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University of Oxford researchers report on six-year evaluation of SCAN Pathway

A recent study published in the Lancet Primary Care has examined the effectiveness of the Suspected CANcer (SCAN) Pathway, a diagnostic approach designed for patients with non-specific symptoms that do not meet standard urgent referral guidelines.


U.S., Vietnam launch Pacific Friendship 2025 humanitarian mission in Quang Tri

The U.S. Army Pacific and the Government of Vietnam have launched Pacific Friendship 2025, an annual engagement focused on humanitarian assistance, disaster response, medical support, engineering, and civil projects in Quang Tri province.


ANZ announces leadership changes in its markets division

ANZ has announced that Anshul Sidher has stepped down from his position as Managing Director, Markets, effective immediately.


U.S. official highlights partnership with Greece at Southeast Europe Energy Forum

Charge d’Affaires Huck addressed the 9th Southeast Europe Energy Forum, emphasizing Greece’s growing role as an energy hub in the region.


Barclays appoints new leaders for private bank and wealth management businesses

Barclays has announced two senior leadership appointments within its Private Bank and Wealth Management (PBWM) UK and Crown Dependencies businesses.


Temporary halt of Pos Malaysia mail service affects document delivery to United States

Pos Malaysia has temporarily stopped international postal services to the United States as of August 25.


Fubon Financial reports strong profits across subsidiaries for August 2025

Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd. announced its unaudited financial results for August 2025, reporting a consolidated pre-tax profit of NT$12.65 billion and net profit of NT$11.10 billion for the month.


World Bank launches SHORE Project to boost resilience along Indian coast

The World Bank has approved a new program aimed at supporting coastal communities in India, focusing on the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.


BBC National Short Story Award announces 2025 shortlist as it marks two decades

The shortlist for the 2025 BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University was announced on Thursday, 11 September, during BBC Radio 4’s Front Row program.


U.S. Coast Guard conducts water survival training with Bahamian forces under OPBAT

Rescue swimmers from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama, recently conducted water survival training in Nassau for members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) and Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF).


USS Mount Whitney visits Albania as part of growing US-NATO partnership

The USS Mount Whitney, flagship of the U.S. 6th Fleet, arrived at Porto Romano in Durrës, Albania on September 9, 2025.


Oxford researchers link rising heat-related deaths in Zurich to ongoing climate change

A new study from the University of Oxford has found that climate change is responsible for at least 1,700 heat-related deaths in Zürich since 1969.


U.S. Embassy Suva partners with FNU on STEM education initiatives in Fiji

The U.S. Embassy in Suva has joined with Fiji National University (FNU) to launch two new STEM initiatives in Fiji’s western division this week.


U.S. updates procedures for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa appointments

Applicants seeking U.S. nonimmigrant visas are advised to schedule their interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence.


Morgan Stanley Investment Management discusses key global investment themes in new video

In a recent video update released on September 11, 2025, Morgan Stanley Investment Management discussed three main themes currently shaping the global investment environment.


U.S. urges full Iranian cooperation on nuclear safeguards at IAEA board meeting

The United States has expressed serious concerns about Iran's lack of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding its nuclear program.


Volkswagen highlights semiconductor strategy with Rivian alliance at IAA Mobility

Volkswagen Group convened industry leaders at the 4th Semiconductor Summit during IAA Mobility in Munich to discuss its approach to semiconductor procurement and highlight its partnership with Rivian.


U.S. Consulate General announces passport acceptance event for Americans in Da Nang

Representatives from the American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will hold a Passport Acceptance Event in Da Nang on Thursday, September 18, 2025.


U.S. Embassy celebrates decade-long partnership supporting Zambian women entrepreneurs

The U.S. Embassy in Zambia marked the tenth anniversary of the Women Entrepreneurship Access Center (WEAC) at the Vision to Impact Alumni Summit held in Lusaka on September 4, 2025.


Oxford-led AI study revises Serengeti wildebeest population estimates using satellites

A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford has used artificial intelligence and satellite imagery to produce revised estimates of migratory wildebeest populations in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.