Oliver Mercer
15 Mango Shipments Blocked by United States Over Paperwork
In May 2025, 15 Indian mango shipments valued at $500,000 were destroyed in the US due to errors…
Schengen Visa rejection rate drops for Turkish applicants in 2024
The 2024 drop in Schengen Visa rejection rates to 14.5% for Turkish applicants signals progress. Yet, persistent high…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reports slower processing times
Canadian immigration processing times increased significantly in May 2025, particularly for citizenship and PR cards. Backlogs surpass one…
ICE New York City Nabs Deported Child Sex Abuser
ICE New York City arrested a previously deported individual for sex abuse of a minor on May 16,…
U.S. Department of Transportation sued over immigration policy tied to funding
Twenty states challenged the U.S. Department of Transportation's rule linking infrastructure funding with immigration compliance. States claim the…
CommuteAir to operate Embraer ERJ-145 flights for United Airlines until 2029
CommuteAir renews its exclusive United Express contract for Embraer ERJ-145 flights through 2028, bolstering job security, higher pay…
United Airlines marks 30 years since first Boeing 777 delivery
The Boeing 777, delivered first to United Airlines in 1995, changed aviation with ETOPS-180 certification, enabling direct long-haul…
Charlotte Douglas International Airport reports minor flight delays
Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a major U.S. hub, experienced short delays and minimal cancellations on May 17, 2025.…
Ryanair Leaves Stranded Passengers Overnight at Rhodes Airport
Ryanair passengers at Rhodes Airport faced severe storms, lack of support, and in-flight chaos from a disruptive individual.…
Coolock Factory Plan for Asylum Seekers Axed Suddenly
Ireland has scrapped the Coolock Factory asylum housing plans after local protests and delays. With asylum applications down…
Putin eases Russian citizenship rules for Abkhazia residents
Putin’s 2025 decree makes it easier for Abkhazia and South Ossetia residents to obtain Russian citizenship by removing…
Rattanand Ratsantiboon regains student status after ICE lawsuit dropped
After ICE revoked his status for old misdemeanors, Rattanand Ratsantiboon regained his student visa in May 2025 at…
Ximena Arias-Cristobal faces deportation after wrongful Dalton police stop
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, detained following a wrongful arrest in Georgia, faces deportation with her father despite dropped charges. Lacking…
Kseniia Petrova Faces Deportation After Harvard Arrest
Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova risks deportation to Russia after being charged with smuggling non-living frog embryos. Her defense,…
Laredo ceremony welcomes 68 new citizens during policy uncertainty
A group of 68 immigrants in Laredo became U.S. citizens on May 16, 2025, motivated by fears of…