Robert Pyne
Education Department Finds Columbia University Fails Accreditation Standards
The U.S. Education Department accused Columbia University of anti-discrimination violations, risking accreditation loss. This jeopardizes federal aid for…
TAP Air Portugal Launches New Domestic Flights Between Faro and Funchal
Starting June 2, 2025, TAP Air Portugal offers twice-weekly direct flights between Faro and Funchal on Embraer E190…
UAE Launches New Work Permit Service to Streamline Expat Hiring
Launched in 2025, the UAE’s digital work permit service streamlines hiring foreign workers. It combines multiple steps in…
UK Introduces Stricter Regulations on Student Visa Policies
The UK’s 2025 visa reforms cut post-study work time to 18 months, tighten university sponsorship standards, raise English…
United Airlines Launches New Summer Flights to Funchal and Ponta Delgada
United Airlines launches new nonstop Newark-Funchal flights and expands Ponta Delgada service in summer 2025, increasing seats to…
University of Illinois Prepares for Visa Revocations Impacting Chinese Students
In May 2025, the U.S. targeted Chinese students for visa revocations based on CCP ties or study fields.…
ICE Rio Grande Valley Discovers South Texas Stash House, Arrests 16 Illegal Aliens
ICE discovered a stash house harboring 16 migrants in Mercedes, Texas, on June 1, 2025, arresting suspect Xavier…
US Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Challenging Trump Immigration Gag Rule
On June 3, 2025, a federal appeals court allowed the NAIJ lawsuit challenging the Trump-era gag rule to…
Republican Efforts for Proof of Citizenship to Vote Stall in States
The SAVE Act mandates citizenship proof for federal voters but faces Senate opposition. Texas and Florida failed bills…
Connecticut Court Blocks Federal Visa Revocation for 4 UConn, Yale Students
On June 1, 2025, Connecticut court protected four international students from visa revocation despite minor offenses. This case…
Stephen Miller Targets Home Depot and 7-Eleven for Migrant Arrests
ICE, under Stephen Miller’s directive, targets 3,000 undocumented migrants daily at sites like Home Depot. Raids in 2025…
International Students Fear Leaving U.S. Amid Trump’s Visa Threats
Strict U.S. visa policies began May 2025, suspending student visa interviews globally and targeting Chinese students for revocation.…
DHS Budget Proposal Plans to Split Up CWMD Office Functions
The Biden Administration seeks to dismantle the CWMD Office, reallocating positions and budget within DHS. While intended to…
airBaltic Launches New Direct Flights from Tallinn and Vilnius to Tirana
airBaltic launched twice-weekly direct flights from Tallinn and Vilnius to Tirana from June to September 2025, cutting travel…
Spain Travel Chaos Intensifies with Palma de Mallorca Airport Delays
On June 3, 2025, more than 100 flights at Palma de Mallorca Airport were delayed or canceled due…