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U.S. Embassy advises family departures amid conflict near DRC borders
By Globe Banner | Feb 22, 2025
The United States Embassy in Bujumbura has announced that eligible family members of official Embassy direct hire Americans will be departing from Burundi due to the ongoing conflict along the borders between the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
Rubio discusses hostage negotiations and global diplomacy challenges
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, appeared on CBS's "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan while in Jerusalem during his trip across Europe and the Middle East.
G7 Foreign Ministers address global security challenges at Munich Security Conference
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
The G7 Foreign Ministers, representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union convened at the Munich Security Conference under Canada's 2025...
President Trump proclaims February 17th as George Washington’s birthday holiday
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
Today marks the commemoration of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Susan B. Anthony Day celebrated with presidential tribute
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
Today marks the celebration of Susan B. Anthony's birthday, recognized for her dedication to women's rights and equality.
Secretary Rubio discusses U.S.-Saudi relations with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh.
Social Security Administration updates foreign enforcement procedures for overseas beneficiaries
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced its annual or biennial procedure to verify the status of beneficiaries residing outside the United States.
U.S., Guatemala collaborate on infrastructure assessment at Puerto Quetzal
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
Less than two weeks after Secretary Rubio's visit to Guatemala, a delegation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducted initial assessments at Puerto Quetzal from February 17 to 21.
U.S. federal benefits representatives set visit to Ecuador in March
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Ecuador to provide services related to U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.
U.S. Embassy issues security alert for Americans in Kinshasa amid potential unrest
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has issued a security alert to American citizens residing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
U.S. Embassy warns of increased roadblocks affecting travel in Mozambique
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
There has been a notable rise in spontaneous roadblocks throughout Mozambique, significantly impacting travel.
U.S. ambassador meets new Lao foreign minister for first official engagement
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
On January 24, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Laos Heather Variava met with the new Foreign Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), Thongsavanh Phomvihane.
Fulbright program opens applications for Lebanese students seeking study opportunities in U.S
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has announced the opening of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program competition for the academic year 2026-2027.
Secretary Rubio discusses Ukraine conflict with Transatlantic Quint
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with foreign ministers from France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, as well as the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs.
UN adopts resolution on DRC conflict; US imposes sanctions
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution addressing the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
USS Paul Ignatius visits Malta for four-day engagement
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
The USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the United States Navy, arrived at Malta's Grand Harbor on February 21 for a four-day visit.
Building Bridges event supports Dutch firms entering US market
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
The Building Bridges to the USA event took place on February 20, 2025, at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven.
Security incident reported near U.S. Embassy in Berlin
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
There is an ongoing security incident at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, located near the U.S. Embassy on Behrenstrasse in Berlin, Germany.
U.S. embassy honors return of possible remains of servicemembers
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
On February 19, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane conducted a remembrance ceremony to honor possible remains of missing U.S. servicemembers recovered earlier this year.
U.S. State Department designates multiple international cartels as terrorist organizations
By Globe Banner | Feb 21, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has announced the designation of several international cartels and transnational organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).