Oliver Mercer

Oliver Mercer

As the Chief Editor at VisaVerge.com, Oliver Mercer is instrumental in steering the website's focus on immigration, visa, and travel news. His role encompasses curating and editing content, guiding a team of writers, and ensuring factual accuracy and relevance in every article. Under Oliver's leadership, VisaVerge.com has become a go-to source for clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date information, helping readers navigate the complexities of global immigration and travel with confidence and ease.
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Southwest Flight Struck by Lightning Lands Safely at Denver Airport

Southwest Airlines flight landed safely after a May 25 lightning strike. Beginning May 28, 2025, new rules affect…

UK Plans to Ask Kosovo to Host Failed Asylum Seekers

The UK’s return hubs plan includes Kosovo to relocate failed asylum seekers and ease asylum system pressure. Challenges…

Virgin Atlantic Miami to London Flight Diverts to Canada After Medical Emergency

On May 24, 2025, Virgin Atlantic’s Miami-London flight diverted to Gander following a passenger’s cardiac arrest. The crew’s…

Which Countries Can Now Enter the U.S. Visa-Free and What About Cubans?

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program now excludes Cuban nationals and dual nationals with Cuban citizenship, plus visitors to…

2 Filipino Long-Term US Green Card Holders Detained, Facing Deportation

Filipino green card holders Maximo Londonio and Lewelyn Dixon faced detention and possible deportation in 2025 under stricter…

easyJet Flight Diverted After Passenger Threatens Bomb Onboard

easyJet flight EZY2148 was diverted to Frankfurt after a passenger claimed a bomb onboard and attempted to open…

U.S. Denies Cuban Mother Family Visa Over Alleged Communist Links

U.S. visa denial to Cuban mother for alleged Communist Party ties highlights stricter enforcement affecting state employees. Families…

British Airways passenger caught with cannabis at Kotoka International Airport

Two British nationals were arrested at Ghana’s Kotoka Airport in May 2025 for smuggling over 70 kilograms of…

Delhi Airport roof collapse leads to major flight disruptions

A major storm on May 25, 2025 caused a partial roof collapse at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1, diverting…

Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport adds night-time operational restrictions

Starting May 19-25, 2025, Madrid-Barajas limits night terminal access to passengers, staff, and companions to tackle homelessness. UK…

Delta Air Lines marks 100th Anniversary with new events in 2025

Delta Air Lines marks its 100th anniversary in 2025, revealing innovations at CES 2025 and achieving record 2024…

Dubai International Airport to close as operations shift to Al Maktoum by 2035

By 2035, Dubai will shift all flights from its busy DXB airport to the expanded Al Maktoum Airport.…

Denver Air Connection updates Dubuque–Chicago O’Hare flights for earlier travel

Starting May 16, 2025, Denver Air Connection changes Dubuque flights to 7:00 AM departures and 5:00 PM returns…

Portland International Airport marks progress with Phase 2 expansion

PDX’s redevelopment milestone on May 24, 2025, completes Phase 2’s footprint, introducing a sustainable timber roof and Alaska…

Supreme Court reviews Trump executive order on birthright citizenship

President Trump’s order and the Birthright Citizenship Act seek to restrict birthright citizenship, facing court injunctions and legal…