EU Weighs Scaled-Back Visa Ban on Former Russian Military in 21st Sanctions Package
EU governments finalize a narrowed visa ban for Russian combatants in the 21st sanctions package, focusing on short-stay…
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US Imposes Travel Restrictions on 18 Countries, Visa Waiver Program Unchanged
The U.S. Visa Waiver Program still has 40 participants in 2026; separate restrictions apply to 18 other nations,…
Home Affairs Drops Medical Report Requirement for Select Visa Applicants
South Africa waives visa medical reports as of July 2026, simplifying immigration while the U.S. maintains strict medical…
South Africa Protests Disrupt U.S. Embassy Operations Amid Stricter Immigration Rules
U.S. implements stricter immigration rules and signature deadlines as South Africa protests disrupt embassy services through July 2026.
Sweden Opts for Stricter Work-Permit Reforms Instead of Digital Nomad Visa by 2027
Sweden will not offer a digital nomad visa in 2027, focusing instead on high-skilled work permits and a…
Home Minister: 78 Rohingya Granted Refugee Status, 25 Eligible for DPP Employment Programme Pilot
Malaysia approves 78 Rohingya detainees for refugee status in Bidor; 25 are eligible for work as the DPP…
Antigua Prime Minister Criticizes U.S. Visa Policies Over Trade and Family Impact
Antigua PM Gaston Browne slams restrictive U.S. visa rules at CARICOM 2026, citing damage to trade, students, and…
Combined State-And-Local Sales Tax Rates Rise in Midyear 2026, but Some States Have No Sales Tax
Midyear 2026 report on U.S. sales tax changes. High combined rates in Louisiana and local shifts impact consumers…
National Tax Service Recovers 31.8 Billion Won Through Sham Transactions Probe
South Korea's tax agency uncovered 73.1 billion won in evaded taxes from 104 individuals involved in luxury real…