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U.S. Embassy warns citizens of scheduled demonstration in Bratislava
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
A demonstration is planned for Thursday, October 2, at Namestie Slobody (Freedom Square) in Bratislava, Slovakia.
U.S. Embassy warns Americans as transportation unions announce strike in Lima
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
A transportation strike is scheduled for October 2, 2025, in Lima and Callao.
U.S. Embassy Seoul recruits delegates for CES 2026 technology event in Las Vegas
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
The U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul has announced the recruitment of participants for its official delegation to CES 2026, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from January 6 to January 9, 2026.
Fulbright program opens applications for Timorese scholars to conduct research in United States
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Dili has announced the opening of applications for the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program.
Prime Minister Marape meets President Trump at UN General Assembly amid deepening US-PNG ties
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea met with U.S. President Donald J. Trump during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby.
American Institute in Taiwan continues key consular services during funding lapse
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
At the start of October 2025, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) announced that its scheduled passport, visa, and American citizen services at its Taipei Office will continue despite a lapse in appropriations.
U.S. Embassy warns of ongoing demonstrations causing disruptions across Ecuador
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Demonstrations organized by Ecuadorian civil society groups are ongoing across the country, according to a recent alert from the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador.
U.S. Embassy in Togo hosts informal meeting with young content creators
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
A group of 25 young Togolese content creators from sectors such as technology, media, lifestyle, and finance met with the Chargé d’Affaires and staff from the U.S. Embassy in Togo for an informal discussion.
U.S. Mission issues demonstration alert ahead of general strike in Greece
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
A 24-hour general strike has been called by public and private sector unions across Greece for October 1, 2025.
U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of EU meetings in Copenhagen
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
Residents and visitors in Copenhagen are advised of increased security measures as Denmark hosts high-level European Union meetings from September 30 to October 2.
Remains recovered in Papua New Guinea returned by DPAA; partnership highlighted at ceremony
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
The United States Department of Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency (DPAA) held a repatriation ceremony in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Wednesday.
U.S. Consulate General advises caution as Hurricane Imelda approaches Bermuda
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
Hurricane Imelda is projected to pose a threat to Bermuda, according to the Bermuda Weather Service.
Chinese nationals sentenced in U.S. court for fentanyl precursor importation
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
Qingzhou Wang and Yiyi Chen, both Chinese nationals, have been sentenced in the United States for their roles in importing fentanyl precursors and money laundering.
U.S., Papua New Guinea introduce new disaster management handbook during independence anniversary
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, has presented Disaster Management Reference Handbooks to U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock for distribution to disaster response officials in Papua New Guinea.
U.S., partners announce introduction of new biannual HIV prevention drug lenacapavir in Uganda
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has announced that lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention medication developed by Gilead Sciences, will soon be introduced in Uganda.
Flooding risk prompts yellow alert across western Honduras
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
On September 30, Honduras’s Ministry of Emergency Assistance (COPECO) issued a Yellow Alert for several regions in the country due to an increased risk of flooding and mudslides.
Internet shutdown disrupts communications across Afghanistan
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
On September 29, 2025, the Taliban suspended internet services across Afghanistan, according to a security alert issued by the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan from Doha, Qatar.
U.S. Military Group manages security cooperation between United States and Singapore
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
The U.S. Military Group Singapore (USMILGP-SGP) serves as the Security Cooperation Organization for the United States in Singapore.
American basketball envoys promote sportsmanship during visit to Alaminos City
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
American basketball professionals Sam Vincent and Taj McWilliams-Franklin are in the Philippines as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Envoy Program, participating in a series of activities aimed at promoting American expertise in...
U.S., South Korea hold first business travel and visa working group meeting
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
The first meeting of the U.S.-Republic of Korea Business Travel and Visa Working Group took place in Washington on September 30.