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The U.S. Mission in Greece has issued an alert for U.S. citizens regarding planned demonstrations and a transportation strike scheduled for May 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday in Greece.

U.S. Embassy announces remote service event in Iloilo on May 8

U.S. Embassy Manila and the U.S. Consular Agency Cebu have announced additional details about a remote service event in Iloilo, scheduled for May 8, 2025.

U.S. Embassy in Colombia alerts citizens to May 1 demonstrations

The U.S. Embassy in Colombia has issued a statement regarding the monitoring of nationwide marches and demonstrations scheduled for May 1, 2025.

U.S. provides $100,000 aid to Bolivian flood victims

The United States government has allocated $100,000 for humanitarian assistance to aid Bolivian communities impacted by recent flooding.

U.S. Mission to the UN in Geneva seeks vehicle rental bids for 2025-2026

The United States Mission to the United Nations in Geneva is seeking pricing rates for the rental of vehicles with or without drivers.

Remarks at Djibouti's English Week ceremony highlight English learning benefits

During the closing ceremony of English Week 2025 in Djibouti, CDA Snipes emphasized the significance of English proficiency as more than just an academic skill.

Stacia Philips to join U.S. Speaker Program in Nigeria for media engagement

From May 3 to May 10, 2025, Stacia Philips, a former U.S. News Executive, will be in Nigeria as part of the U.S. Speaker Program on Journalism Innovation and Sustainable Media Business.

U.S. congratulates Trinidad and Tobago's new Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar

The United States has extended its congratulations to Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her election as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

U.S. addresses global nuclear threats and NPT's role in peace and security

Senior Bureau Official Paul Watzlavick of the U.S. Department of State addressed the NPT Preparatory Committee in New York, underscoring the ongoing significance of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in preventing nuclear...

Leeney to join as senior military lead in Beirut

Major General Jasper Jeffers, Chairman of the Cessation of Hostilities Implementation Mechanism, recently met with Lebanese and UNIFIL leadership in Beirut.

U.S. embassy in Havana to close for Cuban Labor Day holiday

The U.S. Embassy in Havana will not operate on May 1 and May 2, 2025, in observance of the Cuban Labor Day holiday.

Bid submissions called for tax withholding and social fund services

The U.S. government has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for services involving Income Tax and Social Fund Withholding Calculation, according to an announcement addressed to potential bidders.

U.S. and Egypt expand pharmaceutical ties with Dawah and Gypto partnership

U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa Garg recently joined Egyptian officials, including Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, to witness the signing of a key agreement between Dawah Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. company, and Gypto Pharma, an Egyptian...

U.S. voices support for UN resolution, highlights concerns over certain provisions

The United States has expressed support for a newly adopted resolution related to the United Nations' efforts against human trafficking.

U.S. critiques broad health resolution at UNGA

Mr. President, the United States requested a vote on the resolution “Global Health and Foreign Policy: Rethinking Health Promotion as a Transformative Path Towards Improved and More” due to conflicting provisions with U.S. policies.

Slovenian American Friendship Day event recalls WWII cooperation

The village of Andraž nad Polzelo in Slovenia hosted a ceremony on April 26 to commemorate Slovenian American Friendship Day.

The Treasury imposes sanctions on vessels supporting Houthis with oil deliveries

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on three vessels and their owners for supporting the Houthis, part of Iran’s network of proxies.

U.S. and Guatemala collaborate on cybersecurity review discovering threats linked to China

The Government of Guatemala, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, has concluded a joint cybersecurity review of Guatemalan government networks.

2025 West Africa Logistics Conference to be hosted in Liberia for the first time