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News from June 2025



Morgan Stanley and Scion partner on $262M student housing deal near Ole Miss

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through its Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) division, and The Scion Group have announced a joint venture to acquire student housing communities in Oxford, Mississippi.


WTO reviews six regional trade agreements; discusses transparency issues

The World Trade Organization (WTO) members recently convened to review six regional trade agreements and discuss issues related to transparency.


IMF completes Article IV consultation with Namibia amid subdued growth outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its Article IV Consultation with Namibia.


World Bank issues largest supranational bond in Swiss Franc market since 2014

The World Bank has announced the pricing of a 7-year benchmark bond denominated in Swiss Francs, maturing in June 2032.


Tropical Storm Erick expected to become hurricane impacting Oaxaca and Guerrero

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a report indicating that Tropical Storm Erick is gaining strength and is expected to escalate into a hurricane.


Malaysian cadets appointed to prestigious US military academies

The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has announced the appointment of two Malaysian students, Rakis Ruhaim bin Abdul Rahman and Luthfil Haikal bin Haswadi, to prestigious U.S. military service academies.


Ghana selects 30 for prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship

The U.S. Embassy in Accra has announced the selection of thirty Ghanaians for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship, part of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).


Maryland National Guard joins Romanian forces for NATO's Saber Guardian 25

Bucharest, Romania – The Maryland National Guard Cyber Forces collaborated with the Romanian Cyber Defense Command and specialists from the Land Forces General Staff to monitor cyber threats during the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment’s tactical road...


U.S. Embassy Nassau seeks proposals for temporary janitorial services

The U.S. Embassy in Nassau has announced a call for proposals from qualified suppliers to provide temporary janitorial services.


Australian consumer confidence drops amid geopolitical uncertainty

Consumer confidence in Australia has experienced a decline, dropping 1.3 points last week to reach 85.4 points.


U.S. eases sanctions on Syria following historic meeting

The United States has announced a significant shift in its approach towards Syria, marking a new era in bilateral relations.


U.S.-Slovakia ties celebrated at Independence Day event

Ambassador Gautam Rana, representing the United States Embassy in Slovakia, addressed guests at an Independence Day celebration marking the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.


US Embassy Nassau seeks proposals for relocation services

The United States Embassy in Nassau has announced a commercial opportunity for domestic move and relocation services.


American Institute in Taiwan seeks maintenance service provider for fuel management system

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is seeking a firm to provide preventive maintenance services for the Fuel Management System at AIT Taipei, Taiwan.


Book explores how evolution influences societal cooperation challenges

Dr. Jonathan Goodman, a social scientist from the University of Cambridge, has released a new book titled "Invisible Rivals," published by Yale University Press.


World Bank urges multi-sector approach for clean air in Nepal

Air pollution is identified as the leading health risk factor in Nepal, according to a new report by the World Bank.


U.S. Embassy offers federal benefit services in Trinidad & Tobago

Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will be visiting Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, to provide services related to U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.


Swansea University leads £3m nature-based climate adaptation project

Swansea University is leading a consortium awarded £3 million for a national project aimed at using nature to help cities address climate change.


U.S. Embassy announces online auction for late June

The U.S. Embassy has announced plans to conduct an online auction starting June 23, 2025, and concluding on June 29, 2025.