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U.S.-funded project launches to document Indonesian museum collections

Yayasan Jalin Narasi Budaya, the nonprofit arm of Southeast Asia Museum Services, has launched the Indonesian Museums Documentation Project known as "Koleksi Kita."


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Trinidad declares state of emergency over criminal network threat

On July 18, 2025, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a nationwide State of Emergency (SOE) due to a highly threatening criminal network operating within and outside the country's correctional facilities.


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U.S. consulate alerts HK & Macau residents about upcoming tropical cyclone

According to media reports, the Hong Kong Observatory and Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau are expected to issue the Standby Signal T1 due to a tropical cyclone.


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U.S. citizens in Guyana guided on accessing social security services

In the latest edition of "Ask the Consul," information is provided for U.S. citizens in Guyana on accessing Social Security services.


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United States and Malaysia sign memorandum on civil nuclear cooperation

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation.


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ASEAN-U.S. partnership reaffirmed at ministerial conference

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, participated in the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia.


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U.S. Mission Vietnam announces grant opportunities for America’s 250th anniversary celebration

The U.S. Mission Vietnam's American Spaces will focus on activities throughout 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence.


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Meeting package RFQ announced for ICE training workshop in September 2025

Request for Quotation (RFQ) PR15454706 has been announced for a meeting package and accommodation related to the ICE training workshop scheduled in September 2025.


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U.S. nominee Rosa María Payá elected to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

During the 55th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), Rosa María Payá was elected as a commissioner to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) for the term 2026-2029.


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U.S. Embassy seeks vendors for HVAC project in Santo Domingo

The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo is inviting vendors to submit quotes for the project labeled PR15468106, which involves repair and installation services for air dampers in the chancery's air handling units.


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U.S. Embassy seeks vendors for roof repairs in Santo Domingo

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is seeking vendors for roof repair services, referencing PR15468304.


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U.S. Embassy seeks vendors for TCIU equipment refresh in Santo Domingo

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is seeking vendors for an equipment refresh under the reference PR15465927.


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Peace Corps invites vendor quotes for August training event in Namibia

Vendors are invited to submit quotations for accommodation, conference venue, meals, services, and facilities for an upcoming PST training event in August.


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Deputy Secretary Landau visits Japan for U.S.-Japan bilateral talks

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Tokyo and Osaka, Japan from July 17-20.


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U.S. imposes sanctions on Cuban officials over July protests

Four years ago, Cubans protested peacefully for freedom from tyranny.


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U.S. Embassy warns citizens ahead of Uganda's NRM primary elections

The U.S. Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has issued a security alert regarding the primary elections of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), scheduled for July 17, 2025.


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U.S. Secret Service trains Togolese officers on cybercrime at ILEA

Special agents from the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) provided cybercrime training to law enforcement officers from Togo and other African nations at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Otse, Botswana, from July 7 to 11, 2025.


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U.S. condemns drone attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan oil fields

The United States has issued a strong condemnation of recent drone attacks on oil fields in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.


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Pacific Disaster Center collaborates with Madagascar on disaster preparedness

Thank you to Steve from the Pacific Disaster Center and the Director General for their cooperation.


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Fulbright invites Lebanese scholars for 2026-2027 academic year

The Fulbright Program, recognized as the U.S. Government's leading international educational exchange initiative, is inviting applications for its 2026-2027 Visiting Scholar Program.