News published on Globe Banner in July 2025

News from July 2025


U.S Embassy issues alert for heavy rains and flooding in South Korea

The U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Korea is keeping a close watch on reports of heavy rain and flooding across the country.


U.S. Peace Corps welcomes new volunteers in Manila for community development

On July 14, the U.S. Peace Corps in the Philippines welcomed a new group of volunteers in Manila.


Social Security Administration representatives to visit U.S. Embassy in Budapest

Representatives from the Federal Benefits Unit in Krakow are scheduled to visit the U.S. Embassy in Budapest from August 5-8, 2025.


Consul General Rick Swart takes new role after diverse diplomatic service

Consul General Rick Swart, a seasoned diplomat in the Senior Foreign Service, has taken on various roles across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.


Meta halts political advertising in EU due to new regulations

From early October 2025, Meta will cease allowing political, electoral, and social issue advertisements on its platforms within the European Union.



FSB consultative group discusses financial stability in Dilijan

The Financial Stability Board's (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for the Commonwealth of Independent States convened in Dilijan for its first meeting since 2021.


U.S.-funded project launches to document Indonesian museum collections

Yayasan Jalin Narasi Budaya, the nonprofit arm of Southeast Asia Museum Services, has launched the Indonesian Museums Documentation Project known as "Koleksi Kita."


Trinidad declares state of emergency over criminal network threat

On July 18, 2025, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a nationwide State of Emergency (SOE) due to a highly threatening criminal network operating within and outside the country's correctional facilities.


U.S. consulate alerts HK & Macau residents about upcoming tropical cyclone

According to media reports, the Hong Kong Observatory and Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau are expected to issue the Standby Signal T1 due to a tropical cyclone.


U.S. citizens in Guyana guided on accessing social security services

In the latest edition of "Ask the Consul," information is provided for U.S. citizens in Guyana on accessing Social Security services.


United States and Malaysia sign memorandum on civil nuclear cooperation

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation.


ASEAN-U.S. partnership reaffirmed at ministerial conference

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, participated in the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia.


U.S. Mission Vietnam announces grant opportunities for America’s 250th anniversary celebration

The U.S. Mission Vietnam's American Spaces will focus on activities throughout 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence.


Meeting package RFQ announced for ICE training workshop in September 2025

Request for Quotation (RFQ) PR15454706 has been announced for a meeting package and accommodation related to the ICE training workshop scheduled in September 2025.


U.S. nominee Rosa María Payá elected to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

During the 55th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), Rosa María Payá was elected as a commissioner to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) for the term 2026-2029.


U.S. Embassy seeks vendors for HVAC project in Santo Domingo

The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo is inviting vendors to submit quotes for the project labeled PR15468106, which involves repair and installation services for air dampers in the chancery's air handling units.


U.S. Embassy seeks vendors for roof repairs in Santo Domingo

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is seeking vendors for roof repair services, referencing PR15468304.


U.S. Embassy seeks vendors for TCIU equipment refresh in Santo Domingo

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is seeking vendors for an equipment refresh under the reference PR15465927.


Peace Corps invites vendor quotes for August training event in Namibia

Vendors are invited to submit quotations for accommodation, conference venue, meals, services, and facilities for an upcoming PST training event in August.