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Blinken discusses Syria and Gaza with Jordan's King Abdullah II
By Globe Banner | Dec 12, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Aqaba to discuss the ongoing situation in Syria.
United States grants $845 million aid package to Jordan
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan and U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Yael Lempert attended the signing of an $845.1 million grant from the United States to Jordan on December 9, marking another milestone in their strategic partnership.
Washington Examiner Op-Ed: 'Trump - and any future U.S. leader - would be wise to avoid entangling themselves in (former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran) Kahn's saga'
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2024
A Washington Examiner opinion piece this week said that President-elect Donald Trump should "avoid entangling" himself in the affairs of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Kahn.
U.S. Consulate offers passport and notarial services in Cuenca
By Globe Banner | Dec 2, 2024
The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil has announced that its representatives will offer notarial and passport services in Cuenca on December 17 and 18, 2024.
U.S. Embassy advises caution amid scheduled protest in Bratislava
By Globe Banner | Nov 17, 2024
The U.S. Embassy has issued a notice to American citizens regarding a protest scheduled for November 17, 2024, in Bratislava.
U.S. Embassy announces 2025 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2024
The U.S. Embassy in Amman, in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Center within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, has announced the initiation of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural...
U.S. federal benefits services scheduled in Ecuador for December
By Globe Banner | Nov 8, 2024
Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Quito and Cuenca in Ecuador from December 2 to 5, 2024.
Ambassador Lempert explores historic and scientific sites in As-Salt
By Globe Banner | Nov 7, 2024
Ambassador Lempert recently visited As-Salt, a city recognized by UNESCO as a "Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality."
U.S. consular officer visiting Belo Horizonte for citizen services on November 25-26
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2024
Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will visit Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on November 25-26, 2024.
United States-Egypt council discusses expanding trade ties
By Globe Banner | Oct 31, 2024
The United States-Egypt Trade and Investment Council convened in Washington, D.C. on October 29-30 to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade and investment.
Young European entrepreneurs invited to apply for YTILI Fellowship Program
By Globe Banner | Oct 29, 2024
The U.S. Department of State has opened applications for the 2025 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship Program, aimed at emerging entrepreneurs from Europe.
U.S., Turkmenistan host first creative technology festival
By Globe Banner | Oct 28, 2024
The U.S. Embassy and Dashoguz American Corner, in collaboration with the Dashoguz Regional Library, hosted the inaugural Creative Technology Festival on October 23.
Blinken discusses Middle East issues with Jordanian Foreign Minister
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, to discuss recent regional developments.
WhatsApp channel launched for U.S. citizens in Brazil
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2024
U.S. citizens residing in Brazil now have an additional way to receive important messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy and Consulates through WhatsApp.
Pakistani Federal Law Minister: Fmr. Prime Minister’s criminal convictions disqualify him from Oxford chancellorship and ‘Pakistan’s highest office’
By Globe Banner News Service | Oct 18, 2024
Pakistan's federal law minister said that the criminal convictions that recently disqualified former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Kahn from the Chancellorship of Oxford University also make Kahn unfit ‘to govern an entire nation.’
IREX invites global leaders to apply for Community Solutions Program
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2024
Community leaders worldwide have an opportunity to enhance their skills and expand their networks through the Community Solutions Program (CSP) offered by IREX.
Guidelines issued for domestic employee visas linked to employer's immigration status
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2024
B-1, A-3, and G-5 visas are designated for domestic employees accompanying their employers on temporary visits or assignments to the United States.
Fulbright celebrates 30 years in Slovakia with reflections on achievements
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2024
Ambassador Javorčík, Ambassador Mlynár, colleagues from the Fulbright Commission in Slovakia, Fulbright alumni, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Fulbright Commission in Slovakia.
U.S. outlines rules for visas for domestic workers accompanying employers
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2024
The United States has outlined specific visa requirements for domestic employees accompanying their employers on temporary visits or assignments.
Blinken discusses Middle East issues with Egyptian Foreign Minister
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to address various issues concerning the Middle East.