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Samsung remains fifth in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands ranking for sixth year

Samsung Electronics has maintained its position as the fifth most valuable global brand for the sixth consecutive year, according to the latest “Best Global Brands” list released by Interbrand, a global brand consultancy.


Bank of America releases third quarter 2025 financial results

Bank of America announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025.


U.S. Treasury Secretary meets with Ukrainian Prime Minister to discuss support and reconstruction

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on October 14, 2025, in Washington.


Sun Life receives Bronze certification for advancing Indigenous relations in Canada

Sun Life Financial Inc. has become the first Canadian insurer to receive Bronze certification in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, awarded by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB).


Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable reviews progress on debt restructuring efforts

The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) convened on October 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to assess ongoing efforts aimed at improving the processes and timelines for sovereign debt restructuring.


WTO Government Procurement Committee marks 100th meeting, welcomes Guatemala and Barbados as observers

At its 100th session, the Government Procurement Committee of the World Trade Organization (WTO) reviewed its achievements and welcomed new observers.


World Bank project helps improve skills training for youth and women in Nepal

Nepal is facing a significant demographic shift, with 41 percent of its population aged between 16 and 40 years.


Cambridge study outlines risk management for combining nature-based and tech carbon removal

A new study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge has proposed a method to evaluate whether carbon removal portfolios that mix technology-based and nature-based solutions can help stabilize global temperatures over centuries.


Singapore and New Zealand contribute to new World Bank financial instruments to boost lending

Singapore and New Zealand have announced new contributions to financial instruments designed to increase the World Bank’s lending capacity for addressing global challenges.


Meta begins construction on large-scale AI data center in El Paso

Meta has started construction on a new AI-optimized data center in El Paso, Texas.


Morgan Stanley schedules third quarter 2025 earnings call for October 15

Morgan Stanley has announced it will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2025 results on October 15, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.


U.S. Embassy in Majuro seeks applicants for security guard position

The U.S. Embassy in Majuro has announced a vacancy for the position of Security Guard, open from October 15 to October 31, 2025.


U.S. Mission issues warning after fighting intensifies near Afghan-Pakistan border

Intense fighting has been reported along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, particularly in the Spin Boldak area of Kandahar, between October 11 and 15.


Cambridge study finds domestic abuse bonds formed through psychological manipulation

A recent study from the University of Cambridge examines how male domestic abusers form psychological attachments with their victims through deliberate manipulation, even before any physical violence occurs.


Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable releases progress report on debt restructuring efforts

The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) convened in Washington, D.C. to assess ongoing efforts to improve sovereign debt restructuring and address vulnerabilities in debt management.


Sun Life U.S. opens new Bayshore office; highlights investment in Milwaukee community

Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest have opened a new 20,460 square-foot office in the Bayshore shopping center in Glendale, Milwaukee.


WTO publishes trade policy review documents for Sri Lanka

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a series of documents related to the latest Trade Policy Review (TPR) of Sri Lanka.


Macquarie increases ownership stake in London City Airport to 75 percent

Macquarie Asset Management, through its Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, has agreed to acquire an additional 50 percent equity stake in London City Airport.


University of Oxford study finds underweight children cost NHS as much as those with obesity

The National Health Service (NHS) faces an estimated £340 million in extra healthcare costs each year due to weight-related health problems among children, according to new research from the University of Oxford.


Ethiopia’s new right to work directive opens economic opportunities for refugees

When war broke out between Ethiopia and Eritrea in 1998, Michaele Haile left his home and sought refuge in Ethiopia.