News from August 2025
IMF announces closure of resident representative office in Costa Rica
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced it will close its Resident Representative Office in San José, Costa Rica, effective mid-October 2025.
Viking silver hoard study links English finds to Islamic trade networks
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
A recent study has traced the origins of silver from the Bedale hoard, discovered in 2012 in North Yorkshire, revealing that Viking wealth in England included silver sourced from both western Europe and the Islamic world.
Verify your DS-160 barcode before attending your U.S. visa interview
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Applicants for U.S. visas are being reminded to ensure that the barcode number on their DS-160 visa application matches the one in their appointment profile before attending an interview at the U.S. Embassy.
Sri Lankan poultry sector highlighted at U.S.-Sri Lanka soy trade mission seminar
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
At a seminar held in Colombo, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung highlighted the ongoing collaboration between Sri Lanka and the United States in the soy trade sector.
U.S. Mission launches WhatsApp channel for American citizens in Pakistan
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
U.S. citizens living or traveling in Pakistan now have a new way to receive official consular alerts and updates.
G7 nations issue joint condemnation over Hong Kong’s overseas arrest warrants
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The governments of the United States, along with other members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM)—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union—have issued a joint statement regarding recent actions by...
U.S. issues security alert for Jewish and Israeli sites in UAE
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The U.S. Mission in the United Arab Emirates has issued a security alert following information about threats targeting Jewish and Israeli communities in the country.
U.S. supports progress on Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire at Kuala Lumpur meeting
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The United States has expressed support for the recent General Border Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, which focused on reinforcing the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.
U.S., Mexico pledge continued cooperation against violent criminal cartels
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The United States and Mexico have announced a renewed commitment to confront violent criminal cartels that operate across their shared border.
U.S. supports ceasefire progress between Cambodia and Thailand after regional talks
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The United States has expressed support for the recent General Border Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, which aimed to strengthen the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.
U.S. Embassy in Harare suspends routine visa services except diplomatic categories
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, has temporarily suspended all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services, except for most diplomatic and official visas.
U.S. Consulate General Guayaquil to provide citizen services in Cuenca in August 2025
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Representatives from the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil will visit Cuenca on August 28 and 29, 2025, to offer American Citizen Services.
B-1 visas available for specialized foreign workers installing or servicing equipment in U.S
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Specialized workers seeking to travel to the United States for the installation, servicing, or repair of commercial or industrial equipment purchased from outside the country may be eligible for a B-1 visa.
Guatemalan ex-mayor appears in U.S. court on drug trafficking conspiracy charge
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Romeo Ramos Cruz, a former mayor in Guatemala, appeared in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after being extradited from Guatemala on August 4.
U.S. Embassy in Panama opens Colon American Center to foster education and partnership
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Panama and the Colon Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, and Industry have opened the Colon American Center in Colon.
KAEC appoints Chong Woo Kim as executive director for Fulbright programs
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Mr. Chong Woo (Bret) Kim has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Korean-American Educational Commission (KAEC).
President issues statement for Declaration's 249th anniversary ahead of nation's semiquincentennial
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The President has issued a message marking the 249th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
U.S. reiterates support for Venezuelan democracy one year after disputed election
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
One year after Nicolás Maduro declared himself the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, the United States has reiterated its support for the restoration of democracy in the country.
U.S. Embassy announces online auction of used property in Kazakhstan
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The U.S. Embassy will hold an online auction of used government property from August 11 to August 15, 2025.
U.S. unveils action plan aiming for global leadership in artificial intelligence
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The United States has announced a new AI Action Plan aimed at strengthening its position in the global race for artificial intelligence leadership.