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U.S. supports border committee talks on Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire

The United States has expressed support for the General Border Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, describing it as a significant development toward strengthening the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.


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U.S. Secretary Rubio meets Serbian foreign minister, plans strategic dialogue

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric to discuss plans for a bilateral strategic dialogue between the United States and Serbia later in the year.


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U.S.-Papua New Guinea partnership targets unexploded ordnance through training and grants

The United States is working with Papua New Guinea to address the risks posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other explosive remnants of war.


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U.S. congratulates Bolivia on 200th anniversary of independence

The United States has extended its congratulations to Bolivia on the occasion of the country's 200th anniversary of independence.


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U.S. Ambassador attends opening of Englander showroom in Colombo

The grand opening of Englander’s flagship showroom took place on August 6, 2025, at the Arpico Supercentre in Colombo, Sri Lanka.


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U.S.-Indonesia boost border security with new tools and joint training

The U.S. Embassy’s Overseas Criminal Investigations Unit (OCIU) recently visited Medan from July 28 to 31 to reinforce security cooperation between the United States and Indonesia.


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United States calls on regional council to reject recent Venezuelan elections

The United States has voiced its concerns about the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, calling attention to what it describes as a pattern of repression and electoral fraud by the Maduro regime.


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U.S. Embassy thanks Royal New Zealand Air Force for Antarctic medevac

The U.S. Embassy has publicly thanked the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) for a recent medical evacuation mission from McMurdo Station in Antarctica.


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U.S. plans donation of two more C-130H aircraft to Botswana

The United States has formally notified Congress about a plan to donate two additional C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft to Botswana.


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U.S. Embassy in Tunis seeks bids for Libya social media services contract

The U.S. Embassy to Libya, based in Tunis, has announced a request for quotation (RFQ) seeking social media services from companies located in Tunisia.


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U.S., Botswana teams highlight youth robotics partnership at embassy event

A robotics presentation and stakeholder engagement event was held at the U.S. Embassy Recreation Center in Gaborone on July 15, 2025.


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Roadblocks disrupt travel across Boyacá and Cundinamarca amid miners’ and farmers’ strike

A strike by miners and farmers has led to significant travel disruptions in the Colombian departments of Boyacá and Cundinamarca.


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U.S. Embassy in Harare marks graduation of 32 Zimbabweans trained in advanced technologies

The U.S. Embassy in Harare and ISACA have celebrated the graduation of 32 Zimbabweans who completed training in blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing.


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U.S. Embassy Brussels schedules Social Security appointments for U.S. citizens August 11–13

U.S. citizens in Belgium will have the opportunity to access Social Security services at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels from August 11 to 13.


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U.S. Special Operations Command leader visits Indonesia for defense talks

General Bryan P. Fenton, Commanding General of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), visited Indonesia on August 4, meeting with President Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono.


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U.S. revises Zimbabwe nonimmigrant visa rules; interviews required starting September

Beginning September 2, 2025, all applicants for nonimmigrant visas (NIV) to the United States from Zimbabwe will be required to attend an in-person interview with a consular officer.


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U.S. Embassy in Dili seeks supplier for 5,000 liters of fuel

The U.S. Embassy in Dili has announced a request for quotations (RFQ) for the supply and delivery of 5,000 liters of fuel.


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U.S. Consular Agency Santa Cruz closed August 7 for extended Bolivian Independence Day

The U.S. Consular Agency in Santa Cruz will not be open on Thursday, August 7.


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How permanent residents outside Slovakia can replace lost green cards

Permanent resident cards, often called green cards, can only be issued or replaced within the United States and are not available from overseas locations.


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EducationUSA plans eight-city study fair tour across India for U.S.-bound students

EducationUSA, which serves as the U.S. government’s official source for information on higher education in the United States, will hold eight Study in the U.S. education fairs across India this August.