologists in Botswana
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), in partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Government of Botswana, has continued its efforts to strengthen Botswana’s capacity to respond to...
World Bank expands global investment in low-carbon rail logistics
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
From 2011 to 2024, India constructed 1,200 kilometers of new dedicated freight tracks with support from the World Bank.
Mozambique expands electricity access through World Bank-supported programs
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
Between 2020 and 2024, the Mozambique Energy for All project (ProEnergia) connected more than 514,000 households to electricity, reaching about 2.6 million people who previously lacked access.
Ethiopian livestock project improves livelihoods through inclusive poultry farming
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
In Serbo Kebele, located in Ethiopia’s Jimma Zone of Oromia, farmer Imran Abba Jihad has seen significant changes in his life after joining the Livestock and Fisheries Sector Development Project (LFSDP).
World Bank appoints Cécile Fruman as new country director for Brazil
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
Cécile Fruman has been named as the new World Bank Country Director for Brazil, according to an announcement made on September 1, 2025.
Gambia maintains steady economic growth amid global challenges
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
The Gambia's economy has shown continued resilience, with real GDP growth reaching 5.7% in 2024, according to the World Bank’s Fifth Economic Update for The Gambia.
Ethiopia’s urban program creates over one million jobs amid rapid city growth
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
Ethiopia’s cities are facing the challenges of rapid urban growth, with projections indicating that the urban population will nearly triple from 15 million in 2012 to over 42 million by 2034.
World Bank issues handbook addressing urban heat management in developing cities
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
Extreme urban heat is becoming a major challenge for cities in the Global South, where rapid urbanization and limited resources make it harder to adapt.