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United States and Sri Lanka mark completion of Akaragama Hospital refurbishment
By Globe Banner | Sep 15, 2025
The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Health, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 12 to mark the completion of renovations at the Akaragama Divisional Hospital.
United States provides flood relief aid to Pakistan after widespread disaster
By Globe Banner | Sep 15, 2025
The United States has provided disaster relief assistance to Pakistan following severe flooding that has disrupted communities across the country.
U.S. Embassy issues alert ahead of planned political rally in Lilongwe
By Globe Banner | Sep 13, 2025
A political rally organized by President Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is scheduled to take place in Lilongwe on September 13, 2025.
U.S. Embassy announces passport and birth report application dates in three French cities
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Paris has announced that American citizens will have the opportunity to apply for U.S. passports or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) at upcoming outreach events in Bordeaux, Lyon, and Rennes.
U.S. Embassy calls for investigation after service member dies in Bahamas jet ski accident
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
On September 11, 2025, the remains of Second Lieutenant Robert Rosa of the Alaska Air National Guard were repatriated under the supervision of U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires Kimberly Furnish and U.S. Armed Forces officers.
U.S. urges greater cooperation on nuclear safeguards at IAEA board meeting
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
The United States has reiterated its support for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems, emphasizing the importance of regional dialogue and practical trust-building measures.
U.S., regional militaries complete Exercise Pacific Angel 2025 in Sri Lanka
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, along with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and the Ministry of Defense, concluded Exercise Pacific Angel 2025 at a ceremony in Katunayake on September 12.
U.S. Coast Guard trains Bahamian forces in water survival as part of OPBAT
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
Rescue swimmers from the United States Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama conducted water survival training for members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Royal Bahamas Police Force in Nassau this week.
U.S. Embassy warns Americans about ongoing pension reform protests in Peru
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
Demonstrations concerning pension law reforms took place in central Lima and other cities across Peru on September 13, 2025.
United States donates mpox vaccines to strengthen Malawi’s outbreak response
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
The United States government has provided 33,600 JYNNEOS vaccine doses to Malawi in an effort to curb the spread of mpox.
U.S. urges continued support for IAEA oversight of Ukrainian nuclear facilities amid ongoing conflict
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
The United States has expressed continued concern over nuclear safety and security in Ukraine, particularly at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), which remains close to active combat zones.
U.S. suspends planned strategic dialogue with Kosovo amid rising tensions
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
The United States has announced the indefinite suspension of its planned Strategic Dialogue with Kosovo.
Pacific Angel 2025 concludes with focus on disaster response collaboration
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
At the closing ceremony of Pacific Angel (PACANGEL) 2025 in Katunayake, Sri Lanka, Ambassador Julie Chung addressed participants from Sri Lanka, the United States, Australia, Bangladesh, Japan, and Maldives.
Guatemalan national extradited to Miami faces federal cocaine conspiracy charge
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
A Guatemalan national, Roberto Carlo Giron Hernandez, also known as “Gordo” and “RC,” has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges related to a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.
U.S., Mongolia mark end of major Tibetan manuscript preservation project
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
Representatives from the U.S. Embassy, the National Library of Mongolia (NLM), and the Arizona-based nonprofit Asian Legacy Library (ALL) marked the completion of a three-year effort to conserve ancient Tibetan manuscripts and woodblock prints at...
U.S. business delegation explores economic opportunities in Georgia’s Middle Corridor
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
On September 10, 2025, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Alan Purcell hosted a delegation of American business leaders and representatives from Georgian business and government sectors.
U.S. commits Php13.8 billion for Philippine health system improvements
By Globe Banner | Sep 12, 2025
The United States government has announced approximately Php13.8 billion ($250 million) in foreign assistance to the Philippines aimed at strengthening health systems, improving disease detection and response, and enhancing maternal and child...
U.S. Mission in Kampala seeks suppliers for iPhone 16 procurement
By Globe Banner | Sep 11, 2025
The U.S. Mission in Kampala has issued a request for quotations from vendors to supply 10 Apple iPhone 16 devices.
U.S. Embassy issues safety notice ahead of scheduled demonstrations in Bratislava
By Globe Banner | Sep 11, 2025
Two demonstrations are planned in Bratislava on September 11, with one taking place at 5:30 PM near the Slovak National Gallery and another at 6:00 PM at SNP Square.
U.S. Embassy urges travelers to enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
By Globe Banner | Sep 11, 2025
The U.S. Embassy is encouraging travelers leaving the United States to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).