Bondi Beach Incident: Understanding Terror Threat Levels and Insurance
A December 14 attack at Bondi Beach killed 15 and injured over 40; police called it terrorism. No…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Bondi Beach Terror Incident: Current Alerts and Traveler Guidance
A Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting left 16 dead and nearly 40 injured. Police identified two attackers and contained…
TCS and Infosys to bear $100k H-1B fee for new petitions
A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on select new H-1B filings from Sept. 21, 2025, to Sept.…
Do not delete social media apps before travel; CBP may review devices
A draft rule would require five years of social media history, biometrics, and extended contact data for ESTA…
Svalbard: Europe’s Visa-Free Path to Living and Working in Norway
Under the 1920 treaty, people of any nationality can live and work in Svalbard without local visas, but…
Saudi Arabia and China Agree Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passports
Saudi Arabia and China signed a targeted mutual visa exemption on Dec. 15, 2025 for diplomatic, service, and…
What the US entry rules mean: ESTA, social media checks
Beginning late 2025, CBP will require five years of social media history and additional data through a redesigned…
ETIAS for CBI Passports: Pre-Travel Authorization, Not a Limit
ETIAS requires many Caribbean CBI passport holders to get an online travel authorisation before Schengen trips. Apply via…
DNA Not Required for ESTA Right Now, CBP Sees Future Data Use
A CBP proposal would expand I-94 and ESTA data collection—potentially including DNA and extended social media, phone and…