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Sinopec showcases products at Automechanika Astana 2025

Sinopec Lubricant Co. and Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales recently took part in Automechanika Astana 2025.


IMF team concludes 2025 Article IV consultations with Nigeria

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Axel Schimmelpfennig, IMF mission chief for Nigeria, carried out discussions in Lagos and Abuja from April 2 to 15, 2025, for the 2025 Article IV Consultations with Nigeria.


World Bank efforts to bolster job growth and climate resilience in the Philippines

The Philippines faces the challenge of addressing structural issues despite its dynamic economy in East Asia and the Pacific.


Kyrgyz Republic receives $121 million for water supply and sanitation program

The World Bank has announced the approval of $121 million in funding for the Kyrgyz Republic's Water Supply and Sanitation Universal Access Program's first phase.


U.S. Embassy in Tunis announces 2025 funding for women entrepreneurs program

The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program for 2025.


Economic shifts challenge job creation in East Asia and Pacific region

East Asia and the Pacific region have experienced a significant economic transformation over the last two decades, generating 131 million net new jobs.


Brigadier General Gnakolo and General LeBlanc discuss strategic priorities at ALFS 2025

Brigadier General Jean Baptiste Gnakolo, Chief of Staff of the Republic of Congo's Army, participated in the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2025 held in Accra, Ghana from April 7 to April 10.


U.S. extends greetings during Easter celebrations

As worshippers globally observe Holy Week and celebrate Easter, the United States sends greetings to Christians worldwide.


Australian Navy completes nuclear power training in U.S. under AUKUS partnership

The first group of enlisted sailors from the Royal Australian Navy has graduated from the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Charleston.


O’Neill’s diplomatic visit to Asia focuses on partnerships and strategic interests

Sean O’Neill, the Senior Bureau Official for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, plans to visit Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, and Hawaii between April 16 and April 25, 2025.


Algeria transitions from oil dependency towards a diversified economy

As dawn breaks at the Port of Algiers, cranes begin their work over container stacks.


U.S. Embassy announces online auction for May 1, 2025

The U.S. Embassy has announced it will hold an online auction on May 1, 2025.


US imposes new visa restrictions on Nicaraguan regime officials

The United States has announced the implementation of visa restrictions affecting over 250 officials of the Nicaraguan regime, led by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.


US Embassy in Guinea seeks internet provider for Marine Security Guards

The United States Embassy in Conakry, Guinea is set to award a contract for internet services for Marine Security Guards.


U.S. Ambassador George Glass begins tenure in Japan

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass has arrived in Japan, landing at Haneda Airport alongside his wife, Mrs. Mary Glass, on April 18, 2025.


Rubio and Sugiono discuss security and trade partnership in meeting

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono to discuss key aspects of the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.


US donates laptops to American Corner Suva to promote education and innovation

On April 17, U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Marie C. Damour, presented 14 laptops and a high-tech storage cabinet to the American Corner Suva, situated at Carnegie Library.


Astronomers find potential biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b

Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers led by the University of Cambridge have found chemical markers that may point to biological activity on the exoplanet K2-18b.


Severe droughts linked to Roman Britain's collapse, study reveals

A recent study spearheaded by the University of Cambridge has revealed that a sequence of severe droughts significantly contributed to the 'Barbarian Conspiracy' in late Roman Britain—a pivotal historical event that occurred in 367 CE.


U.S. Mission praises SAPS for recovering kidnapped citizen in Eastern Cape

The U.S. Mission to South Africa has expressed gratitude to the South African Police Service (SAPS) following the successful rescue of a kidnapped American citizen.