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Ten Malagasy chosen for prestigious YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship

The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros has announced the selection of ten participants from Madagascar for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.


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Peace talks between DRC and Rwanda lead to initialed agreement

On June 18, 2025, technical teams from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda initialed a Peace Agreement in Washington, D.C. This development was witnessed by U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker.


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U.S., Romania enhance ties during Sea Breeze 2025 maritime exercise

NATO Allies and partners commenced the 25th iteration of the maritime exercise Sea Breeze in Brăila, Romania, on June 9.


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State Department tightens screening for student and exchange visitor visas

The State Department has announced an expansion in the screening and vetting processes for visa applicants, emphasizing national security and public safety.


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U.S. addresses UN debate on poverty, underdevelopment, and conflict

The United Nations Security Council held an open debate on poverty, underdevelopment, and conflict on June 19, 2025.


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U.S. transfers third high-endurance cutter to Vietnam Coast Guard

As the United States and Vietnam commemorate 30 years of diplomatic relations, a significant event marked the occasion.


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US continues MCC Nepal Compact amid foreign aid review

In February 2025, the Secretary of State granted an exception to the ongoing 90-day pause on U.S. foreign assistance, allowing the MCC Nepal Compact to continue its implementation.


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U.S. Embassy Praia seeks field engineer applicants by July 2

The U.S. Embassy in Praia has announced a job opening for the position of Field Engineer FSN-09.


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Fulbright invites applications for visiting scholar program in 2026-2027

Applications are now open for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for the academic year 2026-2027.


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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program opens applications for 2026-2027

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright exchange initiative, is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 academic year.


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Walter Parrs: Experienced diplomat leads U.S. mission to African Union

Walter Parrs serves as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Mission to the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.


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U.S. Embassy alerts travelers of global measles risk

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, has disseminated a health alert following the issuance of a Level 1 Global Travel Health Notice for measles by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


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Hurricane Erick threatens Oaxaca and Guerrero coasts with severe weather

Hurricane Erick is intensifying rapidly and is projected to become a major hurricane as it approaches the coast of western Oaxaca and eastern Guerrero by early Thursday morning.


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Young Trilateral Leaders Summit seeks applicants for 2026 U.S.-hosted event

The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section, along with the U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Diplomacy Section, has announced a call for applications for the 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit.


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U.S. ambassador celebrates independence day; announces departure from Congo

The U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville recently hosted a celebration marking the 249th anniversary of American Independence.


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Planned demonstration near U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur set for June 20

A demonstration is planned near the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on June 20, 2025.


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U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Greece to close for federal holiday

The U.S. Embassy in Athens, along with its Consular Section and the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki, will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025.


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State Department expands screening for student and exchange visitor visas

The State Department has announced an expansion of its screening and vetting process for visa applicants.



Geopolitics

State Department updates screening for student and exchange visitor visas

The State Department has announced new measures to enhance the screening and vetting process for visa applicants, emphasizing national security and public safety.