Oliver Mercer
48-Hour Free Cancellation Window Remains as DGCA Updates Ticket Refund Rules
India's DGCA introduces a 48-hour free cancellation window for direct airline bookings and stricter refund rules effective March…
36% Tax on Unrealized Gains Falls as Social Media Protests Hit Wet Werkelijk Rendement Box 3
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen moves to amend the 2028 Box 3 tax plan following a backlash over…
Trump Calls for Deportation of Muslim Lawmakers in State of the Union
Trump calls for the deportation of two Muslim Congresswomen, sparking a debate on the legal limits of removal…
American Airlines Employee Arrested for False Bomb Threat at Charlotte Airport
An American Airlines worker was arrested at Charlotte's airport for a felony false bomb threat after texting a…
U.S. Denies Visas to 8 Cuba Delegates Ahead of World Baseball Classic
The U.S. denied visas to eight Cuban baseball officials and coaches for the 2026 WBC, citing immigration laws…
Svetlana “the Stowaway” Dali Boards United Flight 19 at Gate C74
A serial stowaway was caught in Milan after allegedly flying from Newark without a ticket, sparking a federal…
Home Office Figures Show Asylum Seekers in Dispersal Hotels Hit Lowest
UK hotel asylum housing hits 18-month low at 30,657, saving £620M as the Home Office shifts to dispersal…
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…