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Marco Rubio emphasizes family values and national interest at employee address

Secretary Marco Rubio addressed employees on his first day in office, emphasizing the importance of family and national interest.


Marco Rubio outlines new foreign policy priorities for second Trump administration

Marco Rubio, the newly appointed Secretary of State under President Trump's administration, has outlined his priorities for the Department of State.


U.S.-UAE leaders discuss regional stability, Gaza ceasefire

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.


Trump administration outlines foreign policy priorities

Serving as the 72nd Secretary of State, the leader of the Department of State under President Trump has outlined a mission centered on America's core national interests.


Rubio outlines priorities for Trump's second-term State Department

Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the priorities and mission for the second Trump Administration's Department of State.


Yuanta hosts happiness days for orphanage students during Lunar New Year

Yuanta Financial Holding Company and Yuanta Cultural and Educational Foundation recently hosted two "Yuanta Happiness Days" to celebrate the Lunar New Year with orphanage students in Taiwan.


Social security payments delayed due to late questionnaire submission

Your benefits may have been suspended if you did not receive your February payment.


World Bank funds $100M project for improved drinking water access in Mali

The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to assist Mali in enhancing access to drinking water and improving the conservation of water sources in several cities.


Storm Éowyn prompts Status Red Weather Warning in Ireland

Met Éireann has issued a Status Red Weather Warning for Ireland, set to take effect on Friday, January 24, 2025.


AmCham awards scholarships to promising Georgian students

Ambassador Robin Dunnigan recently participated in the AmCham Scholarship Awards Ceremony, expressing her admiration for the young students who were recognized at the event.


Mark Coolidge Johnson assumes new diplomatic role in Mexico

A career diplomat, Mark Coolidge Johnson, has assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires at Mission Mexico as of January 2025.


Trump signs order re-designating Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to re-designate Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).


U.S. Embassy announces consular services in Boquete on February 12

The U.S. Embassy in Panama has announced a visit by representatives from the Consular Section to Boquete, scheduled for February 12, 2025.


Sun Life donates $225K for California wildfire relief

Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced a donation of $225,000 to support communities affected by the recent wildfires in California.


U.S. Embassy offers citizen services in Tobago by appointment in February and August

The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain has announced that its American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit will be offering in-person services in Tobago during 2025.


USDA seeks quotes for Agri Trade Mission event services

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a request for quotation (RFQ) numbered 12314425Q0048, inviting responsible vendors to submit proposals for Agri Trade Mission Event Services.


BMO announces release date for second annual wine market report

BMO has announced the forthcoming release of its second annual BMO Wine Market Report, set to be available in the second quarter of 2025.


Germany faces weak investment activity compared internationally

Germany is experiencing weak investment activity compared to other countries, both in the private and public sectors.


U.S. Embassy warns against use of ayahuasca and kambo in Peru

The U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, has issued a health alert advising American citizens against using traditional hallucinogens such as ayahuasca and kambo while visiting the country.


IMF concludes visit discussing UAE's economic outlook

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ali Al-Eyd, visited the United Arab Emirates from January 14 to 22, 2025.