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U.S. Embassy in Malawi announces generator auction set for October

The U.S. Embassy in Malawi has announced an open auction of generators to be held on October 4, 2025.


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Secretary Rubio urges UN Security Council action for peaceful resolution in Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the United Nations Security Council in New York on September 23, 2025, focusing on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.


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U.S.-Vietnam education fair highlights strong student exchange ties

The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi’s EducationUSA office organized the Fall 2025 U.S. Higher Education Fair on September 24 at the Melia hotel.


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Planned protests in Mexico City prompt security alert for U.S. citizens

Demonstrations are expected in Mexico City from September 24 to 26, coinciding with the 11th anniversary of the disappearance of 43 students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teacher’s College.


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U.S. Embassy issues security notice ahead of demonstrations in Bratislava

Demonstrations are planned in Bratislava on September 23 and September 30, according to a notice for U.S. citizens.


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U.S. Africa Command chief visits Benin and Cameroon for talks on regional security

General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, visited Benin and Cameroon from September 16 to 20, 2025.


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U.S. Consulate General warns citizens of demonstration in Cuenca

A demonstration is scheduled to take place in Cuenca, Ecuador, according to a message issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil.


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Hungary regains full access to U.S. Visa Waiver Program after security improvements

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the full restoration of Hungary’s status in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).


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Chargé d’Affaires Palladino highlights U.S.-Hungary alliance at Geopolitical Summit

On September 16, 2025, Chargé d’Affaires Palladino delivered closing remarks at the first day of the Geopolitical Summit organized by the Danube Institute and the Heritage Foundation in Budapest.


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Trump signs executive order targeting wrongful detention of Americans abroad

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening the protection of U.S. nationals from wrongful detention abroad.


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U.S. identifies key countries involved in global drug trafficking for fiscal year 2026

The White House has submitted its annual determination to Congress identifying countries considered major drug transit or major illicit drug producing nations for fiscal year 2026.


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EducationUSA Ghana announces college fair connecting students with U.S. universities

EducationUSA Ghana has announced that the 2025 EducationUSA College Fair will be held on September 27, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.


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U.S. government backs $130 million Moldova transmission line for energy security

The U.S. Government has approved the Strășeni-Gutinaș transmission line project, a $130 million initiative designed to bolster Moldova’s electric grid and energy security.


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U.S. ambassador addresses Japanese lawmakers on support for Israel and Middle East peace

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass addressed Japanese lawmakers at the inaugural meeting of the Japanese Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus, expressing gratitude for their support of Israel and efforts to end the conflict in Gaza.


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U.S. Embassy in Maputo schedules town hall for American citizens on September 30

The U.S. Embassy in Maputo is organizing a town hall meeting for American citizens on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.


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U.S. Embassy hosts reception for Liberian alumni of American exchange programs

Last week, Chargé Zadrozny hosted a reception to recognize more than 28 Liberians who recently returned from U.S. exchange programs.


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U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat announces public auction for surplus property

The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat has announced it will hold an in-person auction on September 24, 2025.


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U.S., Panama partner on eye surgeries benefiting hundreds across several provinces

U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera visited the Luis ‘Chicho’ Fábrega Hospital in Santiago de Veraguas to observe a cataract surgery mission organized through cooperation between the U.S. Southern Command and Panama’s Ministry of Health.


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Trump signs executive order targeting wrongful detention of U.S. citizens abroad

President Donald J. Trump has signed a new Executive Order aimed at increasing protections for U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained abroad.


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Colleen Altstock begins term as new U.S. Consul General in Perth

Colleen Altstock has begun her role as the new Consul General at the United States Consulate General in Perth, marking the start of a three-year assignment as the most senior U.S. government official in Western Australia. “I’m honored to lead our...