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Leandro Rizzuto outlines U.S. priorities at Organization of American States credential ceremony

Leandro Rizzuto, the new U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS), presented his credentials and outlined the United States’ priorities for engagement with the OAS.


World Bank says sustained reforms needed for Pakistan's inclusive growth after floods

Pakistan’s economy grew by 3.0 percent in the fiscal year ending June 2025, an increase from 2.6 percent the previous year, according to the World Bank’s latest Pakistan Development Update: Staying the Course for Growth and Jobs.


Allianz urges EU-wide licensing standard for autonomous vehicles amid safety gains

Allianz Group has highlighted the potential safety benefits of automated mobility and is calling for a unified European Union "driving license" system for autonomous vehicles.


RenaissanceRe reports Q3 2025 earnings with strong property segment performance

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, with net income available to common shareholders totaling $907.7 million and operating income available to common shareholders at $733.7 million.


Secretary Rubio meets Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi in Tokyo

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu in Tokyo, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.


Macquarie Asset Management provides $450 million loan for Texas gas turbine power project

Macquarie Asset Management has announced a $450 million financing agreement to support the construction of a 1.2 gigawatt combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility in Lee County, Texas.


WTO committee urges improved compliance with subsidy notification requirements

At a recent meeting, the chair of the World Trade Organization’s Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM) Committee highlighted ongoing concerns about low compliance with subsidy notification obligations among WTO members.


WTO releases trade policy review documents for United Kingdom

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the latest Trade Policy Review of the United Kingdom.


Lochmaben Roman Catholic School students tour USS Gravely after U.S.-funded upgrades

On October 27, 2025, thirty-five students and fifteen teachers from Lochmaben Roman Catholic School in Cedros visited the USS Gravely (DDG-107) at the Port of Spain.


Johnson & Johnson MedTech advances surgical robotics with AI-driven simulation

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has announced new advancements in the development of its robotics systems, using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to create simulated environments aimed at speeding up product innovation, optimizing clinical...


Barclays agrees $800 million acquisition deal for U.S.-based lender Best Egg

Barclays PLC announced that its US consumer banking subsidiary, Barclays Bank Delaware, has reached an agreement to acquire Best Egg, Inc. for $800 million.


U.S. Embassy warns of heavy snowfall and travel disruptions in Reykjavik

A weather alert has been issued for Reykjavik, Iceland, as the National Meteorological Service has announced an orange warning for heavy snowfall beginning at 2:00pm.


NVIDIA expands partnerships with US industry leaders on AI-driven manufacturing

NVIDIA has announced that several major U.S. manufacturers, industrial software developers, and robotics companies are using its Omniverse technologies to develop advanced robotic factories and collaborative robots.


NVIDIA partners with Uber to launch global robotaxi network using new autonomous vehicle platform

NVIDIA has announced a partnership with Uber to expand the deployment of level 4 autonomous vehicles globally.


U.S. Embassy issues alert after violent incident involving Turkish nationals in Podgorica

The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica has issued a demonstration alert after a violent incident involving Turkish nationals and local Montenegrins over the weekend.


Ethiopia nears completion of World Bank-backed Modjo–Hawassa Expressway

For many years, drivers traveling between Hawassa and Modjo in Ethiopia faced long journeys due to narrow and crowded roads.


HSBC reports lower quarterly profit amid higher legal costs but sees improved underlying returns

HSBC Holdings plc reported a profit before tax of $7.3 billion for the third quarter of 2025, down by $1.2 billion compared to the same period last year.


NVIDIA launches NVQLink architecture connecting GPUs with leading US labs’ quantum computers

NVIDIA has introduced NVQLink, a new open system architecture designed to connect quantum processors with GPU computing.


U.S. Embassy announces limited updates due to lapse in appropriations

Because of a lapse in appropriations, updates to this website will be limited until full operations resume.


U.S. Embassy issues security alert after post-election protests erupt in Cameroon

Protests have erupted in several areas of Cameroon following the announcement of the official results of the presidential election held on October 12, 2025.