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Italy Grants Honorary Citizenship to Kurdish Activist Warisha Moradi
Poggibonsi granted Kurdish activist Warisha Moradi symbolic honorary citizenship in 2025 while she faces a death sentence in…
Azerbaijan and China Agree on Mutual Visa Exemption to Boost Connectivity
Azerbaijan and China signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement pending ratification, replacing a temporary waiver. It allows visa-free…
EuroCham Seeks Solutions to Vietnam’s Foreign Worker Permit Challenges
Starting 2025, Vietnam moves work permit management to the Ministry of Home Affairs and digitizes the process. New…
Senator Rubio Says US Can ‘Pick and Choose’ Refugee Status Recipients
President Trump’s 2025 executive order suspended the US Refugee Admissions Program, stopping most refugee processing and restricting admissions.…
U.S. Faces $23 Billion GDP Loss If Foreign Tourists Avoid Country
In 2025, US tourism risks losing $23 billion GDP and 230,000 jobs driven by restrictive policies and fewer…
Benin Seeks Qatar Airways’ Support to Launch New National Carrier
Announced in May 2025, Benin partners with Qatar Airways to create Amazon Airlines, boosting tourism and connectivity. The…
Denver Airport Launches Simplified Airside Insurance Access Program
AirsideDrive at Denver International Airport offers affordable $9 million excess auto liability coverage for unescorted airside driving. Launched…
Deadline Approaches for Potential Buyers of Pakistan International Airlines
PIA’s privatization requires EOIs by June 3, 2025, with $305 million minimum price and incentives. Operational gains and…
Lachin Airport Officially Granted International Status by Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan granted Lachin Airport international status on May 26, 2025, enabling direct international flights and supporting regional economic…
Etihad Airways Launches Direct Charlotte-Abu Dhabi Flights in 2026
Starting May 2026, Etihad Airways’ new direct Charlotte-Abu Dhabi route improves U.S.-Middle East travel with four weekly flights.…
Council of Europe Launches Digital Citizenship Education Curriculum Framework
Launching in May 2025, the Council of Europe’s Digital Citizenship Framework guides 46 countries in teaching youth responsible…
Saudi Arabia Imposes Temporary Hold on Work Visit Visas for All
Effective April 28, 2025, Saudi Arabia placed an indefinite hold on Temporary Work Visas for all nationalities via…
Walmart Layoffs of 1,500 Blamed on H-1B Visa by MAGA Supporters
Walmart’s 1,500 layoffs in May 2025 raised concerns about H-1B visa use and scrutiny on CTO Suresh Kumar.…
Could the Pope Lose His U.S. Citizenship While Leading the Vatican?
Pope Leo XIV holds dual U.S. and Peruvian citizenship while leading Vatican City. U.S. law mandates formal renunciation…
Thailand Emerges as IndiGo’s Key Southeast Asian Hub with New Mumbai Flights
From July 2025, IndiGo doubles Mumbai flights to Bangkok and Phuket, creating seamless same-day transfers to Europe via…