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U.S., Australia sign agreements on minerals, defense spending, technology partnership

President Donald J. Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a new Critical Minerals Framework, aiming to boost cooperation between the United States and Australia in the supply chain of critical minerals.


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USTR finds Nicaragua's practices violate trade act, proposes responsive measures

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has determined that Nicaragua's actions and policies regarding labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law are unreasonable and place burdens or restrictions on U.S. commerce.


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U.S. Embassy warns of travel disruptions during APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul has issued an alert to American citizens regarding traffic restrictions and possible demonstrations during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week, which will take place from October 27 to...


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U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo closes due to Tropical Storm Melissa

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has announced it will close on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, due to Tropical Storm Melissa.


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U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain announces regular operations for October 21

The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain has announced that it will be open on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.


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United States congratulates Rodrigo Paz on Bolivian presidential victory

The United States has extended its congratulations to Rodrigo Paz on his election as Bolivia’s president.


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U.S. marks four years since detention of embassy staff by Houthis in Yemen

Today marks four years since the Iran-backed Houthi group detained Yemeni staff working at the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a. The incident, which occurred in 2021, has been a source of ongoing concern for U.S. officials and the families of those...


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U.S. Embassy warns against visiting government facilities in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened alert

The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago has issued a security alert advising individuals to avoid all U.S. government facilities in the country through the upcoming holiday weekend due to an increased state of alert.


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U.S. Embassy Athens issues alert ahead of planned protests in Chania, Crete

Protests are planned in and around Chania, Crete, on October 17-18, 2025, according to an alert from the U.S. Embassy in Athens.


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U.S. Embassy warns Americans to avoid Harare protests due to potential unrest

Local political leaders in Harare have announced plans for protests on October 17, 2025, at Africa Unity Square in the city’s Central Business District.


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U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Abuja about potential protests on October 20

On October 17, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja issued a security alert to American citizens regarding possible demonstrations planned for Monday, October 20th.


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U.S. Embassy announces consular outreach event in Lyon for November 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Paris has announced that it will hold a consular outreach event in Lyon on November 20 and 21, 2025.


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U.S. Embassy in Bogota announces early closure due to planned protest

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota announced it will close early and operate with reduced staff on October 17 due to large-scale protests and transportation disruptions expected in the city.


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U.S. Embassy in La Paz issues security alert ahead of Bolivian elections

The Bolivian government will implement several restrictions on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in connection with the national elections.


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U.S. Embassy in Cameroon issues security alert following presidential election protests

Following recent presidential elections in Cameroon, the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon has issued a security alert for U.S. citizens in the country.


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U.S. Embassy urges earthquake preparedness ahead of New Zealand Shakeout drill

New Zealand will conduct its annual Shakeout earthquake drill at 9:30 am on Thursday, October 16, 2025.


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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President to discuss bilateral relations

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Equatorial Guinea Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue in Washington.


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U.S. Treasury Secretary meets with Ukrainian Prime Minister to discuss support and reconstruction

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on October 14, 2025, in Washington.


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U.S. Embassy in Majuro seeks applicants for security guard position

The U.S. Embassy in Majuro has announced a vacancy for the position of Security Guard, open from October 15 to October 31, 2025.


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U.S. Mission issues warning after fighting intensifies near Afghan-Pakistan border

Intense fighting has been reported along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, particularly in the Spin Boldak area of Kandahar, between October 11 and 15.