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International Education Week celebrated by U.S., Palestinian offices
By Globe Banner | Nov 14, 2022
The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs, in collaboration with EducationUSA advisors in the West Bank and Gaza, is set to observe International Education Week (IEW) from November 14-18, 2022.
U.S. Office celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week promoting Palestinian entrepreneurship
By Globe Banner | Nov 14, 2022
The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs (OPA) is marking Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) from November 14-20, 2022.
U.S.-Palestinian film exchange fosters storytelling collaboration
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2022
American film expert Lisa Leeman concluded a cultural exchange and capacity-building program in the West Bank and Gaza on November 7.
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program opens applications for 2023/24
By Globe Banner | Nov 2, 2022
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) for the 2023/24 academic year is now accepting applications.
Mei-hua discusses Taiwan-U.S. relationship: 'Even more robust'
By Gregory Burnett | Oct 13, 2022
"Why Taiwan Matters — From an Economic Perspective" is the Center for Strategic & International Studies' (CSIS) latest live event featuring Wang Mei-hua, minister of economic affairs for Taiwan.
New floor completed at Rosary Sisters School in Gaza
By Globe Banner | Oct 11, 2022
Representatives from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Anera celebrated the completion of a new floor at the Rosary Sisters School in Gaza during a virtual event on October 11, 2022.
Panfilo Marquez takes charge as U.S. Consul General in Peshawar
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2022
Panfilo Marquez has taken on the role of Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar, effective September 12, 2022.
U.S.-Pakistan relations marked by Derek Chollet's visit focusing on multiple collaborations
By Globe Banner | Sep 11, 2022
Counselor Derek Chollet of the U.S. Department of State, along with a delegation of senior U.S. government officials, visited Pakistan from September 7 to 9.
US begins airlifting flood relief supplies worth $2.2M to Pakistan
By Globe Banner | Sep 9, 2022
The United States Central Command has commenced the airlift of humanitarian supplies to Pakistan in response to severe flooding.
US urges peaceful conduct ahead of Lesotho's national elections
By Globe Banner | Sep 9, 2022
Less than a month remains before Lesotho's national elections, marking the first scheduled elections in nearly a decade.
Lesotho exceeds UNAIDS targets in new HIV impact assessment
By Globe Banner | Sep 8, 2022
Ambassador Maria Brewer presented the final report of the 2020 Lesotho Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (LePHIA 2020) alongside Honorable Minister Semano Sekatle.
Biden on Gorbachev: 'After decades of brutal political repression, he embraced democratic reforms'
By Karen Kidd | Sep 4, 2022
President Joe Biden credited Mikhail Gorbachev, the former president and last leader of the Soviet Union, for his part in ending the Cold War.
Stoltenberg: ‘NATO must increase its presence in the Arctic’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Sep 4, 2022
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has stressed the importance of expanding the military alliance’s role in the Arctic region as Russia reopens Soviet-era bases and China seeks new economic opportunities.
U.S. Consul General visits Quaid-e-Azam mausoleum; announces aid for flood-hit areas
By Globe Banner | Sep 1, 2022
U.S. Consul General Karachi Nicole Theriot visited the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to pay her respects to the founder of Pakistan.
U.S. Embassy announces auction of used appliances and vehicles
By Globe Banner | Aug 24, 2022
The U.S. Embassy is set to conduct a live auction on August 27, 2022, from 9:00 AM until noon.
U.S. Embassy announces Fulbright-National Archives fellowship for heritage science
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2022
The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia has announced the opening of a Fulbright Visiting Scholar award in Heritage Science.
Fulbright scholar program opens for Serbian academics seeking US research opportunities
By Globe Banner | Jun 27, 2022
The United States Embassy in Serbia has announced the commencement of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program competition for the 2023-2024 academic year.
US ambassador highlights US-Lesotho partnership on Independence Day
By Globe Banner | Jun 16, 2022
The United States Ambassador to Lesotho delivered remarks during a celebration of America's Independence Day, emphasizing the strong partnership between the two nations.
'Addressing uneven development and opportunities': Solomon Islands receive funding from World Bank amid China concerns
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 4, 2022
The Solomon Islands recently received $130 million in new funding from the world bank to assist with infrastructure in the island nation following concerns of heightened tensions in the region following a pact with China.
Czech Republic defense minister on donations: 'I am incredibly proud of the solidarity of Czech citizens and companies with Ukraine'
By David Beasley | Jun 3, 2022
Citizens of the Czech Republic have donated $42 million to purchase weapons for the Ukrainian army to protect itself against the Russian invasion, a news release said.