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IMF assesses Kazakhstan's economic outlook amid rising inflation concerns

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ali Al-Eyd, visited Kazakhstan from May 15 to 23, 2025.


Uganda launches upgraded high-performance computing cluster for bioinformatics research

The Ugandan African Centers of Excellence (ACE) in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences has launched an upgraded High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster.


American Institute in Taiwan seeks suppliers for fuel recirculating units

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has announced a request for quotations (RFQ No.


WhatsApp introduces new creative features for enhanced status updates

WhatsApp has announced the introduction of four new features to enhance its Status functionality.


U.S. announces stricter visa policies for Chinese students

Under the direction of President Trump, the U.S. State Department is set to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security to revoke visas for Chinese students, particularly those linked to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in...


World Bank introduces new partnership framework focusing on job creation in Liberia

The World Bank Group (WBG) has introduced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Liberia, aiming to support the creation of more and better jobs by concentrating on four key areas: education, energy access, accountable governance, and...


U.S. congressional delegation completes diplomatic visit to Taiwan

A delegation from the United States Congress, led by House Representative Bruce Westerman (R-AR), completed a visit to Taiwan from May 27 to May 29, 2025.


Boeing-Amideast initiative advances STEM education for Egyptian teachers

Cairo – On May 29, 2025, U.S. Senator Timothy Sheehy addressed the graduation ceremony of 57 Egyptian teachers from the Teach to Lead STEM program.


U.S. congressional delegation visits Taiwan to discuss bilateral relations

Senator Tammy Duckworth led a U.S. congressional delegation to Taiwan from May 28 to May 29, 2025.


US-Hungary concert celebrates friendship through music

Chargé d’Affaires Robert Palladino recently delivered remarks at a Free Groove concert held in Szentendre.


World Bank supports capacity building projects in FSM & RMI

Citizens, communities, and businesses in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) are expected to benefit from improved public services through a new World Bank-supported project.


New protein extraction method unlocks secrets in ancient soft tissues

Researchers from the University of Oxford have developed a novel method for extracting and identifying proteins from ancient soft tissues, offering new insights into human history.


U.S. announces visa restrictions on foreign nationals censoring Americans

The U.S. Department of State has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals who engage in censorship activities against Americans.


Visa restrictions imposed on foreign nationals censoring Americans

On May 28, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals who engage in censorship activities against Americans.



U.S. Embassy offers remote consular services in Angeles City on June 4

The U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, in collaboration with the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu and other agencies, will conduct a remote services event for American citizens on June 4, 2025, in Angeles City.


Fulbright Scholar Award offers opportunities at University of Notre Dame

The U.S. Mission in Kampala is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program award in partnership with the University of Notre Dame.


U.S.-Mongolia economic ties strengthened through AmCham partnership

The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia, represented by an unnamed ambassador, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening economic ties between the United States and Mongolia through collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia.


World Bank reports strong progress on poverty reduction in Bhutan

Bhutan has made significant strides in reducing poverty, with rates dropping from 28% in 2017 to 11.6% in 2022, according to a new report by the World Bank.


EducationUSA Hanoi offers pre-departure guidance for students heading to U.S. institutions

The EducationUSA Advising Center in Hanoi is organizing a Pre-Departure Orientation for students set to begin their studies in the United States in the fall of 2025.