Oliver Mercer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lets Taiwan, Japan Join Working Holiday Programme
Japan updates Working Holiday rules for Taiwan, allowing two non-consecutive one-year stays starting February 1, 2026, for travelers…
Canadian Budget Officer Warns Zero Population Growth Follows Immigration Cuts
Canada projects zero population growth for 2026 as the government implements sharp immigration cuts to address housing and…
Doctors Say ICE Agents Treat Zuckerberg San Francisco General as Detention Zone
SF clinicians and officials challenge ICE presence in ERs after federal policy revoked 'sensitive location' protections, sparking fears…
Trump Administration Weighs Requiring Banks to Collect Citizenship Info, WSJ Reports
Trump administration considers requiring U.S. banks to verify customer citizenship, potentially excluding millions from the financial system under…
Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court to End Temporary Protected Status for Syrians
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to lift an order blocking the end of Temporary Protected Status…
Canada Doubles Work Experience Requirement for Express Entry Candidates
Canada increases Express Entry experience requirements from 6 to 12 months for category-based draws to ensure newcomers are…
Draft Income Tax Rule 36 Targets Affordable Housing and Semiconductor Units
India's CBDT draft Rule 36 sets tax benefit criteria for affordable housing and semiconductor units, introducing price caps…
Income Tax Rules Draft Tighten Unrealised Rent Cases, Rural Branch Advances
The 2026 Draft Income-tax Rules set strict proof requirements for unrealised rent deductions and standardize bank calculations for…
Draft Income Tax Rule 23 Calculates Pro Rata Discount on Zero Coupon Bonds Under Section 32(d)
India's CBDT Draft Rule 23 introduces a daily pro rata formula for zero coupon bond discount deductions, effective…
IRS Issues Final Rules on Required Minimum Distributions Under Secure 2.0
The IRS has delayed final RMD regulations via Announcement 2026-7, linking the new compliance timeline to future Federal…
MCA CCFS-2026 Lets Companies Clear Pending Filings with 10% Fee on MCA-21
India launches CCFS-2026, a 3-month amnesty from April 15 to July 15, 2026, allowing companies to settle overdue…
American Airlines Restarts Puerto Vallarta Flights After Cartel Violence
Airlines resume flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara after cartel violence caused 50-95% cancellation rates. Travelers face lingering…
African Development Bank Group and African Union Renew Push for Visa-Free Travel
The AU and AfDB urge African nations to adopt visa-free travel to unlock the full economic potential of…
North Texas Antifa Cell Faces Trial in Prairieland Detention Center Shooting
Nine alleged Antifa members face trial for a domestic terrorism plot and the shooting of a Texas police…
Senate Democrats Stall Homeland Security Funding Without ICE Enforcement Limits
Senate Democrats block DHS funding, extending a partial shutdown while demanding ICE enforcement reforms and stricter oversight of…