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Trump administration outlines priorities for second term's foreign policy

Serving as the United States' 72nd Secretary of State, a senior official has outlined the core mission for the second Trump administration's Department of State.


BaFin announces warning on unauthorized services by Swiss Partners AG

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a consumer warning regarding Swiss Partners AG, which is allegedly offering unauthorized banking and financial services through its website.


Rubio discusses canal concerns with Panamanian president

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha in Panama City.


Shannon Dolan leads U.S.-Saudi technical cooperation program

Dr. Shannon Dolan currently serves as the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia.


Myanmar crisis continues four years after military coup

Today marks four years since the military coup in Myanmar, which has led to significant unrest and humanitarian crises in the region.


Marco Rubio meets U.S. Embassy staff in Panama City

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently attended a meet and greet with employees and families at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City.


Fed pauses rate cuts amid mixed analyst expectations

The Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest rate cuts was anticipated by analysts, with no significant market reaction following the announcement.


President Trump proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month

Today, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation recognizing February 2025 as National Black History Month.


John McNamara appointed Chargé d’Affaires at US Embassy in Bogota

John McNamara, a native of New York City and a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, has assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, at the United States Embassy in Bogota, Colombia as of February 1, 2025.


Myanmar crisis escalates four years after military coup

Today marks four years since the Myanmar military overthrew the country's democratically elected government, creating a significant crisis in the Indo-Pacific region.


Social Security payments suspended due to missing foreign enforcement questionnaire

Individuals who did not receive their February Social Security payments may find that their benefits have been suspended due to the Social Security Administration not receiving their Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire (FEQ).


World Bank supports Belize's blue economy with $32M project

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project aimed at advancing Belize's blue economy.


IMF mourns passing of former managing director Horst Köhler

Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has expressed her condolences following the death of Horst Köhler, a former Managing Director of the IMF.


Bitcoin Strategy VP on French Binance investigation: 'France is waging war against freedom and liberty'

Jamie Warm, Vice President of Bitcoin Strategy at Leef Brands, has criticized France's actions as a "war against freedom and liberty" in response to the ongoing investigation into Binance for alleged money laundering and tax fraud.


Binance CEO Teng: 'Crypto exists because 1.4 billion people are still unbanked'

Binance CEO Richard Teng said that one of the company's primary objectives is to enhance financial access for communities that are underbanked and unbanked.


Fulbright scholarship opens applications for Samoan students seeking Master's degrees

The U.S. Embassy in Apia has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program.


EducationUSA supports Singaporean students with guidance on studying in the United States

EducationUSA Singapore serves as an official resource for those seeking information about studying in the United States.


U.S. State Department reviews foreign aid expenditure amid 90-day pause

The U.S. State Department has announced that the 90-day pause and review of foreign aid is yielding results, with efforts to eliminate wasteful spending and block programs deemed contrary to national interests.


U.S. announces withdrawal from Paris Agreement citing economic priorities

The United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and other related international commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.


Marco Rubio sworn in as Secretary of State amid praise from Vice President

Marco Rubio was sworn in as Secretary of State at a ceremony held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2025.