News from January 2025
Biden announces Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal after intensive diplomacy
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Today, President Joe Biden announced a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Melania Trump's Cairo visit includes cultural tours and diplomatic meetings
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday morning.
Pompeo extends Eid al-Fitr greetings on behalf of U.S. Department of State
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
On June 14, 2018, Secretary Pompeo issued a statement extending his best wishes to Muslim communities celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
Youssra El Hawary tours US with Egyptian contemporary music
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, in collaboration with the Center Stage arts exchange program, has announced the U.S. debut of Youssra El Hawary and her band.
United States pledges $13.8 million for Egypt's water sector reform
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Cairo – The United States has signed a $13.8 million agreement to support Egypt's water sector as part of the country's economic reform program.
Egypt and US unveil groundwater system at historic catacombs
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Alexandria – The United States and Egypt have unveiled a new groundwater lowering system at the Catacombs of Kom El-Shuqafa.
Security alert issued by U.S. Embassy in Tirana over potential threats
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania, has issued a security alert concerning potential threats to the shop Ferma Ime located on Rruga Dervish Hima.
Egyptian oud prodigy Mohamed Abozekry debuts American tour
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, in collaboration with the Center Stage Program, has announced the American debut of Mohamed Abozekry & Karkadé.
U.S. and The Bahamas sign cooperation agreement on commercial space operations
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The United States and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas have entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to support FAA-licensed commercial space operations that impact The Bahamas.
U.S. Embassy Cairo celebrates Independence Day focusing on fearless women
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Thank you Dorothy, and welcome everyone, Thomas Goldberger, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, addressed attendees during the July 4th celebration in Cairo.
INJAZ Egypt collaborates with U.S. Embassy Cairo for new entrepreneurship initiative
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
At an event during Global Entrepreneurship Week, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and INJAZ Egypt unveiled Startup Egypt, a significant entrepreneurship pipeline in the country.
Siemens supports Italy's transition to green mobility with key electrification projects
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Siemens eMobility is advancing Italy's green mobility initiatives through two significant electrification projects.
Trump-Kim summit aims for peace and denuclearization
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
President Donald J. Trump of the United States and Chairman Kim Jong Un of North Korea held a historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018.
U.S. Embassy Praia extends application deadline for information management assistant role
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Praia has announced an extension of the application deadline for the position of Information Management Assistant, FSN-09.
Global Media Makers summit connects Egyptian filmmakers with U.S. industry leaders
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
U.S. Embassy Cairo, in collaboration with Film Independent, will host a summit on November 28th and 29th to mark the third anniversary of Global Media Makers (GMM), a U.S. film mentoring initiative.
Ambassador Haley reaffirms support for LGBTI rights during Pride Month
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
This June, people around the world celebrate Pride Month, a time dedicated to honoring the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) community.
U.S., Egyptian agencies collaborate on combating document fraud
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Experts from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) recently convened with their Egyptian counterparts in Alexandria.
US reaffirms support for LGBTI rights during Pride Month
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The United States has expressed its solidarity with individuals worldwide in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month.
Overseas voters face challenges accessing state election websites
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has issued a notice regarding difficulties faced by some overseas voters in accessing their state's online voter registration and election systems.
USAID celebrates graduation of 37 Egyptian women from MBA programs
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has celebrated the graduation of 37 Egyptian women who have completed Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degrees at top universities in the United States.