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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.


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U.S. Embassy launches Fulbright Specialist Program for Tunisia’s participation in America’s 250th anniversary

The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced the launch of the 2026 Fulbright Specialist Program – Celebrating America 250, inviting Tunisian institutions to apply for the opportunity to host American experts for short-term exchanges in 2026.


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U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Laos as Tropical Storm Kajiki approaches

The U.S. Embassy in Laos has issued a public service announcement for American citizens living in or traveling through the country regarding Tropical Storm Kajiki.


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Peace Corps swears in seven new volunteers to work on education and health projects

Seven new Peace Corps Volunteers have been sworn in during a ceremony held in Monrovia, attended by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Joseph Zadrozny, who is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.


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U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City seeks bids for drinking water supply

The U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has issued a solicitation notice for the supply of drinking water and related services.


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USS Pearl Harbor visits Chuuk as part of Pacific Partnership humanitarian mission

The USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), a Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship, arrived in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, on August 15, 2025.


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U.S. Secretary of State congratulates Indonesia on its 80th Independence Day

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended congratulations to Indonesia on the country’s 80th anniversary of independence.


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Peace Corps Vietnam seeks long-term housing options in Hanoi for August 2025 occupancy

Peace Corps Vietnam is seeking to lease a long-term housing option in Hanoi, with availability beginning August 2025.