News from December 2025
AIT celebrates 85 years of International Visitor Leadership Program and launches America250 campaign
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) marked the 85th anniversary of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) with an event on December 8, 2025.
U.S. Embassy in Pristina seeks quotations for elevator maintenance services
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Pristina has announced a request for quotation (RFQ) regarding the maintenance of elevators at its embassy building in Pristina.
U.S., Pakistan open new USEFP building to boost educational partnership
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker and Pakistan’s Minister of State for Education Wajiha Qamar inaugurated a new building for the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) in Islamabad on December 8, 2025.
WTO releases updated single-volume compendium of key agreements
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released an updated edition of its compendium, "The WTO Agreements," providing consolidated access to the organization's legal framework in a single volume.
American Institute in Taiwan launches America250 celebrations with traveling exhibits across Taiwan
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has announced a series of events and exhibitions across Taiwan to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, known as America250.
U.S. Embassy urges vigilance for Americans traveling in France during holidays
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
As the holiday season approaches, U.S. citizens in France are being advised to stay alert and maintain personal security.
Dominican Republic standardizes civil documents affecting U.S. visa applicants
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
As of July 1, 2025, the Dominican Republic has adopted a unified format for civil documents such as birth, marriage, divorce, death, and recognition certificates.
U.S. Embassy official visits Pankisi to support educational initiatives
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
During a recent visit to the American Shelf in Pankisi, Chargé d’Affaires Alan Purcell awarded a certificate to a leading local reader and spoke with young participants learning English.
U.S. Embassy opens first American Corner in Upper Egypt at Misr Public Library
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
On December 6, the U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa Garg and Luxor Governor Abdel-Motaleb Emara opened a new American Corner at the Misr Public Library in Luxor.
Sun Life’s Tammi Wortham honored with Icon Award by Boston Business Journal
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Tammi Wortham, senior vice president of Human Resources at Sun Life U.S., has been recognized with an Icon Award from the Boston Business Journal.
USEFP opens new Islamabad center to boost education collaboration
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) marked the continued celebration of its new building in Islamabad on December 9, with a focus on supporting Pakistani students and broadening access to educational opportunities.
U.S., Greenland, Denmark discuss Arctic cooperation at annual joint committee meeting
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
The governments of the United States and Greenland, joined by Denmark, convened in Nuuk, Greenland on December 8, 2025 for the annual meeting of the U.S.-Greenland Joint Committee.
WTO concludes three technical assistance programmes supporting global trade capacity
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Congratulating participants at the conclusion of three technical assistance programmes in Geneva, Bridget Chilala, Director of the WTO Institute for Training & Technical Cooperation, spoke on behalf of WTO Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang.
Consortium led by Siemens Mobility develops AI-based remote-control system for trains
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
A consortium led by Siemens Mobility is developing and testing a secure remote control system with AI-based obstacle detection for train operations in rail depots.
KfW executive board member Christiane Laibach announces retirement after 36 years
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Christiane Laibach, who has been a member of the Executive Board at KfW Group responsible for international financing, will retire on 31 July 2026 after 36 years with the organization.
HolyPoly receives people’s choice prize at KfW Entrepreneurs’ Award 2025
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Saxony-based company HolyPoly has been awarded the people's choice prize at the KfW Entrepreneurs’ Award 2025, receiving EUR 5,000.
JPMorganChase appoints Todd Combs head of $10B Strategic Investment Group under new initiative
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
JPMorganChase has appointed Todd Combs, currently Investment Manager at Berkshire Hathaway and CEO of GEICO, to lead its $10 billion Strategic Investment Group within the newly launched Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI).
U.S. renews Level 3 travel advisory for Uganda citing crime and anti-LGBTQ+ laws
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has renewed its travel advisory for Uganda, maintaining the previous Level 3 warning and related risk indicators.
U.S. announces new bilateral global health cooperation agreements under America First strategy
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
The United States government has announced plans to sign multi-year bilateral agreements on global health cooperation with numerous countries receiving U.S. health assistance in the coming weeks.
Herschel Walker named United States Ambassador after career in sports and business
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Herschel Walker has been named United States Ambassador, bringing with him a background in sports, business, and public service.