Oliver Mercer
Ground stop at Bush Airport lasts until 1 p.m. due to severe storms
Severe storms prompted an FAA ground stop at IAH on August 31, 2025, until 1 p.m.; delays of…
U.S. Revokes Abbas, 80 Palestinian Officials’ Visas Ahead of UNGA 2025
The U.S. revoked visas for Mahmoud Abbas and about 80 Palestinian officials on August 29, 2025, citing national…
Thousands Rally Against Immigration in Australia, Clash With Police Erupts
Clashes at nationwide anti-immigration rallies on August 31, 2025, highlighted debate over Australia’s migration overhaul: a 185,000 cap…
Portugal Airport Strikes 2025: What Travellers Should Know for Fall and Winter
SIMA-led ground staff plan strikes across Portugal from September 2025 to January 2026, focusing on weekends and holiday…
Australia pledges citizenship pathway for Tuvaluans under world-first Falepili Union
The Falepili Union Treaty (operational 2025) offers Tuvaluans a permanent migration pathway to Australia via a ballot opened…
Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Again as Restructuring Continues
On August 29, 2025, Spirit Airlines filed Chapter 11 again after prior cuts failed; it will keep operating,…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s asylum bid: a smart but risky legal strategy
After an acknowledged wrongful deportation to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. custody and filed a…
14,000 US-bound Returns: UN Findings Highlight Border Crackdown Impact
Record low border apprehensions in mid-2025 follow strict policies: zero parole, expedited removals, CBP One scheduling, and Mexican…
Labor Day Airport Rush: TSA Projects 17 Million Fliers This Week
TSA forecasts 17.4 million travelers Aug 28–Sep 3, 2025, with a near-3 million peak on Aug 29. Airlines…
Worldwide Flight Services Expands at ORD with New 122k sq ft Cargo Terminal
WFS opened a new 2025 cargo terminal at Chicago O’Hare under a 15-year lease, adding 122,000 sq ft…
Two Spokane Immigrants Seek Asylum Self-Deport After Detention
After months in a Tacoma detention center, two Spokane asylum seekers self‑deported in June 2025, sparking major protests.…
Brussels Airlines Expands A320neo Fleet Amid Ongoing Renewal Plan
Brussels Airlines approved five more A320neo on 29 August 2025, raising the fleet to 13 by 2028. Three…
China expert warns CCP influence in U.S. universities amid tightened student visa push
The House passed H.R. 881 to restrict DHS funds for schools linked to Confucius Institutes; the State Department…
Southwest Faces Class Action Over ‘Fake’ Marketing Emails Prompting Fearful Purchases
Karleasa Mitchell filed a class action on August 20, 2025, accusing Southwest of deceptive email subject lines that…
Canada Releases PR and TR Approval Data Through June 2025, Showing Policy Tightening
Canada trimmed PR targets for 2025–2027 and set a Temporary Resident ceiling to ease pressure on housing and…