Japan sees sharp rise in visa issuance, led by Chinese nationals
Japan issued 7.2 million visas in 2024, a 73% increase from 2023, mainly to Chinese nationals. New visa…
Articles by & updated by Shashank Singh
India-Pak conflict ceasefire prompts reopening of 32 airports
After an India-Pakistan ceasefire on May 10, 2025, India reopened 32 key northern and western airports. Around 1,500…
Smart ID Cards Open to Naturalised Citizens at Last
From May 2025, naturalised citizens and permanent residents in South Africa can apply for Smart ID cards. This…
Indian strike damages Rahim Yar Khan’s Sheikh Zayed International Airport
India’s May 2025 airstrike on Rahim Yar Khan’s Sheikh Zayed International Airport halted flights, destroyed key facilities, including…
Can ICE Access Airline Passenger Data Through Secure Flight?
ICE and TSA are sharing passenger data in 2026 to track and arrest undocumented travelers at 14 U.S.…
Zimbabwe launches Online Border Management System to ease travel and trade
Zimbabwe’s new Online Border Management System and e-visa platform boost border efficiency, speed up entry, and enhance security.…
F-1 visa denials for Indian students reach highest level in a decade
The US F-1 student visa rejection rate for Indian applicants hit 41% in 2023-24, a new ten-year high.…
Indian Student Defies Deportation Threat, Graduates Strong
The 2025 mass termination of F-1 student visas under the Trump administration devastated thousands, mainly Indian students. Krish…
Trump Administration Shuts Border in Bold Immigration Move
Major Trump-era immigration changes close the border, restrict asylum, end programs like TPS, and expand interior enforcement. Most…