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U.S. Embassy in Dakar invites citizens to town hall meeting on April 10

The U.S. Embassy in Dakar has announced a Town Hall Meeting scheduled for April 10, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be hosted by Ambassador Michael Raynor and is open to U.S. citizens residing in Senegal along with their immediate...


U.S. Consulate warns of potential unrest during Amsterdam protests

Several demonstrations are scheduled to take place in central Amsterdam from March 18 to March 22, 2025.


President extends warm wishes for Nowruz celebrations worldwide

The President has extended warm wishes to those celebrating Nowruz in the United States and globally.


State Department issues Level 3 travel advisory for Niger

The Department of State has renewed its travel advisory for Niger, categorizing it as Level 3: Reconsider Travel.


U.S. Embassy Hanoi seeks bids for air filter replacement

The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi has issued a solicitation notice for the procurement of replacement air filters, with a deadline set for April 8, 2025.


WTO addresses TRIPS implementation review amid ongoing member discussions

The TRIPS Council convened to discuss the ongoing review of the TRIPS Agreement implementation, as mandated by Article 71.1.


U.S. Embassy in Singapore connects with locals through speakers program

The U.S. Embassy in Singapore is facilitating communication between its officials and the local community through the Embassy Speakers Program.


World Bank funds $250M project for youth employment in Angola

The World Bank has approved $250 million in financing for the Angola Youth Employment Opportunities Project (AYEOP).


Electrical conduit trenching: A vital step for safe underground power systems

Trenching Electrical Conduit is a critical process in the installation of underground electrical systems.


New Taipei launches cultural exchange hub with AIT

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and New Taipei City have collaborated to launch the New Taipei American Shelf.


Crypto Price Movements on March 19, 2025

Today’s crypto overview: Price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on March 19, 2025.


Trump-Zelenskyy call focuses on cooperation for peace

Today, a conversation took place between President Donald J. Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.


Pakistan joins efforts against harmful fishing subsidies

Pakistan has formally accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 94th member to do so.


WTO concludes sixth review of sanitary agreement noting increased notifications

Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have concluded the Sixth Review of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, marking a significant step in addressing global trade issues related to food safety and animal and plant health...


World Bank to release economic memorandum on Nepal's growth potential

The World Bank is set to release a comprehensive report titled "Unlocking Nepal’s Growth Potential: Nepal Country Economic Memorandum" on March 24, 2025.


Reactive Technologies partners with Siemens for improved grid stability monitoring

Reactive Technologies has announced the integration of Siemens' Gridscale X software, PSSE, to enhance its grid stability monitoring capabilities.


US embassy launches Catalisar project to fight HIV and TB in Mozambique

The United States Embassy in Mozambique has announced the launch of the Catalisar project, a community-led monitoring program aimed at enhancing responses to HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) in Nampula province.


IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Belgium highlighting economic challenges

On March 18, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its Article IV consultation with Belgium.


U.S. addresses concerns over authoritarian participation in inter-parliamentary dialogues

On March 19, 2025, Kimberly J. Penland, the U.S. Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, addressed the Organization of American States (OAS) on inter-parliamentary engagement.


IMF releases new global standards for macroeconomic statistics

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has introduced the seventh edition of the Integrated Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM7).