News from August 2025
U.S.-Mongolia Water Compact secures continued funding after review
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
The United States Government has completed its Foreign Assistance Review and decided to maintain support for the Water Compact, a partnership between the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Mongolia.
Understanding administrative processing and 221(g) refusals in immigrant visa applications
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
When an immigrant visa applicant is informed that their case is in “Administrative processing,” it indicates that the consular officer requires more time to review the application after the visa interview.
OKX launches regulated crypto exchange in France under MiCA framework
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
OKX has launched its fully regulated centralized crypto exchange in France, marking a significant milestone in its European expansion.
DBS reports higher earnings for heartland merchants following SG60 PayLah! campaign
By Globe Banner | Aug 16, 2025
Heartland businesses in Singapore have reported a 50% increase in average Saturday earnings since the launch of the DBS/POSB PayLah!
U.S.S. Santa Barbara makes inaugural port call in Colombo as symbol of U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership
By Globe Banner | Aug 16, 2025
The U.S.S. Santa Barbara made its first port call to Sri Lanka at Colombo Port on August 16, 2025, marking a significant event in the ongoing partnership between the United States and Sri Lanka.
American Institute in Taiwan seeks bids for new passenger van purchase
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has issued a request for quotations (RFQ No.
Study finds platelets store DNA fragments, opening new paths for early cancer detection
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
A recent study led by the University of Oxford and published in Science has found that platelets can capture and store fragments of DNA circulating in the blood, including mutated DNA linked to cancer.
U.S. Embassy seeks A/E firms for ILEA facility upgrade in Otse
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana has announced a request for qualifications from architecture and engineering firms for a project at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Otse.
Timor-Leste sees little change in human rights situation for 2024
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
There were no major changes in the human rights situation in Timor-Leste during 2024, according to a new report.
Binance strengthens crypto industry defenses against North Korean hacker threats
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
Binance has announced that its advanced security systems are intercepting daily infiltration attempts by North Korean hackers posing as job applicants.
U.S. Embassy alerts Americans about nationwide restrictions during Bolivian elections
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
The Bolivian government will implement restrictions across the country on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in connection with national elections.
USS Santa Barbara makes first port call in Colombo highlighting U.S.–Sri Lanka naval ties
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that the USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, will arrive at the Port of Colombo on August 16.
U.S. Embassy in Windhoek seeks bids for speed gate maintenance services
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
The Embassy of the United States of America in Windhoek has announced a call for tenders from qualified and established companies to provide preventative maintenance services for BAVAK Speed Gates.
U.S. Mission in Kampala seeks vendors for water purification system parts
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
The U.S. Mission in Kampala has issued a request for quotations from vendors to supply various parts for a reverse osmosis water purification system.
U.S.-funded partnership delivers food aid to vulnerable groups in Kyrgyz Republic
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
The United States has delivered 75 tons of food, valued at nearly 22.4 million Kyrgyz som ($256,000), to the Kyrgyz Republic.
World Liberty Financial co-founder on Binance founder: 'He spends his life now, on education and fixing the broken education system'
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
Zach Witkoff, Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial, said that Changpeng Zhao has achieved exceptional entrepreneurial success and is now dedicating his efforts to charitable causes and reforming the education system.
Demonstration planned outside U.S. Embassy Bratislava prompts advisory for American citizens
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
A demonstration is scheduled to take place in front of the U.S. Embassy at Hviezdoslavovo Namestie 4, Stare Mesto, Bratislava, on Friday, August 15 at 7:00 PM.
U.S. Embassy warns of possible IMN protests in Abuja and other cities
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert regarding expected protests by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Abuja and other cities from August 15 to 17, 2025.
U.S. Embassy Tunis issues request for quote on uniform purchase
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
The American Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the supply of uniforms.
United States and Ecuador renew parliamentary group to enhance cooperation
By Globe Banner | Aug 15, 2025
The United States and Ecuador have renewed the Ecuador–United States Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group in the National Assembly, aiming to strengthen cooperation on security, trade, and development.