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U.S. supports ceasefire progress between Cambodia and Thailand after regional talks

The United States has expressed support for the recent General Border Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, which aimed to strengthen the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.


U.S. Embassy in Harare suspends routine visa services except diplomatic categories

The U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, has temporarily suspended all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services, except for most diplomatic and official visas.


U.S. Consulate General Guayaquil to provide citizen services in Cuenca in August 2025

Representatives from the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil will visit Cuenca on August 28 and 29, 2025, to offer American Citizen Services.


B-1 visas available for specialized foreign workers installing or servicing equipment in U.S

Specialized workers seeking to travel to the United States for the installation, servicing, or repair of commercial or industrial equipment purchased from outside the country may be eligible for a B-1 visa.


Guatemalan ex-mayor appears in U.S. court on drug trafficking conspiracy charge

Romeo Ramos Cruz, a former mayor in Guatemala, appeared in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after being extradited from Guatemala on August 4.


U.S. Embassy in Panama opens Colon American Center to foster education and partnership

The U.S. Embassy in Panama and the Colon Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, and Industry have opened the Colon American Center in Colon.


KAEC appoints Chong Woo Kim as executive director for Fulbright programs

Mr. Chong Woo (Bret) Kim has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Korean-American Educational Commission (KAEC).


President issues statement for Declaration's 249th anniversary ahead of nation's semiquincentennial

The President has issued a message marking the 249th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.


U.S. reiterates support for Venezuelan democracy one year after disputed election

One year after Nicolás Maduro declared himself the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, the United States has reiterated its support for the restoration of democracy in the country.


U.S. Embassy announces online auction of used property in Kazakhstan

The U.S. Embassy will hold an online auction of used government property from August 11 to August 15, 2025.


U.S. unveils action plan aiming for global leadership in artificial intelligence

The United States has announced a new AI Action Plan aimed at strengthening its position in the global race for artificial intelligence leadership.


U.S.-led disaster response training strengthens Liberian emergency preparedness

A team from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO) recently conducted two training courses in Liberia, reaching more than 35 participants from ten different government agencies.


U.S. Embassy hosts events at American Space in Lae highlighting engineering program accreditation

The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby organized a series of programs at the American Space located in the Matheson Library at UNITECH, Lae, during the week of July 29, 2025.


U.S. Department of State issues monthly updates on immigrant visa availability

The U.S. Department of State releases the Visa Bulletin each month to inform applicants about the availability of immigrant visa numbers.


U.S. congressional delegation meets Peruvian president to discuss economic partnership

A bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives, led by House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR), met with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and several high-ranking officials in Lima on August 1, 2025.


U.S. Ambassador George Glass to attend Hiroshima and Nagasaki memorial ceremonies

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass is set to attend the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6 and the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 9, representing the United States at both events.


U.S. Embassy outlines steps for sports teams applying for visas as groups

Groups of ten or more individuals, such as sports teams or clubs traveling to the United States for competitions, can apply for U.S. visas together through the Group Appointment option on the embassy’s appointment website.


World Bank interns volunteer at D.C. farmers market to support community food access

Interns and junior analysts from the World Bank Treasury and Pension departments volunteered at Bread for the City’s weekly Farmers Market in Washington, D.C. this summer.


World Bank approves $650 million loan for Istanbul disaster resilience project

The World Bank has approved a $650 million loan for the Istanbul Resilience Project, aimed at strengthening the city’s capacity to respond to disasters and climate-related risks.


World Bank approves $125 million grant for Somali economic reforms

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a second Development Policy Financing (DPF) operation for Somalia, providing a $125 million International Development Association (IDA) grant.