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Takaichi Vows to Pause Food Consumption Tax After Election Win
U.S. taxpayers must prepare for April 15, 2026 deadlines regarding estimated taxes and foreign account reporting. Simultaneously, Japan's…
Credit Unions Blast New Washington State Tax on Bank Deals
A new Washington state tax imposes a 1.2% gross receipts levy on certain credit union acquisitions of banks.…
UK Expands Visa Route for Hong Kongers Following Jimmy Lai Sentencing
The UK government expanded BN(O) visa eligibility on February 9, 2026, allowing more Hong Kong residents to resettle…
Lelystad Airport Greenlit for Commercial Aviation by Dutch Government
Starting in 2027, Lelystad Airport will serve as Amsterdam's secondary hub for European leisure travel. Approved by the…
£17 Charge to Visit Europe Introduced Through European Travel Information and Authorisation System
Beginning in late 2026, visa-exempt visitors to Europe must obtain ETIAS authorization for a €20 fee. This digital…
Saudi Arabia and Syrian Firms Team Up to Revive Aviation and Mobile Networks
A $5.3 billion Saudi-Syrian deal is set to revitalize Syria's aviation sector through a new low-cost airline and…
Sri Lanka Digital Nomad Visa Opens for Remote Workers
The Sri Lanka Digital Nomad Visa provides a 12-month legal framework for remote workers earning from foreign sources.…
H-1B Dropbox Eligibility Changes 2026 – Everything You Need to Know
The U.S. Department of State has effectively ended the visa interview waiver program—widely known as "dropbox"—for H-1B holders…
Idaho Lawmakers Clash with Department of Homeland Security Over Immigration
Idaho lawmakers are advancing bills to criminalize undocumented status and restrict public-sector H-1B hiring. However, the BIA's Matter…
Congress Doubles ICE Budgets, Slashes Legal Immigration
The 2025 OBBBA Act drastically transforms U.S. immigration by pouring billions into ICE and CBP enforcement while eliminating…
Malawi Businesses Shut Down in Protest Over Pay as You Earn Tax Changes
Malawian traders shut down major cities in February 2026 to protest new tax hikes and a mandatory electronic…
Communities Resist $45 Billion Immigrant Detention Sites Push After Border Security Expo
A $45 billion federal plan aims to increase immigrant detention capacity to 100,000 beds using mega-centers and warehouses.…
Minneapolis Public Schools Expand Virtual Learning for Immigrant Students and Families
Districts in the Twin Cities are using virtual learning and 'safe passage' initiatives to support immigrant families fearful…
ICE Deployed Mobile Fortify Without Privacy Impact Assessment Using Facial Recognition
U.S. immigration authorities are under fire for using a mobile facial recognition app, Mobile Fortify, without required privacy…
DHS Buys Socorro Texas Warehouses from El Paso Logistics II LLC for Major Detention Facility
The Department of Homeland Security is rapidly expanding ICE's detention footprint, starting with a $122 million warehouse purchase…