Canada’s Ruling Party Backs New Rules for Ukrainians with Biometric Passports
Canada's Liberal Party backs visa-free travel for Ukrainians, but current federal rules still require visitor visas while prioritizing…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
Airlines Warn of Jet Fuel Shortage in Weeks as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise
European airlines warn of a systemic jet fuel shortage within weeks due to the Strait of Hormuz closure,…
Canada Drops Co-Op Work Permit for Work-Integrated Learning at Designated Schools
Canada removes separate co-op work permit requirements for international students; a valid study permit now covers mandatory work…
Treasury, IRS Issue Final Regulations Allowing Above-The-Line Deduction for Qualified Tips
IRS issues final rules for the $25,000 tip deduction in 2026. Only voluntary gratuities qualify; payroll taxes still…
Income Tax Department Rolls Out TDS TRACES 2.0, Enhances Form 26AS for Taxpayers
India launches TRACES 2.0, a unified TDS portal streamlining Form 26AS access and certificate downloads for taxpayers and…
Homeland Security Investigations Targets Birth Tourism in 2026 Birth Tourism Initiative
ICE has launched a Birth Tourism Initiative to target fraudulent networks that bring pregnant foreign nationals to the…
UAE Eases Visa Rules, Sparking Travel Surge to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE 2026 visa reforms expand entry options and digital processing, driving record tourism in Dubai and Abu Dhabi…
Washington’s 9.9% Income Tax Faces Lawsuit Over Uniformity Rule in Culliton V. Chase
A lawsuit led by Rob McKenna challenges Washington's 2026 income tax, arguing the 9.9% rate violates constitutional property…
Dutch Jewish Group Urges Visa Ban for Kanye West, Citing Centre for Information and Documentation on Israel
The Netherlands weighs a visa ban for Kanye West following his UK entry denial, as Jewish groups cite…