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U.S. Embassy warns of visa fraud targeting Philippine applicants

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has issued a warning regarding fraudulent emails and messages targeting visa applicants.


Iceland increases support for WTO fish fund with new CHF 200K donation

Iceland has announced an additional donation of CHF 200,000 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Fish Fund.


Ethiopia's electrification program transforms rural lives with new solar mini-grids

In the remote Ethiopian village of Tum, located near the South Sudan border, Meskerem Tadesse's life has changed dramatically with the introduction of electricity.


Marco Rubio sworn in as Secretary of State with unanimous Senate approval

Marco Rubio was sworn in as Secretary of State at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. The ceremony took place on January 21, 2025, with Vice President Vance administering the oath.


Rubio discusses US foreign policy priorities with NATO's Rutte

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to outline President Trump's immediate foreign policy priorities.


Global workshop enhances counternarcotics collaboration among nations

From January 21 to 23, a significant workshop took place in Taipei, focusing on international collaboration against narcotrafficking.


Marco Rubio outlines priorities for second Trump administration's State Department

Serving as the 72nd Secretary of State, Marco Rubio outlines his mission under President Trump's administration.


EUCI co-founder: 'A decentralised product will have different legal consequences in different markets'

Marina Markezic, director and co-founder of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), said that a decentralized product will have different "legal" consequences in various markets, with many defined in the EU through the Markets in Crypto-Assets...


Quad foreign ministers commit to free Indo-Pacific amid rising threats

The Secretary of State of the United States, along with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan, convened in Washington D.C. to issue a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.


Marco Rubio addresses employees as Secretary; outlines goals for State Department

Secretary Marco Rubio addressed employees, marking his first day on the job.


US consular services scheduled in Noumea by US Embassy Suva

The United States Embassy in Suva, Fiji, has announced that it will provide consular services to U.S. citizens in Noumea, New Caledonia on February 20-21, 2025.


Marco Rubio emphasizes family values and national interest at employee address

Secretary Marco Rubio addressed employees on his first day in office, emphasizing the importance of family and national interest.


Marco Rubio outlines new foreign policy priorities for second Trump administration

Marco Rubio, the newly appointed Secretary of State under President Trump's administration, has outlined his priorities for the Department of State.


U.S.-UAE leaders discuss regional stability, Gaza ceasefire

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.


Trump administration outlines foreign policy priorities

Serving as the 72nd Secretary of State, the leader of the Department of State under President Trump has outlined a mission centered on America's core national interests.


Rubio outlines priorities for Trump's second-term State Department

Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the priorities and mission for the second Trump Administration's Department of State.


Yuanta hosts happiness days for orphanage students during Lunar New Year

Yuanta Financial Holding Company and Yuanta Cultural and Educational Foundation recently hosted two "Yuanta Happiness Days" to celebrate the Lunar New Year with orphanage students in Taiwan.


Social security payments delayed due to late questionnaire submission

Your benefits may have been suspended if you did not receive your February payment.


World Bank funds $100M project for improved drinking water access in Mali

The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to assist Mali in enhancing access to drinking water and improving the conservation of water sources in several cities.


Storm Éowyn prompts Status Red Weather Warning in Ireland

Met Éireann has issued a Status Red Weather Warning for Ireland, set to take effect on Friday, January 24, 2025.