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UOB commits $30 million for Southeast Asian student support on its 90th anniversary

UOB has announced a significant initiative to mark its 90th anniversary by pledging $30 million to support educational programs for disadvantaged students across Southeast Asia.


U.S. Embassy advises caution for tourists visiting Dominican Republic

When visiting the Dominican Republic, tourists can choose from various vacation experiences.


U.S. consulate offers services for citizens in Macau on April 2

The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau has announced that consular services for U.S. citizens will be available in Macau on April 2, 2025.


For Nordic expansion, TikTok partners with Japanese marketing giant Dentsu

Tiktok, the world's fastest-growing social media platform, has hired Japanese advertising giant Dentsu to help it attract more advertisers in the Nordics.


U.S. accelerates $4 billion military aid package for Israel

Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, announced a significant move to accelerate military assistance to Israel.


World Bank denies allegations of missing $41 billion in climate financing

The World Bank addressed recent claims suggesting that a significant sum of its climate finance funds, ranging between $24 and $41 billion, was not properly tracked or misplaced.


Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends Ramadan greetings to Muslim communities

Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, has extended his best wishes to Muslim communities both in the United States and globally as Ramadan begins.


Secretary Rubio extends wishes for Ramadan

Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, has issued a statement extending his best wishes to Muslim communities both in the United States and globally as Ramadan begins.


Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends wishes for Ramadan

Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, issued a statement on March 1, 2025, extending his best wishes to Muslim communities both in the United States and globally as Ramadan begins.


Secretary Rubio extends Ramadan wishes to Muslims worldwide

The U.S. Department of State has released a statement from Secretary Marco Rubio, extending best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and globally as Ramadan begins.


Head of law enforcement training at Binance: We need 'a unified approach between law enforcement and industry leaders'

Jarek Jakubcek, head of law enforcement training at Binance, emphasized the importance of a unified approach between law enforcement and industry leaders to secure the digital environment.


U.S. tariff impacts: Economic growth dampened amid ongoing uncertainties

The economic effects of tariffs, particularly those imposed by the United States, have been a subject of extensive analysis and debate.


U.S.-Iraq partnership strengthens through diverse educational exchange programs

The U.S. Department of State has announced several professional exchange programs designed to foster international collaboration and development across various fields.


International embassies call for peaceful resolution to Upper Nile State clashes

The Embassies of Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the Delegation of the European Union, have voiced their concerns over recent clashes in Upper Nile State.


GCC poised for strong economic performance amid global slowdown

Standard Chartered has released its Global Market Outlook for 2025, predicting that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will continue to demonstrate economic resilience despite global uncertainties.


IMF reaches agreement on seventh review with Ukrainian authorities

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Gavin Gray, conducted discussions with Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv and Warsaw from February 20 to 28 regarding the Seventh Review of Ukraine's four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.


U.S. Embassy warns of motorcyclists' protest in Monrovia on March 3

The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has issued a warning regarding a planned motorcyclists' protest scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2025.


KfW signs EUR 150M deal with Cape Town for electricity grid modernization

Global and European cooperation has become crucial in addressing the growing polarization and fragmentation in today's world.


Fulbright Specialist Program invites applications from PNG institutions

Applications are now open for the Fulbright Specialist Program, offering Papua New Guinea (PNG) institutions and organizations the chance to engage a U.S. academic or professional for short-term projects.


Caribbean initiatives blend conservation with economic growth

Local beekeepers in the buffer zones of Sierra de Bahoruco National Park, Dominican Republic, have turned conservation into a successful business.