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Trump Admin’s NJ Sanctuary Policy Challenge Proceeds Amid Shutdown
DOJ lawsuits challenge sanctuary policies in New Jersey and elsewhere as violating the supremacy clause. Judge Orrick’s April…
Drone disrupts Alicante airport as police intervene; flights diverted
A drone sighting on October 27, 2025, shut Alicante-Elche airport for two hours, diverting ten flights and affecting…
Aer Lingus cabin crew announce further strikes amid pay dispute
Around 130 Unite-represented Aer Lingus cabin crew in Manchester will strike across late October–November 2025, threatening transatlantic flights.…
Passport Seva 2.0 launches Oct 28 for UAE NRIs with e-passports
Passport Seva 2.0 begins issuing ICAO-compliant e-passports for UAE NRIs from October 28, 2025, using an RFID chip…
UT Knoxville Sees Record International Enrollment Amid Trump Rules
UT Knoxville reached a record 1,487 international students in fall 2025 despite tighter U.S. visa rules and processing…
New U.S. Citizenship Test Rules Spark Concerns Over Access
Beginning October 20, 2025, the civics test will have 20 oral questions with a 12-correct passing score and…
Student interest in Big 4 Anglophone nations declines in 2025
Restrictive policies, rising costs, and rapid growth of English-taught programmes outside traditional hubs drove a 2025 decline in…
Asylum seekers to be housed at Crowborough, East Sussex military site
The government will convert Crowborough Training Camp and Cameron Barracks to house about 900 asylum seekers by the…
Fake Bangladeshi Work Permits Threaten Migrant Futures in Europe
After two months of suspension, North Macedonia and Serbia cite rampant forgery—about 90% fake permits in some cases—by…
ICE Struggles to Hire Officers Despite Lowering Hiring Standards
ICE’s push to add 10,000 officers by January 2026 produced 150,000+ applications and 18,000+ tentative offers but revealed…
Defence minister admits army barracks housing may cost more than hotels
The government will house about 900 male asylum seekers in two military sites by late November 2025, adding…
Dutch Athlete Denied Australian Visa Ahead of Adelaide Championships
Australia denied Steven van de Velde’s visa for the Beach Volleyball World Championships, citing community safety after public…
Hyundai CEO urges visa reform after ICE raid at Georgia battery plant
An ICE raid on September 4, 2025, detained about 475 workers at Hyundai-LG’s Newnan plant, exposing misuse of…
Cities pause leaf-blower bans to protect immigrant workers
Evanston paused leaf blower enforcement through December 31, 2025; Oak Park now cites property owners and stopped photographing…
Back to Normal at Orlando International Airport After Power Outage
A brief power outage at Orlando International on October 27, 2025, halted APMs for Gates 1–59 and baggage…