Taiwan to Skip WTO Meeting Due to Visa Dispute with Cameroon
Taiwan withdraws from WTO's MC14 in Cameroon over 'Province of China' visa label, citing a violation of member…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Secretary of State Rubio Warns Americans in Iran: Shelter in Place or Use Departure Options
U.S. Virtual Embassy Tehran issues security alert for Americans in Iran, highlighting land departure routes and shelter-in-place protocols…
Nanos Research: Canadian Travel to U.S. Falls in February 2026 as Policy Tensions Rise
Canadian travel to the U.S. fell sharply in early 2026 due to tariffs and political tension, causing a…
Kazakhstan and EU Enter Final Stage of Visa Facilitation Talks
Kazakhstan and the EU aim to sign a visa facilitation deal in 2026 to reduce application fees and…
State Department Adds Visa Bonds to 25 African Countries for B1/b2 Visitor Visas
The U.S. expands its B1/B2 visa bond program to 38 countries, requiring up to $15,000 in refundable bonds…
Qatar Declares Iranian Military and Security Attachés Persona Non Grata at Ras Laffan
Qatar expels Iranian military attachés within 24 hours following a strategic missile strike on the Ras Laffan energy…
US Adds Visa Integrity Fee and Bond Pilot Program to B1, B2 Visa Rules
The U.S. tightens B1/B2 visa rules in 2026 with new fees, $15,000 bonds for some, and stricter interview…
38 Countries Still Face Up to $15,000 Visa Bonds Under State Department Pilot
The U.S. will expand its B-1/B-2 visa bond pilot to 50 countries on April 2, 2026, requiring refundable…
20,000 Israelis Stranded Abroad as Ben Gurion Airport, Land Crossings Face Limits
Israel coordinates a massive repatriation effort via air, land, and sea to bring home tens of thousands of…