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Rubio congratulates Persad-Bissessar, discusses US-Trinidad & Tobago partnership

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.


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DHS launches voluntary self-deportation program with financial aid

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new program aimed at assisting illegal aliens in voluntarily returning to their home countries.


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Department of State stresses compliance with immigration laws for summer programs

The Department of State emphasizes the importance of adhering to U.S. immigration laws for those involved in Summer, Work, and Travel programs.


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U.S. Embassy hosts educational programs in Oruro celebrating diplomatic ties

The U.S. Embassy is set to host a comprehensive range of educational and cultural programs in Oruro for the first time, spanning two days on May 6 and May 7.


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Embassies condemn attacks on MSF hospital and civilian sites in South Sudan

The embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the Delegation of the European Union, have issued a joint statement condemning recent attacks in Fangak County.


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USA participates in COPUOS Legal Subcommittee's 64th session on space law

The United States will participate in the 64th session of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) Legal Subcommittee from May 5 to May 16, 2025.


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U.S. issues travel health notice for parts of Peru amid rising yellow fever cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for parts of South America, including specific areas in Peru, due to an increase in yellow fever cases.


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U.S. Social Security representatives to visit Ecuador from May 12-15

The U.S. Mission in Ecuador has announced a visit by representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit to Quito and Cuenca.


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Richard Norland announces retirement after decades in Foreign Service

Special Envoy Ambassador Richard Norland has announced his retirement from the Foreign Service at the end of May.


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Applications open for 2026-2027 Fulbright FLTA Program at U.S. colleges

The United States Mission to Yemen has announced the availability of the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA) for the academic year 2026-2027.


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U.S. Ambassador reaffirms commitment to Southwest Cameroon peace and partnership

Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora recently concluded his third visit to Cameroon's Southwest Region, reaffirming the U.S. Embassy's commitment to peace and partnership in the area.


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U.S. Secretary of State praises Poland on National Day

On May 3, 2025, Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, issued a statement celebrating Poland's National Day.


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Lady Gaga concert expected to draw 1.6 million in Rio de Janeiro

The City of Rio de Janeiro is preparing to host a free concert featuring Lady Gaga.


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U.S. Embassy in Tunis opens bidding for recreation center renovation tiles

The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has released a request for advertisement concerning the renovation project for a recreation center requiring specific ceramic tiles.


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US designates Haiti's Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif as terrorist organizations

The Office of the Spokesperson announced the designation of two groups, Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif, on May 2, 2025, highlighting their involvement in criminal activities in Haiti.


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U.S. Embassy celebrates women's entrepreneurship program in Jakarta

Twenty-one women entrepreneurs graduated from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Jakarta.


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Ambassador Buangan joins AmCham's Doorknock Mission to Washington, D.C

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.


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Peace Corps seeks conference service bids for Mbalmayo training site

Peace Corps has announced its intent to contract conference services for the Pre-Service Training Site in Mbalmayo.


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Social Security Administration to offer services in Copenhagen

A representative from the Social Security Administration is scheduled to visit the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on May 21 and 22.


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U.S. Embassy to offer American citizen services in Košice on June 3

The U.S. Embassy has announced that routine American citizen services will be available in Košice on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.