News from August 2025
U.S. Embassy in Tunis seeks instructors for French and Tunisian dialect courses
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced a job opportunity for part-time language instructors to teach French and the Tunisian dialect as part of its Post Language Program.
U.S., Japan, ROK hold forum with Mandiant on countering North Korean IT worker threats
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
The U.S. Department of State, along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK), joined Mandiant to co-host a forum in Tokyo on August 26.
Enlistment guidelines for U.S. citizens in Belgium seeking to join armed forces
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
U.S. citizens in Belgium who are interested in enlisting in the U.S. Armed Forces must meet certain requirements, according to information provided for inquiries from Belgium.
Chargé d’Affaires Purcell visits Batumi and Poti to promote economic ties
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
Chargé d’Affaires Alan Purcell visited the Georgian cities of Batumi and Poti last week, meeting with local partners and touring important ports and businesses to highlight ongoing economic cooperation between the United States and Georgia.
IMF reaffirms Chile's access to Flexible Credit Line after mid-term review
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its mid-term review of Chile’s qualification under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement, reaffirming the country’s continued eligibility to access FCL resources.
Volkswagen’s Elli launches green energy trading service for external companies
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
Elli, the charging and energy brand of Volkswagen Group, has announced the launch of its new Energy Trading as a Service offering.
Keith Morton retiring after nearly four decades at NCUA
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
Keith Morton, Regional Director of the Southern Region at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), will retire on August 29, 2025.
U.S. Embassy urges credible investigation into journalist Christopher Allen’s death
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
August 26, 2025 marks eight years since the death of U.S. journalist Christopher Allen in South Sudan.
IMF reviews Senegal’s finances after court finds major data misreporting
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Edward Gemayel, visited Senegal between August 19 and 26, 2025.
University spinouts grow nearly eight percent since 2020 as regional equity investments surge
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
The number of UK university spinouts has increased by 7.9% since 2020, according to new data from the Barclays Regional Investment Map.
Study shows US political crises spark surge in social media solidarity
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
Research from the University of Cambridge’s Social Decision-Making Lab indicates that political crises can shift the tone of viral content on social media platforms, moving engagement from negative emotions and hostility to messages of unity...
U.S. Embassy in Korea updates process for emergency and replacement passports
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Korea has announced that U.S. citizens applying for certain types of passports can now pay their application fees online.
U.S. Embassy in Botswana introduces online payment option for U.S. passport services
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
U.S. citizens living in Botswana can now pay their passport application fees online, according to an announcement from the U.S. Embassy in Botswana.
Strike by SIMA union may disrupt flights at Portuguese airports from September to January
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
A strike by the Metal and Allied Industries Union (SIMA) is expected to affect major Portuguese airports from September 3, 2025, through January 2, 2026.
Samsung earns TÜV Nord IoT security certification for key home appliance products
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
Samsung Electronics announced that its Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Jet Bot Combo robot vacuum cleaners, along with the Bespoke AI Refrigerators, have received IoT security certification from TÜV Nord.
Requirements outlined for non-U.S. citizens seeking enlistment in U.S. Armed Forces
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
Individuals in Belgium interested in joining the U.S. Armed Forces face specific eligibility requirements, according to information provided for non-U.S. citizens.
U.S. Air Force Band visits Pointe-Noire with Chargée d’Affaires Amanda Jacobsen
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
On August 16, Chargée d’Affaires Amanda Jacobsen led a delegation of the U.S. Air Force Band to Pointe-Noire during her first official visit to the city.
USAFE-AFAFRICA Band holds concert with local artists in Brazzaville
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
The USAFE-AFAFRICA Band, which serves as the U.S. Air Force Band in Europe and Africa, held a concert on August 14 at the Savorgnan de Brazza Memorial during their visit to the Republic of Congo.
Warren A. Stephens begins duties as U.S. ambassador to Court of St James’s
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
Warren A. Stephens has officially begun his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate on April 29.
U.S. ambassador praises joint U.S.-Japan firefighting effort aboard USS New Orleans
By Globe Banner | Aug 26, 2025
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass has recognized the efforts of American and Japanese personnel who responded to a fire aboard the USS New Orleans near White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa on August 20.