News from July 2025
Georgian students selected for Fulbright graduate studies in the United States
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
A group of Georgian students has been chosen to participate in the Fulbright Program, which will allow them to begin fully funded master’s degree studies at universities in the United States.
U.S. Embassy in Niamey suspends routine visa services until further notice
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Niamey has announced the suspension of all routine visa services, effective immediately.
U.S. updates nonimmigrant visa interview requirements effective September 2025
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
Beginning September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will change its policy regarding interview waivers for nonimmigrant visa applicants.
Women entrepreneurs featured at upcoming U.S.-supported trade fair in Quezon City
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, in partnership with SPARK!
Tsunami warning issued for Colombia’s Pacific coast after major Russian earthquake
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck Kamchatka, Russia, prompting tsunami warnings for Colombia’s Pacific coast.
HSBC Holdings reports lower profits but steady revenue growth across core businesses
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
HSBC Holdings plc reported its interim results for the first half of 2025, showing a decline in profit before tax and revenue compared to the same period last year.
U.S. Mission warns Americans in Greece of wildfire risks during summer
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
U.S. citizens in Greece are being reminded of the increased risk of wildfires during the summer months.
Tsunami warning issued after major earthquake near Kamchatka
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
A magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, prompting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to issue a tsunami threat alert for all Pacific Islands. U.S. citizens in affected areas have been urged by the U.S. Consulate...
NASA and ISRO collaborate on first joint Earth-observing satellite mission
By Globe Banner | Jul 30, 2025
NISAR, a joint satellite mission between NASA and ISRO, represents the first time the two agencies have collaborated on hardware development for an Earth-observing project.
U.S. Mission seeks vendors for disaster management training facilities in Uganda
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
The U.S. Mission in Kampala has issued a call for vendors to provide conference facility services for an upcoming Disaster Management Training event in Jinja, Uganda.
U.S. Embassy solicits bids for laptop supply in Bishkek
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek has announced a solicitation for bids to supply 26 laptops for office use.
Rubio discusses regional security with Jordanian Foreign Minister
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi.
Illinois partners with Portugal for military collaboration through State Partnership Program
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
The Illinois National Guard has entered into a State Partnership Program (SPP) with the Portuguese Armed Forces, according to an announcement from the National Guard Bureau and the U.S. Department of Defense.
U.S. Embassy in Bogota to issue new Bridge visa starting July 2025
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota is set to begin issuing the new Bridge visa starting in July 2025.
U.S. announces Php3 billion aid package for Philippine development
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Washington, D.C., on July 21.
Philippines' economic report reveals need for structural reforms
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
The latest report, "Running Uphill: Growth, Jobs, and the Quest for Productivity," highlights significant economic developments in the Philippines since 2010.
Viet Nam's path towards a sustainable future amid climate challenges
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
Viet Nam is poised to tackle the challenges of transitioning to a greener and more resilient development model, as outlined in a recent report.
World Bank outlines support plans at Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
Suva, Fiji - July 22, 2025 Anna Bjerde, World Bank Managing Director of Operations, addressed the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Suva.
Equatorial Guinea faces economic challenges amid declining hydrocarbon sector
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
Economic activity in Equatorial Guinea showed moderate recovery in 2024, with GDP growing by an estimated 0.9%.
Survey reveals gender disparity in Malaysian workforce
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
The first nationally representative survey of Malaysian firms on inclusive employment practices has been conducted to understand how companies are supporting inclusive employment and what more can be done to enable women and caregivers to remain...