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U.S.-Ecuador higher education partnerships foster innovation through new grants
By Globe Banner | Feb 15, 2023
The U.S. Government, in collaboration with Partners of the Americas, has announced new educational partnerships between the United States and Ecuador.
USAID funds $4M initiative for food security improvement in Timor-Leste
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2023
President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has...
Israel progresses toward US visa waiver program eligibility
By Globe Banner | Jan 30, 2023
Israel is taking steps towards meeting the requirements for entry into the United States Visa Waiver Program, according to a statement released by the U.S. Embassy on January 30, 2023.
Biden-Harris Administration unveils Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity
By Globe Banner | Jan 27, 2023
January 27, 2023 - At the Summit of the Americas opening ceremony, President Biden introduced the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity.
U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on former Paraguay president and current vice president
By Globe Banner | Jan 26, 2023
On January 26, the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes and current Paraguayan Vice President Hugo Velazquez.
U.S. Embassy Asuncion informs citizens about new sanctions on Paraguayan officials
By Globe Banner | Jan 26, 2023
On January 26, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of Treasury imposed sanctions on former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes and current Paraguayan Vice President Hugo Velazquez.
Blinken: 'The future of space is collaborative'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 20, 2023
Leaders from the United States and Japan met recently at the Washington, D.C.headquarters of the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) to sign a framework agreement on "peaceful" space exploration.
YLAI opens applications for 2026 fellowship for Western Hemisphere entrepreneurs
By Globe Banner | Jan 19, 2023
The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) is the prominent program of the U.S. Department of State aimed at nurturing emerging entrepreneurs and business leaders from the Western Hemisphere.
U.S. Embassy announces Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for Serbian students
By Globe Banner | Jan 18, 2023
The United States Embassy in Serbia has announced the Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for the 2024-2025 academic year.
U.S. Mission invites proposals for Julia Taft Refugee Fund 2023
By Globe Banner | Jan 10, 2023
The U.S. Mission in Ecuador, alongside the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), has announced a call for proposals for the Julia Taft Refugee Fund.
DHS announces new border enforcement measures ahead of Title 42 termination
By Globe Banner | Jan 5, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new measures to prepare for the end of the Title 42 public health order, which is currently subject to multiple court orders.
US returns ancient cosmetic spoon to Palestine
By Globe Banner | Jan 5, 2023
U.S. and Palestinian officials convened at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Bethlehem on January 5, marking a significant event in cultural repatriation history.
Youth Ambassadors mark 15 years of cultural exchange success in Ecuador
By Globe Banner | Dec 29, 2022
The Youth Ambassadors program, a cultural exchange initiative by the U.S. Department of State, recently marked its 15th anniversary in Ecuador.
U.S.-Palestinian relations celebrated during holiday event in Jerusalem
By Globe Banner | Dec 20, 2022
The Chief of the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs delivered a holiday message highlighting the ongoing relationship between the United States and Palestinians.
Biden meets with Lasso to discuss cooperation on key issues
By Globe Banner | Dec 20, 2022
President Biden met with President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador to discuss various issues of mutual interest.
USAID launches $1M project to boost Palestinian digital financial services
By Globe Banner | Dec 15, 2022
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Amy Tohill-Stull announced the launch of the Digital Financial Services Pilot Activity on December 14th in Ramallah.
National lab achieves historic milestone in nuclear fusion
By Globe Banner | Dec 14, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have announced a significant breakthrough in fusion energy research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
TechWomen program opens applications for Palestinian STEM professionals
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2022
The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs in Jerusalem, along with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), has announced the TechWomen 2023 program.
Gaza Sports Club upgrade celebrated by USAID and ANERA
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2022
On December 6, 2022, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ANERA marked the completion of the upgraded Gaza Sports Club.
USAID partners with Tulkarem Municipality on wastewater management project
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2022
Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Tulkarem Municipality launched a project aimed at improving the wastewater collection system in Tulkarem.