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U.S. Embassy issues health alert following Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
On September 4, the Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province.
U.S. urges realistic budgeting and reforms at UN refugee agency meeting
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The United States has called for significant changes to the way the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) approaches its budgeting and operations.
U.S. targets Southeast Asian scam centers with new sanctions
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities connected to online scam operations in Southeast Asia.
U.S. Charge d’Affaires discusses regional energy projects at Thessaloniki Metropolitan Summit
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
Charge d’Affaires Huck spoke at the 5th Thessaloniki Metropolitan Summit organized by The Economist, addressing key issues related to energy security in Europe.
Trump signs executive order targeting wrongful detention of Americans abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 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 23, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at increasing protections for U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained abroad.
U.S. forces conduct emergency readiness exercise at embassy in Uganda
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
U.S. personnel from the East Africa Response Force (EARF), a unit under U.S. Africa Command’s Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), have been deployed to the U.S. Embassy in Uganda for a scheduled Emergency Deployment Readiness...
U.S., Uganda launch digital self-care app to improve public health
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Uganda has announced the launch of the Self-care application, a new digital health tool developed in partnership with the Ugandan Ministry of Health.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission in Bulgaria focused on euro adoption
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Fabian Bornhorst concluded its official visit to Bulgaria from September 10 to 23, as part of the 2025 Article IV consultation.
Puerto Rico's economy grows three percent in 2023 after previous year's decline
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
Real gross domestic product (GDP) in Puerto Rico grew by 3.0 percent in 2023, following a decline of 2.1 percent in 2022, according to new statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
World Bank Group appoints Alexandra Célestin as Country Manager for Republic of Congo
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Ms.
World Bank issues $1.75 billion SOFR-linked sustainable development bond
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The World Bank has issued a USD 1.75 billion Sustainable Development Bond linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Index, with a maturity date set for September 23, 2032.
World Bank names Han Fraeters division director for PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The World Bank has appointed Han Fraeters as its Division Director for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
U.S. Embassy condemns attack on WFP aid boat amid rising threats to humanitarian work
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The United States Embassy has expressed strong condemnation of ongoing attacks against humanitarian workers in South Sudan.
WTO releases trade policy review documents for Zambia
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to its latest Trade Policy Review of Zambia.
Meta expands access to Llama AI model for US allies’ defense use
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
Meta has announced an expansion of access to its Llama artificial intelligence models for national security purposes.
EU introduces new entry/exit system impacting U.S. travelers to Luxembourg
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The European Union is introducing a new Entry/Exit System (EES) that will affect most foreign visitors, including U.S. citizens traveling to Luxembourg and other participating countries.
World Bank raises AUD 1.5 billion through dual-tranche sustainable development bond issue
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The World Bank has raised AUD 1.5 billion through a dual tap of its Sustainable Development Bonds, increasing the size of its August 2028 and February 2035 lines by AUD 800 million and AUD 700 million, respectively.
World Bank Group leaders study Chile’s progress on energy transition and water security
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
A group of Executive Directors from the World Bank Group visited Chile this week to observe the country's initiatives in green energy transition and water security.
World Bank urges stronger tax reforms for sustained growth in Côte d'Ivoire
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
Côte d'Ivoire’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience, with a growth rate of 6% in 2024, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update.