Nigeria ends Visa-on-Arrival, shifts to eVisa system from May 2025
From May 2025, Nigeria switches to a digital eVisa system, ending Visa-on-Arrival. Applications are fully online, with approvals…
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U.S. and China Strike Surprise Trade Deal Breakthrough
The May 12, 2025 US-China trade deal delivers a 115% tariff reduction, a 90-day trade pause, and joint…
REAL ID Deadline 2025: Use Passport Book or Card for Domestic Flights
TSA enforcement of REAL ID began May 7, 2025, requiring most adult flyers to show a compliant state…
Trump Supercharges Immigration Detention With Private Prisons
Trump’s administration is doubling immigration detention capacity, granting lucrative contracts to private companies and local jails. Reduced federal…
Vancouver International Airport and Waterfront Station bomb threats false
Vancouver International Airport and Waterfront Station experienced bomb threats on May 11, 2025. Both were false 'swatting' alarms,…
Dual citizenship not a factor in Israel hostage rescue, says Isaac Herzog
President Herzog reaffirmed in Germany that dual citizenship does not impact Israel’s efforts to rescue hostages from Gaza.…
Keir Starmer reveals UK immigration reforms extending residency rule
Keir Starmer’s UK immigration overhaul doubles residency before settlement to ten years, tightens skilled worker and language standards,…
ICE Deportation Flights Slam Mexico After Trump Order
ICE deportation flights to Mexico have surged under the Trump administration, overwhelming Mexican reception systems and increasing costs.…
Lithuanian conservatives push to revoke citizenship for Russia support
Lithuania is considering stricter citizenship laws targeting dual and naturalized citizens publicly supporting Russia. Residence permits for Russians…