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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.
U.S. agriculture official visits Taiwan for trade mission and industry talks
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Luke J. Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is visiting Taiwan from September 29 to October 1, 2025.
U.S. Embassy connects thousands of Ghanaians with American colleges at annual fair
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Nearly 4,000 Ghanaian students attended the annual EducationUSA College Fair organized by the U.S. Embassy in Ghana on September 27, 2025, in Accra.
Saint Lucian entrepreneur Michelle Samuel receives AEIF grant for BizConnect project
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Michelle Samuel, a Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow from Saint Lucia, and her team have received a 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant for their project, BizConnect.
U.S. releases 25th annual report on global human trafficking
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Human trafficking remains a significant global issue, according to the 25th edition of the Trafficking in Persons Report released by the U.S. Department of State.
U.S. Embassy issues safety alert ahead of Club Atletico Peñarol anniversary events
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo issued a security alert regarding potential disturbances related to the anniversary of Club Atletico Peñarol’s founding.
U.S. renews Level 2 travel advisory for Sierra Leone citing crime and health concerns
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has renewed its travel advisory for Sierra Leone as of September 25, 2025.
U.S. Deputy Secretary meets Mongolian foreign minister to discuss partnership and economic ties
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Mongolian Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg in New York during the United Nations General Assembly.
Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar Award opens for Singaporean academics for study in U.S
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has announced the opening of applications for the Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar Award for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Program opens undergraduate scholarship applications for MENA students
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), a program of the Department of State, is inviting applications for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program for the 2025-2026 academic year.
U.S. Embassy warns against use of unauthorized visa appointment services
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has issued a warning to visa applicants regarding the use of unauthorized services that promise earlier appointments.
Ministry of State Secretariat partners with U.S. Embassy on English training for protocol officers
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The Ministry of State Secretariat of Indonesia and the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta have completed a program designed to improve English language and cross-cultural communication skills for Indonesian...
U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé holds online auction for surplus property
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé has announced an online auction for several high-value items, including used furniture, appliances, water pumps, and mattresses.
Regional workshop aims to boost American English teaching skills in North Africa
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The first regional workshop for teachers of American English from Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia was held with an emphasis on 21st-century skills.
President proclaims National Hispanic Heritage Month for September 15–October 15
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the United States recognizes the contributions of Hispanic-American citizens throughout history.
Department of State releases 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report assessing foreign aid recipients
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has released the 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report, as required by section 7031(b)(2) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024, and continued under the Full-Year...
Secretary Rubio meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar at UN General Assembly
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New York on September 22, 2025.
U.S. consulate warns of Super Typhoon Ragasa impact on Hong Kong and Macau
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Wind and rain warnings have been issued for Hong Kong and Macau as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches the region.
International task force intercepts multi-country drug trafficking ring
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
A coordinated international law enforcement effort has disrupted a major transnational drug trafficking syndicate, according to statements released by agencies involved in the operation.