News from 2025
State Department lists new terrorist designations targeting global ISIS affiliates
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has announced the designation of three ISIS-affiliated groups—ISIS-West Africa, ISIS-Philippines, and ISIS-Bangladesh—as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Executive Order 13224 and as Foreign...
Judge Bibas on SEC enforcement: SEC repeatedly sues crypto companies, ‘yet it will not tell them how to comply’
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Judge Stephanos Bibas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit said that the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) denial of Coinbase's petition for regulatory clarity lacked sufficient explanation.
Financial wellness tips for the new year from RBC Wealth Management
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
As the new year begins, many individuals are considering resolutions related to wellness, including financial health.
East-West Center announces 2025 Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The East-West Center has announced the 2025 Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar, which will focus on innovation and entrepreneurship's role in economic growth, job creation, and community strengthening.
Kushner and Greenblatt meet Egyptian President to discuss regional cooperation
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Senior Advisor Jared Kushner and Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt have met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
U.S.-Egypt business ties strengthened by American firms' community impact
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
On January 15, 2025, the Chargé d’Affaires delivered a speech at the Egyptian Community Impact Session organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and the U.S. Chamber’s U.S. Business Mission to Egypt.
Biden announces Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal after intensive diplomacy
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Today, President Joe Biden announced a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Melania Trump's Cairo visit includes cultural tours and diplomatic meetings
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday morning.
Pompeo extends Eid al-Fitr greetings on behalf of U.S. Department of State
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
On June 14, 2018, Secretary Pompeo issued a statement extending his best wishes to Muslim communities celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
Youssra El Hawary tours US with Egyptian contemporary music
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, in collaboration with the Center Stage arts exchange program, has announced the U.S. debut of Youssra El Hawary and her band.
United States pledges $13.8 million for Egypt's water sector reform
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Cairo – The United States has signed a $13.8 million agreement to support Egypt's water sector as part of the country's economic reform program.
Egypt and US unveil groundwater system at historic catacombs
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Alexandria – The United States and Egypt have unveiled a new groundwater lowering system at the Catacombs of Kom El-Shuqafa.
Security alert issued by U.S. Embassy in Tirana over potential threats
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania, has issued a security alert concerning potential threats to the shop Ferma Ime located on Rruga Dervish Hima.
Egyptian oud prodigy Mohamed Abozekry debuts American tour
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, in collaboration with the Center Stage Program, has announced the American debut of Mohamed Abozekry & Karkadé.
U.S. and The Bahamas sign cooperation agreement on commercial space operations
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The United States and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas have entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to support FAA-licensed commercial space operations that impact The Bahamas.
U.S. Embassy Cairo celebrates Independence Day focusing on fearless women
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Thank you Dorothy, and welcome everyone, Thomas Goldberger, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, addressed attendees during the July 4th celebration in Cairo.
INJAZ Egypt collaborates with U.S. Embassy Cairo for new entrepreneurship initiative
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
At an event during Global Entrepreneurship Week, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and INJAZ Egypt unveiled Startup Egypt, a significant entrepreneurship pipeline in the country.
Siemens supports Italy's transition to green mobility with key electrification projects
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Siemens eMobility is advancing Italy's green mobility initiatives through two significant electrification projects.
Trump-Kim summit aims for peace and denuclearization
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
President Donald J. Trump of the United States and Chairman Kim Jong Un of North Korea held a historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018.
U.S. Embassy Praia extends application deadline for information management assistant role
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Praia has announced an extension of the application deadline for the position of Information Management Assistant, FSN-09.