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U.S. Embassy partners with El Gouna Film Festival for second year
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has announced a partnership between the American Film Showcase (AFS) and the El Gouna Film Festival for its second edition.
Pompeo discusses regional security with Egyptian Foreign Minister
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Washington to discuss various aspects of the U.S.-Egypt partnership.
Egyptian musician Dina El Wedidi announces US tour dates
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Dina El Wedidi, a prominent Egyptian musician, is set to tour the United States with her band from September 15 to October 19.
Biden administration takes steps to support Cuban people
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The Biden-Harris Administration has taken significant steps to support the Cuban people, focusing on empowering them to determine their future and promoting human rights.
U.S. Embassy opens applications for 2025 Youth Ambassadors Program
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Youth Ambassadors Program.
U.S. Embassy seeks educators for international writing program
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy is seeking educators with a multicultural and inclusive approach to work as chaperones for young writers in the 2025 International Writing Program (IWP) Between the Lines (BTL): Peace and the Writing Experience program.
US reimposes nuclear-related sanctions on Iran following withdrawal from JCPOA
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The United States has announced the reimposition of nuclear-related sanctions on Iran, reversing measures lifted under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) established on July 14, 2015.
USAID launches career centers at Minya and Beni Suef universities
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the American University in Cairo (AUC), has launched career development centers at universities in Minya and Beni Suef.
U.S. Embassy offers grants for V/E Day anniversary events in Slovakia
By Globe Banner | Jan 14, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava has announced a funding opportunity to support programs commemorating the 80th anniversary of V/E Day, which marks the end of World War II.
Funding opportunity announced for women's empowerment programs in Slovakia
By Globe Banner | Jan 14, 2025
The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section has announced a funding opportunity to support women's social and economic empowerment in Slovakia.
U.S. Embassy announces funding opportunity for cultural projects in Slovakia
By Globe Banner | Jan 14, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava has announced a funding opportunity aimed at supporting programs that promote American culture in Slovakia.
UK introduces new entry requirements for US travelers starting January 2025
By Globe Banner | Jan 14, 2025
Starting January 8, 2025, U.S. citizens traveling to the United Kingdom for short visits, tourism, or business will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) if they do not have a UK visa or legal residency in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.
U.S. Embassy offers interview waiver for young children and seniors
By Globe Banner | Jan 14, 2025
The U.S. Embassy has announced an Interview Waiver (IW) program for specific visa applicants, targeting two distinct age groups: those under 14 years old and those over 80.
Visa renewal by mail available under certain conditions
By Globe Banner | Jan 14, 2025
The process for renewing visas by mail has been outlined for temporary visitors and crewmembers.
US Embassy announces online property auction from January 14 to January 21
By Globe Banner | Jan 14, 2025
The United States Embassy is set to conduct an online property auction starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, and concluding at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Program launched for South Caucasus science and tech innovators
By Globe Banner | Jan 14, 2025
A new program has been announced for science and technology innovators in the South Caucasus region.
U.S., partners launch initiative for responsibly sourced cobalt in Democratic Republic of Congo
By Globe Banner | Jan 14, 2025
The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has initiated a partnership to advance the "Professionalizing the Artisanal Copper-Cobalt Supply Chain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo" activity.
U.S. consular officer offers citizen services in Bonaire on January 31
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
The U.S. Consulate General in Curacao has announced that a consular officer will visit Bonaire to provide American Citizen Services.
Colombia-Venezuela border closed; US advises against travel
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
The Venezuelan government has announced the closure of its land border with Colombia, effective from 5:00 a.m. on January 10, 2025.
Divorce certificates needed for certain U.S. immigrant visa interviews
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
Bringing the correct civil documents to your immigrant visa interview is essential for smooth processing.