News from 2025
Ambassador Buangan joins AmCham's Doorknock Mission to Washington, D.C
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, Richard Buangan, is set to participate in the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia's annual Doorknock Mission to the United States, scheduled from May 5 to May 7.
Peace Corps seeks conference service bids for Mbalmayo training site
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
Peace Corps has announced its intent to contract conference services for the Pre-Service Training Site in Mbalmayo.
ING reports net result of €1,455 million for 1Q2025 with strong growth
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
ING Group has reported a net result of €1,455 million for the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating strong growth in customer balances and fee income.
Social Security Administration to offer services in Copenhagen
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
A representative from the Social Security Administration is scheduled to visit the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on May 21 and 22.
U.S. Embassy to offer American citizen services in Košice on June 3
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
The U.S. Embassy has announced that routine American citizen services will be available in Košice on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
SMEs in Germany brace for potential stabilization in wage costs
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
Most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany are anticipating a halt in wage and salary increases this year, according to a KfW SME Panel survey.
ING announces share buyback completion and launch of new €2 billion programme
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
ING has completed its share buyback program that was announced on October 31, 2024.
Swansea researchers named Senior Research Leaders by Health and Care Research Wales
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
Researchers from Swansea University have been recognized by Health and Care Research Wales.
International community appeals for peace and dialogue in South Sudan
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
The situation in South Sudan has caught the attention of several international bodies, prompting a joint statement from the Embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the Delegation...
New requirements for visa interviews in Dakar effective May 1, 2025
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
Starting from May 1, 2025, all visa applicants in Dakar are required to bring a DS-160 visa application form with a confirmation and barcode number that begins with "AA" followed by "00".
Celebrated actors join Oxford event honoring women's contributions to film
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
Bridgerton actor Simone Ashley and Surface star Gugu Mbatha-Raw will participate in an event at Oxford University to celebrate the role of women in the film industry.
World Bank funds Argentina's job placement initiative with $230 million
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
The World Bank has approved additional financing for Argentina to enhance job placement and access to quality employment for the unemployed.
IMF reviews Tajikistan's economic growth in 2025 Article IV Mission
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation and second review discussions under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) with Tajikistan.
Alexander Schober appointed as global head of infrastructure at KfW IPEX-Bank
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
Alexander Schober has assumed the role of Global Head of the Infrastructure sector at KfW IPEX-Bank, effective May 1, 2025.
U.S. Department of State announces funding opportunity for EducationUSA Albania project
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
The United States Department of State has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the EducationUSA program for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
ELN "armed strike" prompts U.S. embassy warning in Chocó, Colombia
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
Members of the illegal armed group Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) have declared an "armed strike" in the Chocó Department of Colombia.
IMF Board approves medium-term budget for FY2026-FY2028
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board has greenlit the medium-term budget for the 2026-2028 financial years.
Visa interview process updated: matching barcode required
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
Starting May 5, individuals applying for visas will be required to present a DS-160 visa application form at their interviews.
State Department reports on global compliance with child abduction conventions
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
The Department of State has submitted its 2025 Annual Report on International Child Abduction to Congress.
Holocaust survivor Maud Peper Dahme receives Royal Decoration in the Netherlands
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2025
This month, the U.S. Embassy in The Hague is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation.