Oliver Mercer
IndiGo Flight Delayed by Bee Swarm on Surat Airport Runway
A bee swarm delayed an IndiGo flight by nearly an hour at Surat Airport on July 7, 2025.…
Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines Launch New Loyalty Partnership
On July 1, 2025, Etihad and Vietnam Airlines joined loyalty programs, allowing cross-airline miles use. New direct Abu…
Fears of Deportation Increase Among All U.S. Adults in 2025
Deportation fears climbed to 23% of U.S. adults by June 2025, with immigrants and Latinos most affected. Enhanced…
Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze with Military and Immigration Exceptions
The federal hiring freeze, extended to October 2025, halts most civilian federal hires except exempted military, immigration, and…
El Salvador Denies Authority Over Migrants Held in U.S. Deportation Megaprison
El Salvador rejects U.S. claims of authority over migrants held in CECOT, where detainees face harsh conditions. The…
TSA Begins Dropping Shoe Removal Requirement at Airport Security
The TSA ends shoe removal at many U.S. airports starting July 2025 using new technology. Liquid restrictions stay…
Etihad Airways Expands Extraordinary Challenge Prize Pool to 20M Miles
Etihad’s The Extraordinary Challenge runs from May 2025 to May 2026, awarding 5 million miles for visiting 15…
WestJet Expands Canada-Latin America Flights Boosting Calgary, Toronto, Montréal Travel
WestJet expands winter 2025/2026 flights to five new Latin American destinations from Canadian hubs with a 15% capacity…
West Liberty Man Without Criminal Record Deported to Guatemala
In July 2025, West Liberty resident Pascual Leonardo Pedro-Pedro was deported to Guatemala despite no crimes. ICE enforced…
ICE Betrayal? The Hidden Trap in Green Card Interviews
In 2025, marriage-based green card applicants face stricter USCIS interviews, mandatory updated forms, fewer RFEs, and higher deportation…
Canada’s Immigration Patterns and Policy Changes from 2000 to 2024
From 2000 to 2024, Canada expanded immigration sharply, peaking near 500,000 permanent residents. The 2025–2027 plan lowers these…
Federal Immigration Raid at LA’s MacArthur Park Sparks Outrage and Legal Challenges
A July 2025 immigration raid at MacArthur Park involved National Guard troops and Border Patrol using armored vehicles,…
IRCC Issues Invitations in First Express Entry Draw of July 2025
Canada’s July 2025 Express Entry draw issued 356 ITAs requiring a high CRS score of 750 under the…
Massive Petition to Halt Asylum Seeker Benefits Hits Major Milestone
By July 2025, a petition to halt asylum benefits gained over one million signatures. The 'One Big Beautiful…
New Study Shows Skilled Immigrants Boost Entrepreneurship and Job Creation
The U.S. benefits from skilled immigrants who drive entrepreneurship and innovation. Doubling H-1B immigrants boosts new business formation…