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Saint Lucian entrepreneur Michelle Samuel receives AEIF grant for BizConnect project
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Michelle Samuel, a Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow from Saint Lucia, and her team have received a 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant for their project, BizConnect.
U.S. releases 25th annual report on global human trafficking
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Human trafficking remains a significant global issue, according to the 25th edition of the Trafficking in Persons Report released by the U.S. Department of State.
Founder of Binance on Financial Times report: 'YZiLabs was not spun out of Binance'
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of Binance, has addressed what he claims to be misrepresentations by the Financial Times regarding YZiLabs' status and his legal case.
U.S net international investment position falls further in second quarter 2025
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the U.S. net international investment position was –$26.14 trillion at the end of the second quarter of 2025.
Lisa Miller & Associates reports Florida Attorney General lawsuit against roofing company after 131 complaints
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Lisa Miller & Associates has released a comprehensive update on property insurance developments, highlighting several key issues including a lawsuit by the Florida Attorney General against a roofing company, hurricane rebuilding advice, the...
U.S. Embassy issues safety alert ahead of Club Atletico Peñarol anniversary events
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo issued a security alert regarding potential disturbances related to the anniversary of Club Atletico Peñarol’s founding.
UBS schedules conference call on capital adequacy ordinance consultation response
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
UBS has announced it will host a conference call to discuss its response to the Capital Adequacy Ordinance (CAO) consultation, which closed on 6 June 2025.
U.S. renews Level 2 travel advisory for Sierra Leone citing crime and health concerns
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has renewed its travel advisory for Sierra Leone as of September 25, 2025.
IMF board completes annual review of Eswatini's economy amid persistent challenges
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with the Kingdom of Eswatini, noting both progress and ongoing challenges in the country’s economic outlook.
IMF reviews economic progress in São Tomé and Príncipe during official visit
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Slavi Slavov visited São Tomé and Príncipe from September 22 to 26, 2025.
U.S. Deputy Secretary meets Mongolian foreign minister to discuss partnership and economic ties
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Mongolian Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg in New York during the United Nations General Assembly.
Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar Award opens for Singaporean academics for study in U.S
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has announced the opening of applications for the Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar Award for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Program opens undergraduate scholarship applications for MENA students
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), a program of the Department of State, is inviting applications for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program for the 2025-2026 academic year.
U.S. Embassy warns against use of unauthorized visa appointment services
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has issued a warning to visa applicants regarding the use of unauthorized services that promise earlier appointments.
Ministry of State Secretariat partners with U.S. Embassy on English training for protocol officers
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The Ministry of State Secretariat of Indonesia and the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta have completed a program designed to improve English language and cross-cultural communication skills for Indonesian...
WhatsApp adds live photos, AI chat themes, video call backgrounds, and improved group search
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Over the past several months, WhatsApp has introduced a series of new features designed to enhance user experience in both chats and calls.
Meta expands teen account safety features across platforms in Indonesia
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Meta has expanded its dedicated Teen Accounts feature in Indonesia, aiming to enhance online safety for young users.
U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé holds online auction for surplus property
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé has announced an online auction for several high-value items, including used furniture, appliances, water pumps, and mattresses.
Ten European banks join new distributed ledger initiative led by SWIAT
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Ten European financial institutions have joined forces to launch the Regulated Layer One (RL1) initiative, which aims to establish a common distributed ledger under open and credible governance for regulated market participants.
IMF reviews Colombia's economy amid mixed outlook ahead of elections
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its 2025 Article IV consultation with Colombia, reviewing the country's economic performance and policy outlook as it approaches a pre-election year.