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Dewey Moore appointed principal officer at U.S. Consulate Busan

Dewey Moore has assumed the role of Principal Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Busan as of August 18, 2025.


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U.S., Hungary announce new Fulbright partnership at science exhibition

The U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Palladino, delivered remarks at the opening of the exhibition “Martians – Hungarian Scientists and Nobel Laureates” in Budapest.


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Countries fail to reach consensus at Geneva talks on global plastics treaty

Countries participating in the resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) in Geneva, Switzerland, were unable to agree on a final text for a new international agreement aimed at addressing plastic pollution.


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Kim McClure appointed deputy chief of mission at U.S. Embassy Lom

Kim McClure has been named Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Lomé, Togo.


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U.S. Embassy in Mongolia updates visa interview requirements for all ages

Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia will require all individuals applying for a U.S. visa to attend their interview in person, regardless of age.


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Fulbright Specialist Program offers exchange opportunities for Tunisian institutions ahead of America’s 250th anniversary

The Fulbright Specialist Program will offer Tunisian institutions the chance to host American academics and professionals in 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.


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U.S. Embassy Nassau announces temporary closure during move to new location

The U.S. Embassy in Nassau, Bahamas has announced it will be moving to a new location at 235 Shirley Street.


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Ambassador Popp highlights U.S.-Uganda partnership at National Deaf Conference in Kitgum

Ambassador William W. Popp addressed the National Deaf and Hearing Conference at YY Okot Memorial College in Kitgum, highlighting ongoing cooperation between the United States and Ugandan communities through initiatives like the U.S. Peace Corps.


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U.S. Embassy Dili seeks bids to repaint Chief of Mission Residence interior walls

The U.S. Embassy in Dili has issued a request for quotations from professional construction companies with experience in painting services for the project to repaint the interior walls of the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR).


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U.S. Embassy Doha requires in-person interviews for all nonimmigrant visa applicants

The U.S. Embassy in Doha has announced changes to its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver procedures.


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U.S. Embassy outlines end date for interview waivers on certain petition-based visas

The U.S. Embassy in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has announced that the Interview Waiver (IW) process for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas will remain available until September 2, 2025.


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U.S. Embassy in Dominican Republic requires online payment for CRBA appointments

Applicants seeking a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) are now required to pay the application fee through Pay.gov before their appointment.


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U.S. Embassy donates medical equipment to support rural health services in Sarawak

The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has provided medical equipment to Sarawak’s Flying Doctor Services to help improve healthcare access in remote communities.


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U.S. Embassy issues safety alert ahead of Papua New Guinea’s Independence Day celebrations

A series of public events will take place in Papua New Guinea as the country approaches its 50th Independence Day on September 16, 2025.


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Checklist outlines requirements for CRBA and passport applications at U.S. Embassy

Applicants seeking a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and U.S. passport for their child must follow specific procedures, according to the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea.


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U.S. Embassy offers interview waivers for student visas through September 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has announced that certain applicants for F, M, and academic J visas may be eligible to apply without an in-person interview until September 2, 2025.


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U.S., Sri Lankan officials gather at NESA seminar on combating human trafficking

Julie Chung, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, addressed participants at the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies seminar on human trafficking held in Colombo on August 25, 2025.


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U.S. Embassy Yaoundé seeks bids for installation of prefab pergola

The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) seeking companies to buy and install a prefabricated pergola at the pool area.


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U.S. Chargé d’Affaires visits Adétikopé Industrial Platform to highlight U.S.-Togo business ties

The Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA) in Togo has become a key center for regional trade and collaboration, providing modern infrastructure such as a dry port and an integrated industrial zone to support commerce across the country.


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Mary Virginia Hantsch named Principal Officer for U.S. Consulate Matamoros

Mary Virginia Hantsch has assumed the role of Principal Officer in Matamoros as of August 8, 2025.