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News from June 2025


US Embassy to hold sealed bid auto auction in St. Michael

The U.S. Embassy is set to conduct a sealed bid auto auction at its parking lot located in Wildey Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael.


UK consumer spending shifts focus towards entertainment and travel

The Barclays '10 Years of Spend' report, released today, provides a comprehensive analysis of UK consumer behavior and spending patterns over the past decade.


Tiananmen Square Massacre anniversary marked by Secretary Rubio

In a statement released on June 3, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio commemorated the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.


USS Blue Ridge concludes port visit in Sydney amid strengthened US-Australia naval ties

The USS Blue Ridge, the flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet, departed Sydney after a scheduled port visit from May 26 to May 31, 2025.


AI aids discovery of non-cancer drugs' potential against cancer cells

An innovative approach to drug discovery has emerged from a collaboration between an artificial intelligence (AI) model and human scientists.


Americans' financial concerns rise sharply amid economic uncertainty

Concerns about financial stability have increased among Americans, according to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index.


U.S. Embassy issues alert for 2025 Atlantic hurricane season preparedness

The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain has issued a warning to U.S. citizens regarding the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30.


Alpine holiday home prices rise amid changing regulations and market dynamics

Switzerland hosts the five most expensive markets for holiday homes in the Alpine region, according to a recent report.


Toyota emphasizes inclusivity at Special Olympics Summer Games

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) is emphasizing inclusivity at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Belgium.


U.S. National Day celebrates storytelling and anticipates Malawi's upcoming elections

On May 29, 2025, a gathering took place at the Chief of Mission Residence in Lilongwe to mark the U.S. National Day celebrations.


U.S. opposes UNSC resolution on Middle East situation over lack of condemnation of Hamas

The United States has expressed its opposition to a recent United Nations Security Council resolution concerning the situation in the Middle East.


Michael Occi discusses direct lending's role amid economic changes

In a recent interview published in the Private Debt Investor’s 2025 Mid-Market Lending report, Michael Occi, President of Morgan Stanley Private Credit's BDCs, discussed the evolving landscape of direct lending.


Kosovo draws SDR 80.122 million from IMF arrangement

Following the conclusion of Stand-by (SBA) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements on May 24, 2025, Kosovo has drawn SDR 80.122 million (€96.22 million) under the SBA.


U.S. Embassy warns citizens of planned demonstration in Copenhagen

A demonstration is scheduled to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Saturday, June 7.


Conference calls for urgent action in Pakistan's WASH sector

The "Water for People" conference held in Islamabad on May 21-22 served as a significant call to action for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Pakistan.


American Institute in Taiwan seeks bids for crisis response kit

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for an SRO Crisis Response Kit.


U.S. donates x-ray machines to aid Indonesia's healthcare services

The United States Government has donated 24 portable x-ray machines to Indonesia, aiming to enhance the country's healthcare services.


Malaysian cadet joins U.S. Air Force Academy aiming for fighter pilot career

Akmal Musyrif, a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy and part of the Class of 2028, hails from Putrajaya.


U.S. Embassy launches podcast to connect Botswana and U.S

The U.S. Embassy has introduced a new podcast titled "Dumela, America," aiming to foster connections between Botswana and the United States.


U.S. Embassy offers consular services in Boquete on June 11

The U.S. Embassy in Panama has announced that representatives from its Consular Section will be visiting Boquete to provide limited services.