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Spicejet Starts 4 Fujairah Repatriation Flights to India. Here’s How to Book
SpiceJet operated 12 special repatriation flights from Fujairah to India on March 3-4, 2024, while resuming regular schedules to Delhi and Mumbai.
UK Government Charters Flight from Muscat International Tonight for British Nationals
UK initiates emergency repatriation flights from Muscat for British nationals; travelers must wait for Foreign Office confirmation before…
Alaska Senate Bill 73 Seeks to Overhaul Marijuana Taxes, Sen. Matt Claman Leads
Alaska SB 73 proposes overhauling the state's weight-based cannabis tax and registration rules to support a struggling legal…
California Cannabis Sales Fall Under $4 Billion as Tax Turmoil Hits Industry
California reports $255.1M in Q4 cannabis tax revenue, refuting claims of a market collapse despite a 60% illicit…
Senate Panel Reviews Naturalization Bills for Foreign Athletes Targeting Olympics
The Philippine Senate Committee begins reviewing four bills to grant naturalization to foreign athletes ahead of the 2028…
Canada Pledges $100 Million for Indian Students in Talent and Innovation Strategy
Canada launches a major Talent Strategy with India, featuring $100M for scholarships, 13 university partnerships, and streamlined visa…
Supreme Court Weighs If Tax Foreclosure Sales Breach Takings and Excessive Fines
The Supreme Court weighs if homeowners are entitled to fair market value or just auction surplus when counties…
Alberta Considers Cutting Film and Television Tax Credit as 30% Rate Faces 22% Review
Alberta keeps its 22-30% film tax credits but industry concerns grow over a fixed $105M annual cap and…
Homeland Security Adds $2,965 Premium Processing Fee for Work Visas
USCIS raised premium processing fees on March 1, 2026, with common employment-based costs hitting $2,965 to counter inflation…
Ottawa Ends Priority Processing for Iranian Work Permits Under Updated Temporary Policy
Canada's special immigration program for Iranians expired March 1, 2026, ending priority processing and open work permit access…