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News from July 2025


IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Iraq amid economic challenges

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its Article IV consultation with Iraq, endorsing the staff appraisal without a formal meeting.


World Bank highlights Türkiye's success in scaling up national energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is increasingly recognized as a cost-effective solution to provide affordable and secure energy, while promoting economic growth.


U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé revises visa procedures and fees

Yaoundé, Cameroon – The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé has announced immediate changes to its visa procedures, aligning with the U.S. Government's global efforts to tighten immigration requirements.


Ukraine rebuilds homes with World Bank-backed project

The ongoing recovery efforts in Ukraine are helping restore homes and lives devastated by the conflict with Russia.


Large-scale DNA study traces history of infectious diseases over millennia

Researchers have conducted a large-scale study mapping the spread of infectious diseases in humans over thousands of years.


Study finds seaside evokes more nostalgia than green spaces

Rivers and lakes account for about a third of nostalgic places, according to a new study that examined nostalgia-inducing locations in the UK and US.


Samsung Electronics releases Q2 2025 earnings guidance

Samsung Electronics has released its earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2025.


U.S.-Singapore education exchange fosters collaboration among technical institutions

From June 30 to July 2, 2025, twelve U.S. community college institutions visited Singapore to engage with local educational institutions.


Australian consumer confidence rises ahead of RBA decision

Consumer confidence in Australia has seen a slight rise, according to recent data.


U.S. delivers security equipment to Togo's main airport

A shipment of U.S.-manufactured security equipment, including explosive trace detectors and body scanners with advanced imaging technology, was officially delivered to the Togo National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) on June 30.


Rubio visits Malaysia for key regional meetings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Kuala Lumpur from July 8 to July 12.


U.S.-Nigeria partnership celebrated at National Day event

Good evening, colleagues, friends, and honored speakers including Permanent Secretary Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, Chairman Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, governors, ministers, and distinguished guests.


U.S. provides radiation detection equipment to support Ghana's nuclear safety

Accra, Ghana – On July 7, U.S. Charge d’Affaires, a.i. Rolf Olson met with senior officials at Ghana’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) to provide radiation detection equipment in support of Ghana’s nuclear safeguards program.


US updates visa policy for Nigerian citizens

The United States Department of State has updated its reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy, affecting several countries, including Nigeria.


World Bank debars GenKey Solutions B.V. over fraud related charges

The World Bank Group has announced an 18-month debarment with conditional release for GenKey Solutions B.V., a company based in the Netherlands.


Oxford professors join prestigious European science organization

Professor Ana Domingos from the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics and Professor Matt Higgins from the Department of Biochemistry at Oxford University have been elected as new members of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).


IMF outlines strategies for stabilizing sub-Saharan Africa's public debts

Successful debt stabilization in sub-Saharan Africa requires strengthening public finances and institutions, alongside structural reforms and a stable macroeconomic environment.


U.S. Embassy offers passport services in San Miguel on July 23

Representatives from the American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador will be visiting San Miguel to provide passport services for U.S. citizens on July 23, 2025.


Samsung acquires Xealth aiming for seamless integration in healthcare

Samsung Electronics has announced an agreement to acquire Xealth, a healthcare integration platform that merges digital health tools and care programs for the benefit of patients and providers.


U.S. Embassy lifts travel restrictions to Bocas del Toro Province

The U.S. Embassy in Panama City has issued an update regarding the security situation in Bocas del Toro Province.