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Malaysia Welcomes Indian Tourists with Visa-Free Entry for Visit Malaysia 2026
Malaysia is expanding its appeal to Indian travelers with visa-free entry through 2026 and a strong tourism campaign. Visitors can stay up to 30 days, but...
3 U.S. Cardinals Condemn Iran War and Mass Deportations on 60 Minutes
U.S. Cardinals Cupich, McElroy, and Tobin denounce the Iran war and mass deportations as moral failures in a…
Saudi Arabia Freezes Makkah Entry for Hajj 2026, Suspends Umrah Visas
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13, 2026, and orders Umrah pilgrims to exit by April 18…
UAE Eases Visa Rules, Sparking Travel Surge to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE 2026 visa reforms expand entry options and digital processing, driving record tourism in Dubai and Abu Dhabi…
Australia Tightens Student Visas Under Simplified Framework, 40% Indian Rejections
Australia's student visa rejection rate for Indian applicants hit 40% in February 2026, the highest in two decades,…
Japan Freezes Specified Skilled Worker Type 1 Visa Applications for Food Service Sector
Japan suspends overseas food service visa applications for fiscal 2026 due to quota limits; new approvals for restaurant…
Swedish Businesses Urge Fast Work Permit Exemption for 152 Occupations at 100% Median Salary
Swedish businesses urge the government to approve a 152-occupation exemption list as work permit salary thresholds rise to…
Dignity Act of 2025 Would Fast-Track O-1 Visas for STEM Phd Graduates
The Dignity Act of 2025 proposes fast-tracking O-1 visas for U.S. STEM PhD graduates by presuming eligibility, though…
Costa Rica Takes U.S. Deportees Under Third-Country Agreement as Shield of Americas
Costa Rica accepts the first flight of 25 third-country deportees from the U.S. under the new 2026 Shield…
DHS Weighs CBP Pullback at California Sanctuary City Airports, Threatens Visa Processing
DHS may stop international flight processing at sanctuary city airports in 2026, threatening major travel disruptions for citizens…