News from 2025
U.S. Embassy in Tunis announces 2025 funding for women entrepreneurs program
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program for 2025.
Economic shifts challenge job creation in East Asia and Pacific region
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
East Asia and the Pacific region have experienced a significant economic transformation over the last two decades, generating 131 million net new jobs.
Brigadier General Gnakolo and General LeBlanc discuss strategic priorities at ALFS 2025
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
Brigadier General Jean Baptiste Gnakolo, Chief of Staff of the Republic of Congo's Army, participated in the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2025 held in Accra, Ghana from April 7 to April 10.
U.S. extends greetings during Easter celebrations
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
As worshippers globally observe Holy Week and celebrate Easter, the United States sends greetings to Christians worldwide.
Australian Navy completes nuclear power training in U.S. under AUKUS partnership
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
The first group of enlisted sailors from the Royal Australian Navy has graduated from the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Charleston.
O’Neill’s diplomatic visit to Asia focuses on partnerships and strategic interests
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
Sean O’Neill, the Senior Bureau Official for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, plans to visit Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, and Hawaii between April 16 and April 25, 2025.
Algeria transitions from oil dependency towards a diversified economy
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
As dawn breaks at the Port of Algiers, cranes begin their work over container stacks.
U.S. Embassy announces online auction for May 1, 2025
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy has announced it will hold an online auction on May 1, 2025.
US imposes new visa restrictions on Nicaraguan regime officials
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
The United States has announced the implementation of visa restrictions affecting over 250 officials of the Nicaraguan regime, led by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.
US Embassy in Guinea seeks internet provider for Marine Security Guards
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
The United States Embassy in Conakry, Guinea is set to award a contract for internet services for Marine Security Guards.
U.S. Ambassador George Glass begins tenure in Japan
By Globe Banner | Apr 18, 2025
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass has arrived in Japan, landing at Haneda Airport alongside his wife, Mrs. Mary Glass, on April 18, 2025.
Rubio and Sugiono discuss security and trade partnership in meeting
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono to discuss key aspects of the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
US donates laptops to American Corner Suva to promote education and innovation
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2025
On April 17, U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Marie C. Damour, presented 14 laptops and a high-tech storage cabinet to the American Corner Suva, situated at Carnegie Library.
Astronomers find potential biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2025
Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers led by the University of Cambridge have found chemical markers that may point to biological activity on the exoplanet K2-18b.
Severe droughts linked to Roman Britain's collapse, study reveals
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2025
A recent study spearheaded by the University of Cambridge has revealed that a sequence of severe droughts significantly contributed to the 'Barbarian Conspiracy' in late Roman Britain—a pivotal historical event that occurred in 367 CE.
U.S. Mission praises SAPS for recovering kidnapped citizen in Eastern Cape
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2025
The U.S. Mission to South Africa has expressed gratitude to the South African Police Service (SAPS) following the successful rescue of a kidnapped American citizen.
New DS-160 visa application rules for Astana and Almaty starting May 2
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2025
Starting May 2, 2025, non-immigrant visa applicants to the Consular Sections in Astana and Almaty need to finalize appointments by 5:00 p.m. three business days before their interviews.
World Bank backs Caribbean renewable energy facility to boost energy resilience
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2025
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new initiative known as the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility for Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
DEG receives certifications for fair pay commitment and policies
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2025
Fair pay and equal opportunities are essential components of DEG's sustainable human resources policy.
Bombardier expands use of Siemens software to enhance aircraft engineering and innovation
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2025
Bombardier has announced an expanded partnership with Siemens to further incorporate the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software into its aircraft development process.