News from January 2025
USAID partners with Egyptian ministry to enhance technical education
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
The completion of a week-long workshop aimed at enhancing technical education in Egypt marked a notable development.
German SMEs face rising challenges accessing loans amid restrictive banking practices
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany are facing increasing challenges in accessing loans, according to recent findings.
ICE signs memorandum with Egyptian authority for enhanced cooperation
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Egyptian Administrative Control Authority (ACA).
Gaza faces challenges amid ongoing conflict and governance issues
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, finding effective ways to support its people becomes increasingly difficult.
American hip-hop group Dangerflow brings musical fusion to Egypt
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
Dangerflow, an American hip-hop group from Miami, Florida, is set to perform in Egypt as part of a series of concerts in Cairo and Alexandria.
USS Carney visits Alexandria for first time since 2009
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
U.S. Navy ships USS Carney and USNS Carson City have arrived at the Port of Alexandria, marking the first visit by a U.S. Navy ship to this port since 2009.
IMF announces upcoming review visit to Bucharest
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
Today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced an upcoming visit to Bucharest by its team from February 3-7, 2025.
World Bank settles with regional warning system over project conduct
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
The World Bank Group has reached a settlement with the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) concerning conduct related to two projects: the Bhutan Hydromet Services and Disaster Resilience Regional...
Mike Pompeo's career spans military service to high-level government roles
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
Mike Pompeo was sworn in as Secretary of State on April 26, 2018.
U.S. Embassy denounces terrorist attack on church in Helwan
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
The United States Embassy has issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack that took place on a church in Helwan, located south of Cairo.
Trump nominates Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has announced President Donald J. Trump's nomination of Mike Pompeo, the current Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), to serve as the new Secretary of State.
US grants aid ERC for recovery after al-Rawda mosque attack
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger participated in a grant signing ceremony with the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), announcing a significant financial contribution from the US Agency for International Development.
US assesses Syrian regime's chemical weapon use in Duma
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
The United States has confidently assessed that the Syrian regime employed chemical weapons in Duma, a suburb of Damascus, on April 7, 2018.
SelectUSA Investment Summit invites Japanese firms for U.S. business opportunities
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is urging Japanese companies interested in establishing a presence in the United States to participate in the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit.
Business chambers unite for cross-border investments in Southeast Asia
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI), the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), and UOB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cross-border business collaboration.
U.S. delegation discusses security challenges during Egypt visit
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce and Subcommittee Chairman Paul Cook have visited Egypt to discuss the ongoing U.S.-Egyptian partnership and security challenges.
USAID launches new family planning program with Egyptian Ministry
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
Cairo – In response to a request from the Egyptian government, USAID and the Ministry of Health and Population have initiated a family planning program aimed at addressing Egypt's rapid population growth.
Virtual exchange program emphasizes leadership in STEM
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
The Experiment Digital, part of the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Program, is set to take place from June 23 to August 3, 2025.
Tillerson discusses US-Egypt relations during Cairo visit
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
Rex W. Tillerson, the U.S. Secretary of State, expressed optimism about the long-standing relationship between the United States and Egypt during his visit to Cairo on February 12, 2018.
Nordea to announce financial results for Q4 and full year 2024
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
Nordea is set to release its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2024 on January 30.