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Fubon Senior Open begins Oct. 29 with expanded international field

The 2025 Fubon Senior Open, recognized as Taiwan’s largest and longest-running professional senior golf tournament, will begin on October 29 at the Taiwan Golf & Country Club.


U.S. Embassy announces limited updates due to lapse in appropriations

Because of a lapse in appropriations, updates to this website will be limited until full operations resume.


Cousin T’s founder on foreign litigation funding: 'Corrupt judges & lawyers are being funded with shady money'

Terrence K. Williams, founder of Cousin T’s, has raised concerns about unregulated third-party litigation funding, stating that it allows undisclosed investors, including foreign governments, to finance U.S. lawsuits and potentially influence the...


U.S. Embassy issues security alert after post-election protests erupt in Cameroon

Protests have erupted in several areas of Cameroon following the announcement of the official results of the presidential election held on October 12, 2025.


Johnson & Johnson awards Mayo Clinic and QAS.AI in first round of surgical AI innovation fund

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has announced the advancement of its Polyphonic AI Fund for Surgery, an initiative aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to improve surgical care.


Lithuanian airports close temporarily after Belarus weather balloons cross border

Travel disruptions occurred in Lithuania over the weekend of October 24, 2025, after Lithuanian authorities reported that weather balloons launched from Belarus crossed into Lithuanian airspace.


U.S. Embassy Nassau issues alert as Hurricane Melissa prompts evacuations

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to a Category 5 storm, prompting authorities in The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands to issue evacuation orders and close schools.


Everest secures $1.2 billion reinsurance cover for North American insurance reserves

Everest Group, Ltd. has announced a new reinsurance agreement designed to protect its North American Insurance portfolio from potential future reserve losses.


Bank of America reports record adoption of AI-driven CashPro tools among corporate clients

Bank of America has reported a significant increase in the use of its AI-powered CashPro Chat and transaction search tools among corporate clients.


Amazon sets record with 10,821 unique generative AI applications

Amazon has announced that it, in collaboration with 21 high schools in West Java, has set a Guinness World Records title for the most applications created at an on-site generative AI event.


Uber launches transparency, protections and tips updates for drivers and couriers

Uber has announced new measures aimed at enhancing the protection of drivers' and couriers' time, tips, and ratings.


Siemens study finds growing focus on energy resilience over climate goals

A new study commissioned by Siemens and conducted by FT Longitude, a division of the Financial Times Group, reveals a shift in global priorities from climate protection to energy resilience.


IMF Executive Board completes annual Article IV review highlighting Mexico's economic outlook

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Mexico, following discussions held on October 23.


Meta introduces ghost posts for temporary sharing on Threads

Meta has announced the launch of "ghost posts" on its Threads platform.


Barclays expands into Saudi Arabia with new Riyadh office planned for 2026

Barclays PLC has announced plans to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia as part of its broader Middle East growth strategy.


Oxford study finds UK families face steep income drop after job loss

A new study from the University of Oxford finds that UK families lose nearly 20% of their income in the first year after a job loss, significantly more than families in Denmark, Finland, and Germany.


U.S. Embassy warns Americans after violent incident involving Turkish nationals in Montenegro

The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica has issued a warning to American citizens in Montenegro following an outbreak of violence over the weekend.


Study finds higher TV resolutions may not improve viewing experience

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Meta Reality Labs have studied the resolution limit of the human eye, questioning whether ultra-high-definition televisions such as 4K or 8K screens offer a noticeable improvement for viewers.


World Bank approves $78 million project to improve Mongolia's electricity grid

The World Bank has approved a new project aimed at improving the reliability and security of Mongolia’s electricity services.


Malawi partners with World Bank on agricultural reform targeting smallholder farmers

Agriculture is a major part of Malawi’s economy, making up nearly a quarter of its GDP and employing about 75% of the population, mainly through small-scale farming.