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News from June 2025


Siemens unveils first North American battery-electric passenger locomotive

Siemens Mobility has announced the introduction of its new battery-electric passenger locomotive, the Charger B+AC, for the North American market.


Toyota honors top European retailers with Ichiban awards

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) recently celebrated its top retailers with the 2025 Ichiban awards in Bologna.


Protest scheduled in Maputo prompts U.S. Embassy warning

A protest is scheduled to take place in Maputo, Mozambique, on Friday, June 27th.


Johannes Zutt named vice president for South Asia at World Bank

The World Bank has announced the appointment of Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia Region, effective July 1, 2025.


World Bank highlights rising extreme poverty due to conflict and instability

Conflict and instability are significantly impacting 39 global economies, exacerbating extreme poverty and hunger while hindering progress on development goals, as revealed by a comprehensive World Bank assessment.


U.S. Embassy opens applications for Humphrey Fellowship Program 2026-2027

The U.S. Embassy in Conakry has announced the opening of applications for the 2026–2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.


TBT committee focuses on transparency in recent meetings

Daniela García from Ecuador has handed over the role of Committee Chairperson to Beatriz Stevens of the United Kingdom.



U.S Bureau reports decline in personal income for May

Personal income in the United States saw a decline of $109.6 billion, or 0.4 percent, in May, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.


IMF concludes first review under extended fund facility for El Salvador

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded El Salvador's 2025 Article IV consultation and completed the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.



New vaccines research facility begins construction at University’s Old Road Campus

Construction has commenced on the Cyrus Poonawalla Vaccines Research Building, a new facility located on the University’s Old Road Campus.


U.S., Kyrgyz forces collaborate in Ak Shumkar 2025 military exercise

U.S. Air Forces Central and the Montana Army and Air National Guard collaborated with the Kyrgyz Republic for the Ak Shumkar 2025 exercise from June 23 to June 27.


Security alert issued for Muharram events in Pakistan

Numerous processions associated with Muharram are anticipated in Pakistan from June 27 to July 7, 2025.


USCIRF delegation discusses religious freedom during Kazakhstan visit

A delegation from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recently visited Kazakhstan from June 22 to 26.


KfW IPEX-Bank finances EUR 200 million loan for Turkish-Austrian trade

KfW IPEX-Bank has extended a EUR 200 million loan to Türk Eximbank, Türkiye's state export credit agency.


World Bank approves $50 million for education improvement in Sri Lanka

An additional financing package of $50 million has been approved by the World Bank to support education in Sri Lanka.


U.S. Embassy announces outreach visits in Anguilla and St. Martin

A U.S. Embassy consular officer is set to visit Anguilla and St. Martin to accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.


IMF completes reviews under PCI and RSF arrangements for Paraguay

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its fifth review under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) and the third review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for Paraguay.


United States nominates Rosa María Payá for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

The United States has nominated Rosa María Payá for a position as commissioner on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).