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U.S.-Ecuador higher education partnerships foster innovation through new grants

The U.S. Government, in collaboration with Partners of the Americas, has announced new educational partnerships between the United States and Ecuador.


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USAID funds $4M initiative for food security improvement in Timor-Leste

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...


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Israel progresses toward US visa waiver program eligibility

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.


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Biden-Harris Administration unveils Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity

January 27, 2023 - At the Summit of the Americas opening ceremony, President Biden introduced the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity.


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U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on former Paraguay president and current vice president

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.


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U.S. Embassy Asuncion informs citizens about new sanctions on Paraguayan officials

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.


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Blinken: 'The future of space is collaborative'

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.


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YLAI opens applications for 2026 fellowship for Western Hemisphere entrepreneurs

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.


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U.S. Embassy announces Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for Serbian students

The United States Embassy in Serbia has announced the Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for the 2024-2025 academic year.


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U.S. Mission invites proposals for Julia Taft Refugee Fund 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.


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DHS announces new border enforcement measures ahead of Title 42 termination

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.


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US returns ancient cosmetic spoon to Palestine

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.


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Youth Ambassadors mark 15 years of cultural exchange success in Ecuador

The Youth Ambassadors program, a cultural exchange initiative by the U.S. Department of State, recently marked its 15th anniversary in Ecuador.


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U.S.-Palestinian relations celebrated during holiday event in Jerusalem

The Chief of the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs delivered a holiday message highlighting the ongoing relationship between the United States and Palestinians.


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Biden meets with Lasso to discuss cooperation on key issues

President Biden met with President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador to discuss various issues of mutual interest.


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USAID launches $1M project to boost Palestinian digital financial services

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.


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National lab achieves historic milestone in nuclear fusion

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).


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TechWomen program opens applications for Palestinian STEM professionals

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.


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Gaza Sports Club upgrade celebrated by USAID and ANERA

On December 6, 2022, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ANERA marked the completion of the upgraded Gaza Sports Club.


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USAID partners with Tulkarem Municipality on wastewater management project

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.