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Rubio meets with Austrian Foreign Minister to discuss key international issues

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger in Washington.


U.S. Embassy in Dili seeks supplier for new diesel generator

The U.S. Embassy in Dili has issued a request for quotation (RFQ) No.


Trump signs order promoting American AI exports

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to promote the export of American artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.


Rigas travels to Korea and Philippines for diplomatic engagement

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas is set to visit Seoul and Manila from July 23 to July 28.


DBS partners with Frasers Property to boost support for local retailers

DBS and Frasers Property have entered a three-year partnership aimed at supporting Singapore’s heartland economy.


U.S. Embassy in Dili seeks bids for electrical panel replacement project

The U.S. Embassy in Dili has announced it is seeking quotations for an electrical panel replacement project at its compound.


JPMorganChase partners with Coinbase on new crypto access features

JPMorganChase and Coinbase have announced a strategic partnership aimed at providing customers with new ways to access and use cryptocurrency.


Meta CEO announces plan for personal superintelligence accessibility

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined a new vision for the company focused on making personal superintelligence accessible to all.


U.S. Embassy in Maputo seeks proposals for lift station cleaning service

The U.S. Embassy in Maputo has announced a call for proposals for lift station cleaning services at its facilities.


U.S. Embassy in Majuro issues tsunami advisory for Marshall Islands

The U.S. Embassy in Majuro has issued an advisory urging residents and visitors in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) to stay alert for ongoing updates regarding a tsunami advisory.


U.S., Uzbekistan mark new steps in border security partnership

The United States and Uzbekistan marked two developments in their security partnership during an event in Tashkent on July 30, 2025. U.S. Ambassador Henick attended the ceremony with officials from the Uzbek State Customs Committee, the U.S....


NVIDIA schedules Q2 FY26 earnings call for August 27

NVIDIA has announced it will hold a conference call on August 27 to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended July 27, 2025.


Oxford scientists confirm ancient honey offering through advanced chemical analysis

Oxford researchers have confirmed the presence of honey in a 2,500-year-old shrine near Pompeii, resolving a decades-long debate about the contents of ancient bronze jars found at the site.


Tsunami warnings issued for parts of eastern Indonesia following earthquake near Kamchatka

Residents and travelers in Papua, North Sulawesi, and the Maluku islands have been advised to take precautions after Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami advisory warning.


Sun Life expands Family Leave Insurance into Michigan and West Virginia

Sun Life U.S. has expanded its Family Leave Insurance (FLI) to Michigan and West Virginia, broadening access to paid leave benefits for employees in those states.


Siemens upgrades cut Berlin State Library's energy use by half

Siemens has completed a technical modernization project at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, aiming to reduce the library's energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.


Tsunami alert issued for Peru’s coast after earthquake near Kamchatka

A tsunami alert has been issued for the entire coast of Peru, from La Cruz in the north to Ilo in the south, following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia, on July 29, 2025.


Tsunami threat issued for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu after major earthquake

A tsunami threat has been issued for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake occurred off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia.


Insurance market for hydrogen projects forecasted to surpass $3 billion by 2030

Hydrogen is expected to play a growing role in the global transition to cleaner energy, with demand projected to increase fivefold by 2050.


RenaissanceRe declares quarterly dividend and renews share repurchase program

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share.