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U.S. Embassy holds first EducationUSA College Fair in Sierra Leone

Ambassador Bryan D. Hunt addressed the attendees of the U.S. Embassy's inaugural EducationUSA College Fair in Sierra Leone, highlighting the significance of education as a tool for achieving opportunities and success.


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Landau emphasizes diplomacy at NATO Parliamentary Assembly

On May 23, 2025, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau addressed the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Dayton, Ohio.


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U.S. Embassy in Budapest seeks bids for rubber expansion joints

The U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary has issued a request for quotation for the delivery of WILLBRANDT brand rubber compensators or equivalent products.


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U.S. mission mourns former Vietnamese president's passing

The U.S. Mission in Vietnam has expressed condolences following the death of Trần Đức Lương, a former President of Vietnam.


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Colombia-Venezuela border closed; flights canceled amid security concerns

The Venezuelan government has implemented a temporary closure of its land border with Colombia, effective from 12:01 a.m. on May 23, 2025.


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Protestors disrupt access at Mexico City International Airport

Media reports indicate that thousands of protestors are blocking or limiting access to Mexico City International Airport (AICM).


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Albanian Security Academy receives prestigious IADLEST accreditation

The Albanian Security Academy has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining accreditation from the International Association of Directors and Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST).


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U.S. Embassy announces federal benefits services visit in Port of Spain

The U.S. Embassy has announced that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will be visiting Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.


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Ambassador Johnson hosts second annual reception for U.S. program alumni

Ambassador Lisa A. Johnson hosted the second annual reception for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs on May 22.


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U.S.-backed anti-smuggling resolution adopted at UN crime prevention session

The United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) has adopted a U.S. resolution addressing the issue of alien smuggling.


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Albanian Security Academy receives first international accreditation

On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Embassy’s Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Kathryn Hammond, along with U.S. Department of Justice ICITAP Assistant Director Stephen Fields, presented the first Accreditation Certificate by the International Association of...


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Indonesian officials complete U.S. exchange on language education

Six senior officials from Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and four from the Ministry of Religious Affairs have concluded a two-week exchange program in the United States.


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United States delivers statements at DSB meeting on May 23, 2025

Statements by the United States were delivered at the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting on May 23, 2025.


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U.S. Social Security services available in Lima from June 9 to June 12

The U.S. Embassy in Lima has announced that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Regional Federal Benefits Office will be visiting Lima, Peru.


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U.S. Embassy & Consulate to close on Memorial Day

The U.S. Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, along with the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki and all U.S. Government offices in Greece, will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025.


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UN calls for cooperation amid global freshwater resource threats

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and the cosponsors, for organizing this meeting and to the briefers for highlighting the seriousness of threats to water security, particularly in conflict areas.


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U.S.-Philippines initiative hosts bootcamp for Southeast Asian digital creators

Manila, May 23, 2025—The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is set to host a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) regional workshop in Manila from May 28 to June 1.


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Fulbright opens applications for Tunisian students for 2026-2027

The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia has announced the opening of applications for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for the 2026-2027 academic year.


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Memorial Day: A national remembrance day honoring fallen service members

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May each year, serves as a national day of remembrance for those who died in service to the United States during both wartime and peacetime.


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U.S. Embassy issues demonstration alert for Santo Domingo on May 23

A demonstration is scheduled to take place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Friday, May 23, 2025.