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World Bank settles with regional warning system over project conduct

The World Bank Group has reached a settlement with the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) concerning conduct related to two projects: the Bhutan Hydromet Services and Disaster Resilience Regional...


Mike Pompeo's career spans military service to high-level government roles

Mike Pompeo was sworn in as Secretary of State on April 26, 2018.


U.S. Embassy denounces terrorist attack on church in Helwan

The United States Embassy has issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack that took place on a church in Helwan, located south of Cairo.


Trump nominates Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State

Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has announced President Donald J. Trump's nomination of Mike Pompeo, the current Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), to serve as the new Secretary of State.


US grants aid ERC for recovery after al-Rawda mosque attack

Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger participated in a grant signing ceremony with the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), announcing a significant financial contribution from the US Agency for International Development.


US assesses Syrian regime's chemical weapon use in Duma

The United States has confidently assessed that the Syrian regime employed chemical weapons in Duma, a suburb of Damascus, on April 7, 2018.


SelectUSA Investment Summit invites Japanese firms for U.S. business opportunities

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is urging Japanese companies interested in establishing a presence in the United States to participate in the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit.


Business chambers unite for cross-border investments in Southeast Asia

The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI), the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), and UOB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cross-border business collaboration.


U.S. delegation discusses security challenges during Egypt visit

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce and Subcommittee Chairman Paul Cook have visited Egypt to discuss the ongoing U.S.-Egyptian partnership and security challenges.


USAID launches new family planning program with Egyptian Ministry

Cairo – In response to a request from the Egyptian government, USAID and the Ministry of Health and Population have initiated a family planning program aimed at addressing Egypt's rapid population growth.


Virtual exchange program emphasizes leadership in STEM

The Experiment Digital, part of the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Program, is set to take place from June 23 to August 3, 2025.


Tillerson discusses US-Egypt relations during Cairo visit

Rex W. Tillerson, the U.S. Secretary of State, expressed optimism about the long-standing relationship between the United States and Egypt during his visit to Cairo on February 12, 2018.


Nordea to announce financial results for Q4 and full year 2024

Nordea is set to release its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2024 on January 30.


NCUA Board approves annual performance plan to guide future operations

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board conducted its first open meeting of the year on January 16, 2025, where it unanimously approved the agency's 2025 Annual Performance Plan.


AI expansion may triple US data-centre usage by 2030

Barclays Research has released a new report in its Impact Series, titled "AI revolution: Meeting massive AI infrastructure demands."


U.S. provides EGP 2.2 million aid for Al Rawda mosque attack survivors

The United States has committed EGP 2.2 million to support survivors of the November 24 terrorist attack on a mosque in Al Rawda village, Egypt.


Trump discusses partnership with Egyptian president

President Donald J. Trump engaged in a conversation with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt.


U.S. donates lab supplies to boost Cameroon's disease detection capabilities

On January 16, 2025, a ceremony was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where the U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon, Christopher J. Lamora, officially handed over laboratory supplies procured by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


NCUA releases research note on overdraft and NSF fees at credit unions

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released a Research Note analyzing overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees at credit unions.


US strengthens Cameroon’s public health with lab supply donation

The United States continues to support Cameroon's public health efforts through a recent donation of laboratory supplies.