EU Council Tightens Short-Stay Visas for Somalis Starting June 2026
EU restricts Somali visas starting June twenty-five, twenty twenty-six, citing low cooperation on migrant readmission; processing time rises…
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Burnham’s Plan to Replace Green Levies with Capital Gains Tax Reforms
Andy Burnham’s team proposes shifting green levies from energy bills to targeted capital gains taxes to lower household…
1.8 Trillion Won in Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Credit Paid, Up to 3.3 Million Won Per Household
South Korea's June 2026 tax reform redirects 1.8 trillion won to low-income households, offering refundable credits up to…
KCPS Board Warns of School Funding Crisis Over Missouri Income Tax Repeal and Amendment 5
Kansas City Public Schools warns that Missouri Amendment 5's plan to repeal income tax could destabilize school budgets…
U.S. Department of State Skips APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Macau Over Visa Dispute
U.S. boycotts high-level APEC tourism talks in Macau due to Chinese visa rules blocking emergency consular access for…
South Korea Multi-Home Capital Gains Tax Surcharge Hits Ownership Structure
South Korea plans to reintroduce a Multi-Home Capital Gains Tax Surcharge in 2026, impacting owners of multiple properties…
Filipino Travellers Exempt from Higher Japan Temporary Visitor Visa Fees
Filipino travelers remain exempt from Japan’s fivefold visa fee increase for short-term stays starting July 1, 2026; 90-day…
Rep. Chip Roy Introduces H.R. 9157, the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026
Rep. Chip Roy introduces H.R. 9157 to replace the H-1B lottery with a wage-based system, eliminate OPT, and…
Trump Administration Expands Expedited Removal, Faces Limits on Courthouse Arrests
A federal judge blocked ICE courthouse arrests on June 23, 2026, while another ruling expanded expedited removal authority…