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US reconsiders involvement with key UN agencies amid policy shift

The United States has issued an executive order reassessing its involvement with certain United Nations (UN) agencies.



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JD Vance takes office as Vice President after successful Senate term

Vice President JD Vance was sworn in during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025.


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US calls for focus on women's equality at UN Women board meeting

The United States has expressed its commitment to reassessing its relationships with international organizations, including UN Women.


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Trump outlines priorities on border security and energy

President Donald Trump has announced a series of initiatives aimed at addressing key issues in the United States, including border security, energy independence, and government reform.


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Trump signs order over human rights concerns in South Africa

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order addressing human rights violations in South Africa.


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Marco Rubio confirmed as secretary of state with unanimous Senate support

Marco Rubio attributes his position as the new U.S. Secretary of State to his parents' decision to immigrate from Cuba in 1956, which he says gave him "the privilege to be born a citizen of the greatest nation in the history of the world."


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Fulbright program invites applications from African scholars for 2026-27 grants

The U.S. Embassy in Banjul is inviting scholars to apply for the 2026-27 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP).


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Trump hosts Japanese PM for US-Japan summit at White House

President Trump met with Prime Minister Ishiba at the White House on February 7, 2025.


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Fulbright scholarship applications open for Congolese students for cycle 2026-2027

The U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Congo is inviting applications for the Fulbright scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.


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Trump proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month

Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the recognition of February 2025 as National Black History Month.


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U.S.-India partnership strengthened at Aero India 2025

Jorgan K. Andrews, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, inaugurated the U.S. Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 on February 10.


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US Embassy seeks quotes for water storage tank maintenance in Santo Domingo

The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo is inviting responsible vendors to submit quotes for the project identified as PR15098708, which involves maintenance and repair of potable and raw water storage tanks.


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Trump's new directive targets Iranian nuclear capabilities

On February 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) aimed at restoring maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran.


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Trump announces sweeping changes in immigration, energy, trade, and social policies

President Trump has announced a series of measures aimed at reinforcing border security and reshaping domestic policies.


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U.S. imposes maximum pressure strategy on Iran over nuclear threat

The United States government has issued a new memorandum outlining a strategy to exert maximum pressure on Iran.


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US considers designating Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

By the authority vested in him as President by the Constitution and U.S. laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), an executive order was issued on January 22, 2025.


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Trump signs executive order on gender equality in women's sports

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at maintaining the integrity of women's sports by prohibiting the participation of men in these competitions.


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Trump reinstates Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to re-designate Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).


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President's message celebrates Lunar New Year 2025

Melania and I send our warmest greetings to those in the United States and around the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year.