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E*TRADE launches Power E*TRADE Pro for active traders

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has launched Power E*TRADE Pro, a new desktop platform designed for active traders.


IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Netherlands highlighting economic challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its Article IV consultation with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, focusing on the Dutch economy's current state and future prospects.


Security alert issued by U.S. Embassy in Mozambique due to possible protests

Local police in Maputo are restricting street vendors around Praça dos Combatentes, also known as Xiquelene, and relocating them.


U.S. Embassy Majuro celebrates 249th Independence Day with USS Cincinnati

U.S. Embassy Majuro recently hosted a celebration to mark the 249th Independence Day of the United States.


World Bank releases economic update on Equatorial Guinea's growth challenges

The World Bank has released the 2025 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update, providing an analysis of the country's recent economic developments and future outlook.


Macquarie expands into European student housing with MILESTONE-BaseStack merger

Macquarie Asset Management has expanded its operations in the European Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector by signing an agreement to acquire and combine two specialist platforms, MILESTONE and BaseStack Living.


Chargé d’Affaires highlights U.S.-Trinidad relations at Independence Day celebration

On July 18, 2025, Chargé d’Affaires Jenifer Neidhart de Ortiz delivered remarks at the U.S. Independence Day reception in Port of Spain.


World Bank and Türkiye mark 75 years of collaboration

Over the last 75 years, the World Bank and Türkiye have collaborated to enhance prosperity for the Turkish people.


Meeting focuses on security and political stability in Haiti

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to address the ongoing efforts aimed at restoring security and advancing political stability in Haiti.


U.S. Embassy warns citizens about wildfire season risks in Portugal

The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon has issued a warning to U.S. citizens about the potential for wildfires in Portugal, which are expected to continue until October.


YSEALI announces 2024 Seeds projects tackling regional challenges

The U.S. Mission to ASEAN has announced the 2024 YSEALI Seeds for the Future projects, highlighting several initiatives aimed at addressing various social and environmental challenges in Southeast Asia.


Long Beach partners with Port Moresby under new sister city agreement

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea—A ceremonial Sister City agreement was signed between Long Beach, California, and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.


PNG Prime Minister visits Washington for high-level talks with U.S. officials

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape visited Washington, D.C., from July 9 to 11.


Poplar USA forms sister city partnership with Madang PNG rooted in WWII history

Village Board Member Kory Gilderman and Madang Provincial Administrator Daniel Aloi have signed a sister city agreement between Poplar, Wisconsin, and Madang, Papua New Guinea.


U.S. Embassy announces Social Security services in four Colombian cities

The U.S. Embassy in Colombia has announced that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Pereira to provide services related to U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.


U.S. Embassy seeks vendors for pressure washing and stone sealant project

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is seeking vendors for a project involving pressure washing and stone sealant, identified as PR15230487.


U.S. Embassy Kolonia seeks bids for compound repainting project

Kolonia, July 15, 2025— The U.S. Embassy in Kolonia is seeking quotations for the exterior repainting of its compound.


U.S. Embassy seeks insurance bids for government vehicles

The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek has issued a solicitation for comprehensive and third-party liability insurance on government-owned vehicles.


Fulbright FLTA Program seeks Omani educators for cultural exchange in U.S. colleges

The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program offers a nine-month opportunity for early career English teachers and professionals in related fields to teach their native language at American colleges or universities.


U.S. Mission in Kampala requests bids for supply of laptop accessories

The U.S. Mission in Kampala has issued a call for vendors to supply laptop accessories, as specified in their procurement notice dated July 15, 2025.