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News from July 2025


U.S. Embassy Tirana announces funding opportunity for cybersecurity-focused youth programs

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has announced a funding opportunity for organizations to participate in the American Spaces program for 2025-2026, focusing on cybersecurity education and engagement under the theme "America 250/Science & Technology."


U.S. Embassy announces funding for transparency in Malawi's mining and public debt sectors

The U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF).


Guidance issued for U.S. residents abroad who lose their Green Cards

Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) of the United States are required to present a valid Form I-551, also known as a Green Card, when returning to the U.S. after traveling abroad for less than one year.


U.S. Embassy Banjul seeks quotations for supply of diesel fuel

The U.S. Embassy in Banjul has announced a request for quotations for the purchase of 14,000 liters of diesel.


U.S. Embassy warns of increased police presence in Cameroon's major cities

There are indications of increased police presence in Yaoundé and Douala on Saturday, July 26, 2025, which may impede movements.


U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Laos about Typhoon Wipha's imminent landfall

The United States Mission in the Lao People's Democratic Republic has issued a public service announcement for American citizens living or traveling in Laos.


U.S. Embassy Luxembourg's Anthony Baird: A seasoned diplomat's journey

Originally from Belmont, Massachusetts, Anthony Baird has been a U.S. Foreign Service Officer for over two decades.


Vacancy announced for CLO coordinator in Koror

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U.S. Embassy Nassau seeks proposals for janitorial services

The U.S. Embassy in Nassau has announced a commercial opportunity for janitorial services.


US Embassy seeks bids for electrical panel replacement in Windhoek

The United States Embassy in Windhoek has announced a tender invitation for the replacement of electrical sub-distribution panels at a residential property.


U.S. Ambassador George Glass presents credentials to Emperor Naruhito

United States Ambassador to Japan George Glass has presented his credentials to Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace.


US welcomes peace declaration signing between DRC government and M23

The United States has expressed its support for the recent signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and representatives from the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement.


Treasury targets Houthi-linked smuggling network with new sanctions

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against two individuals and five entities involved in money laundering and importing petroleum products into Houthi-controlled territories.


Visa issue for US Evangelical groups resolved after intervention by Ambassador Huckabee

After meetings with Israel's Minister of the Interior and assistance from Prime Minister Netanyahu, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced that the issue regarding visas for American Evangelical organizations has been resolved.


U.S. Embassy seeks quotes for disconnect switch supply by July 31

The U.S. Embassy has issued a request for quotation (RFQ) for the supply and delivery of a disconnect switch for a load bank, identified under Request No.


Rubio meets with Philippine President Marcos Jr. to discuss US-Philippines alliance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Washington, DC.


U.S. takes action against residents linked to Haitian terrorist group

I am pleased to announce the latest U.S. actions against individuals whose presence and activities in our country have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States.


Binance founder on military family scholarship: 'This isn’t just about handing out checks. It’s about handing over tools'

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of Binance, announced that a Giggle Academy scholarship has been launched for children of U.S. military families.


U.S.-Panama ties strengthened during Ambassador Cabrera's visit

Panama Oeste, Panama – U.S. Ambassador to Panama Kevin Marino Cabrera visited Panama Oeste to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the province.


Chargé Meltzer visits German states to strengthen transatlantic partnerships

Chargé Meltzer visited the German states of Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz on July 15–16, 2025.