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News from July 2025


Demonstration alert issued for Mexico City amid anti-gentrification protests

Anti-gentrification demonstrations are expected in Mexico City on Saturday, July 26, starting at 2:00 p.m. Previous protests occurred in the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods on July 4 and the Tlalpan neighborhood on July 20.


IMF completes fifth review under extended credit facility with Zambia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the Article IV Consultation and fifth review of Zambia's 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement.


U.S. Embassy honors Marshallese veterans aboard USS Cincinnati

On July 10, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Majuro hosted an event called “Stand and Defend” aboard the USS Cincinnati to honor Marshallese U.S. military veterans.


UK businesses express optimism towards government's industrial strategy

Confidence in the UK Government's Industrial Strategy is high among businesses, according to recent research by Barclays.


Landau meets Japanese, Korean ministers to discuss trilateral partnership

Deputy Secretary of State Landau met with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo.


IMF completes Article IV consultation with Equatorial Guinea

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the 2025 Article IV Consultation with Equatorial Guinea.


Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program opens applications for Bosnian academics

The U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program competition for the 2026-2027 academic year.


Demonstration planned near U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on July 26

A demonstration is planned near the Kuala Lumpur City Center on July 26, 2025.


Swansea graduate overcomes adversity to achieve degree in Egyptology

Karen, a 25-year-old from Neath, has achieved her dream of earning a degree in Egyptology and ancient history.


U.S Ambassador Huckabee visits Taybeh after acts against holy sites

Thank you to the people of Taybeh for giving us the opportunity to come and see first-hand some of the things that have happened.


American Institute in Taiwan seeks bids for ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillators

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is seeking quotations for new ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillators.


Demonstration alert issued for Mexico City; U.S. citizens advised caution

Anti-gentrification demonstrations are expected to occur in Mexico City on Sunday, July 20, starting at 3:00 p.m. The demonstration will take place in Tlalpan, between Fuentes Brotantes and El Caminero.


Macquarie acquires full ownership of Erova Energy Group

Macquarie, through its Commodities and Global Markets group, has agreed to acquire 100% of Erova Energy Group.


POSB national student savings drive surpasses halfway mark toward SGD 35 million target

More students in Singapore are saving money through the POSB Smart Buddy digital savings and payments programme, with an additional SGD 19 million set aside by primary and secondary students over the past year.


U.S. Department announces Amanda S. Jacobsen's extensive diplomatic experience

Amanda S. Jacobsen is a seasoned member of the U.S. Department of State’s Senior Foreign Service.


IMF audit office releases second progress assessment on institutional safeguards

Following the initial report from August 2024, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Office of Internal Audit has published its second independent assessment regarding the Implementation Plan for recommendations from the 2022 Institutional...


World Bank reports on Angola's economic growth amid calls for financial inclusivity

Angola has experienced its most significant economic growth since 2014, with a real GDP increase of 4.4% in 2024.


U.S. Embassy in Sweden offers Social Security assistance in Stockholm

A representative from the regional Federal Benefits Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo will visit Stockholm on Monday, August 25, 2025, and Tuesday, August 26, 2025. U.S. citizens in Sweden needing assistance with Social Security matters are...


U.S. Embassy in Dili seeks supplier for new diesel generator

The U.S. Embassy in Dili has issued a request for quotations (RFQ) for the supply and delivery of a new diesel generator to replace its current equipment.


U.S. Department details North Korea-Russia military cooperation at United Nations

Today at the United Nations, Seth Bailey, Director for Korean and Mongolian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, briefed UN member states on the first report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT).