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Amazon, Bad Bunny partner to showcase Puerto Rico with Sept. 20 livestream concert
By T. R. Cooper | Sep 16, 2025
Amazon Music has announced a partnership with the artist Bad Bunny to highlight Puerto Rico, starting with a livestream of his "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí: Una Más" concert on September 20 from San Juan's José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum.
El Mostrador: Eguiguren used questionable tactics in China-linked Australis case
By Globe Banner Reports | Sep 16, 2025
El Mostrador announced that Alberto Eguiguren led a campaign on behalf of Chinese company Joyvio to deflect legal and public scrutiny from the company’s actions and toward former Australis executive Óscar Quiroga, with the dispute now shifting to U.S. courts.
League of American Workers founder on Ukraine: ‘The war-weary population there wants a new president and a negotiated peace’
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has said that most Ukrainians desire new leadership and a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing war.
WTO youth hackathon highlights student solutions for global food security
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Three teams of students from over ten countries presented proposals on trade and food security at a World Trade Organization (WTO) hackathon held in Geneva.
U.S. Embassy warns travelers after rise in document thefts and extortion cases in Cuba
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Havana has issued a security alert to travelers in Cuba following an increase in thefts of U.S. travel documents, including passports and lawful permanent resident cards.
Samsung Medison unveils new ultrasound solutions for women’s health at ISUOG 2025
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Samsung Medison is presenting its latest ultrasound diagnostic solutions for women's health at the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG 2025) in Cancún, Mexico.
Machu Picchu protests disrupt rail service; U.S. Embassy issues travel guidance
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Protests by local organizations over changes to the bus service contract for the route to Machu Picchu have led to disruptions in rail traffic between Ollantaytambo and Machupicchu Pueblo.
Macquarie provides $350 million financing for Nexamp’s U.S. solar project expansion
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management has arranged $350 million in long-term financing for Nexamp, Inc. to support the construction of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in the United States.
WTO Director-General calls for stronger parliamentary backing ahead of key ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on parliamentarians to increase their support for multilateralism and ongoing WTO reform efforts.
U.S., Sri Lankan officials collaborate on ports law training for transparent infrastructure
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, working with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), recently held a workshop in Colombo aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s legal capacity in ports law and public–private...
Ecuador declares state of emergency in seven provinces due to internal disturbance
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared a state of emergency in seven provinces, citing “severe internal disturbance.” The affected provinces are Azuay, Bolivar, Carchi, Cotopaxi, Imbabura, Pichincha, and Santo Domingo.
DG Okonjo-Iweala highlights partnership role at forum on LDC opportunities
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
An event co-organized by The Gambia, Germany, and the Executive Secretariat of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) took place as part of the EIF Global Forum 2025 under the theme "Accelerating Impact – On the Road to EIF Phase Three."
WTO leaders stress partnerships as key for successful rollout of Investment Facilitation Agreement
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has commended the 127 World Trade Organization (WTO) members involved in the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, describing it as a milestone in establishing global standards to improve...
U.S. Embassy Dili to hold sealed bid auction for government property
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
U.S. Embassy Dili has announced it will hold a sealed bid auction for used and excess U.S. Government property on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Macquarie Bank launches campaign highlighting simpler terms for its high-interest savings accounts
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Macquarie Bank has introduced a new advertising campaign called ‘Your savings game changer’ to highlight its approach to savings accounts and the conditions often imposed by other banks.
IMF concludes Article IV Consultation assessing Swiss economy amid global uncertainties
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its Article IV Consultation with Switzerland on September 10, 2025.
Swansea University receives recognition for advancing fairtrade principles
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Swansea University has received an award in recognition of its efforts to promote fairtrade and sustainability.
A third of first-time buyers choose semi-detached homes amid rise in long-term mortgages
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Barclays has reported that semi-detached properties accounted for 33.5 percent of first-time buyer purchases in August, indicating a shift among young buyers toward homes they intend to keep long-term.
Protests disrupt transport between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu as U.S. issues safety alert
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Protests over changes to the bus contract serving the Machu Picchu route have continued, affecting travel in and around Ollantaytambo, Puente Ruinas, and Machu Picchu Pueblo/Aguas Calientes.
JPMorganChase extends data-sharing agreement with Plaid for continued customer access
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
JPMorganChase and Plaid have announced an extension of their data access agreement, allowing customers to continue accessing financial products that require sharing consumer-permissioned data.