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U.S., South Korea launch alliance on shipbuilding cooperation with new grant program
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Korea has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at enhancing collaboration between the United States and South Korea in the shipbuilding and maritime sectors.
United States expresses condolences after fatal helicopter crash in Ghana
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
The United States government has extended its condolences to Ghana following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals on August 6.
U.S.-Korea program invites proposals on advancing international cooperation in space
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Korea has announced a funding opportunity aimed at advancing U.S. space leadership and expanding international cooperation in space activities.
U.S. Embassy announces dates for upcoming online property auction
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bosnia & Herzegovina will conduct an online property auction beginning August 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. The auction is set to run until August 18, closing at 9 a.m. Interested participants are invited to register and place bids...
U.S.-Korea talent exchange program announced for study abroad opportunities
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Korea has announced the launch of the U.S-Korea Talent Exchange Through Study Abroad program, an initiative aimed at supporting high-achieving Korean students interested in fields important to both countries, such...
U.S.-ROK launches new partnership for joint action on energy security
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Korea has announced a funding opportunity aimed at strengthening energy cooperation between the United States and South Korea.
U.S. Embassy & Consulate seeks bids for residential dehumidifier
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
The U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Vietnam has issued a solicitation notice for the procurement of a dehumidifier for a residence, under the reference number PR15469138.
U.S. Embassy Seoul seeks applicants for trilateral youth technology workshop
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul has announced an open competition for a cooperative agreement to organize a regional workshop and related virtual engagements focused on critical and emerging technologies.
U.S. Embassy alerts Americans in Korea to nationwide civil defense drill on August 20
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul has informed American citizens living in South Korea about a nationwide civil defense drill scheduled for August 20, 2025.
U.S. Ambassador visits wounded Ugandan soldiers at Mogadishu field hospital
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
On August 12, U.S. Ambassador Richard Riley visited Ugandan soldiers wounded in recent fighting at the AUSSOM Sector 1 Level II hospital in Mogadishu.
United States congratulates Singapore on its 60th year of independence
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The United States has extended congratulations to Singapore on the 60th anniversary of its independence.
U.S. Treasury sanctions armed groups over conflict mineral trade in eastern Congo
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on entities connected to armed group violence and the sale of critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
U.S. Mission in Kampala seeks vendors for gym flooring supply
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Mission in Kampala has issued a request for quotations (RFQ) seeking vendors to supply gym flooring materials that meet specific requirements.
U.S. Ambassador extends birthday wishes to Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
On August 12, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Robert F. Godec issued a message marking the 93rd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
U.S. Embassy seeks vendor for Manit Week 2025 cultural celebration support
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Majuro, working with the Lutok Kobban Alele Committee, is seeking a vendor to provide event management services for Manit Week 2025.
U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo seeks bids for HVAC equipment purchase and installation
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo has announced the release of a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the purchase and installation of HVAC equipment.
U.S. offers up to $5 million reward for information on Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of State announced on August 12, 2025, that it is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as “Barbecue.” The announcement was...
Fulbright FLTA program opens applications for Lebanese Arabic instructors
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program is now open for applications for its 2026 cycle.
U.S. raises travel advisory for Democratic Republic of the Congo amid rising violence
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising the alert to Level 3 and advising travelers to reconsider visiting due to crime and civil unrest.
U.S. congressional delegation visits PNG for talks on bilateral cooperation
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers visited Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from August 10 to 12 to meet with government officials, business leaders, and civil society representatives.