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News from May 2025


U.S. congressional delegation visits Taiwan to discuss bilateral relations

Senator Tammy Duckworth led a U.S. congressional delegation to Taiwan from May 28 to May 29, 2025.


US-Hungary concert celebrates friendship through music

Chargé d’Affaires Robert Palladino recently delivered remarks at a Free Groove concert held in Szentendre.


World Bank supports capacity building projects in FSM & RMI

Citizens, communities, and businesses in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) are expected to benefit from improved public services through a new World Bank-supported project.


New protein extraction method unlocks secrets in ancient soft tissues

Researchers from the University of Oxford have developed a novel method for extracting and identifying proteins from ancient soft tissues, offering new insights into human history.


U.S. announces visa restrictions on foreign nationals censoring Americans

The U.S. Department of State has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals who engage in censorship activities against Americans.


Visa restrictions imposed on foreign nationals censoring Americans

On May 28, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals who engage in censorship activities against Americans.



U.S. Embassy offers remote consular services in Angeles City on June 4

The U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, in collaboration with the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu and other agencies, will conduct a remote services event for American citizens on June 4, 2025, in Angeles City.


Fulbright Scholar Award offers opportunities at University of Notre Dame

The U.S. Mission in Kampala is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program award in partnership with the University of Notre Dame.


U.S.-Mongolia economic ties strengthened through AmCham partnership

The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia, represented by an unnamed ambassador, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening economic ties between the United States and Mongolia through collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia.


World Bank reports strong progress on poverty reduction in Bhutan

Bhutan has made significant strides in reducing poverty, with rates dropping from 28% in 2017 to 11.6% in 2022, according to a new report by the World Bank.


EducationUSA Hanoi offers pre-departure guidance for students heading to U.S. institutions

The EducationUSA Advising Center in Hanoi is organizing a Pre-Departure Orientation for students set to begin their studies in the United States in the fall of 2025.


J.P. Morgan unveils expansive summer reading list for 2025

J.P. Morgan has unveiled its 26th annual Summer Reading List, featuring a diverse collection of 16 titles from various authors.


IMF reaches agreement with Togo on second review of credit facility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Togo following discussions on the second review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).


Safety tips for attendees of MTN Bushfire Festival

The MTN Bushfire Festival is set to take place from May 30 to June 1, 2025, at House on Fire, located between Mahlanya and Malkerns.


DBS Foundation awards SGD 3 million to support innovators in Asian elder care

DBS Foundation has announced the recipients of its first Impact Beyond Award, distributing SGD 3 million to four businesses addressing challenges in ageing societies.


World Bank unveils new framework focusing on jobs and resilience in Nepal

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has introduced a new seven-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nepal, emphasizing job creation and resilience to natural disasters, including those related to climate change.


US supports São Tomé's security reforms at UN meeting

The United States has expressed appreciation for São Tomé and Príncipe's efforts in conflict prevention and reform during a recent UN Peacebuilding Commission meeting.


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

The U.S. Mission Uganda has opened applications for the 2026 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.


Fiji Museum appoints six interns for digitization project with US funding

After a thorough recruitment process, the Fiji Museum has appointed six Fijian interns to digitize its collection of approximately 10,000 objects.