Purdue International Freshmen Drop to Lowest Since 2004
Purdue’s fall 2025 class includes 525 international freshmen (5%), the lowest since 2004. A nearly 7% drop at…
O’Hare Implements Ground Delay Program Amid FAA Staffing Shortages
Severe controller shortages amid a 41-day government shutdown forced the FAA to activate a ground delay program at…
Eurocontrol Urges Expanded Use of CPDLC Text Messaging in ATC
Eurocontrol urged faster adoption of CPDLC on November 6, 2025, arguing text clearances cut errors, save time, and…
NTSB Final Report: Improper Maintenance Caused AA 737 Runway Overrun
NTSB found improper maintenance—reversed right brake lines and swapped left wheel-speed wiring—caused autobrake disarm and a runway overrun…
Home Office apologises for Crowborough asylum plan handling
After a criticized announcement to house 600 asylum seekers at Crowborough Army Training Camp, the Home Office apologized.…
FAA Closes Western DFW Side Amid Shutdown Staffing Shortage
On November 9, 2025, FAA closed DFW's west side due to controller shortages amid the government shutdown. The…
FAA Bans Private Jets at 12 Major US Airports Over Staffing Shortages
Facing an air traffic controller shortage worsened by the government shutdown, the FAA barred private jets from 12…
Quebec Overhauls Immigration Streams: PEQ Closure and PSTQ Shift
Quebec will cap permanent residents at 45,000 from 2026, close PEQ on November 19, 2025, and set temporary…
Post-Shutdown Flight Cancellations Persist as Staffing Strains Mount
A prolonged government shutdown led the FAA to mandate phased flight cuts at 40 major hubs, reducing schedules…
Australia Replaces MD111 with New Student Visa Directive
From 14 November 2025, MD115 introduces a three-tier processing system for Student visa subclass 500, adding a slowest…
Independent Analyses Contradict DHS Deportation Claims Since January
Independent data challenge DHS assertions that deportations surged and mostly involved criminals. TRAC counts ~272,000 removals in FY2024;…
Texas Highway Patrol Expands Task Force to Enforce Immigration Law
A late 2025 statewide 287(g) agreement lets 3,500+ Texas troopers question immigration status, arrest for migration violations, and…
Chicago Mayor Johnson urges UN probe into U.S. immigration crackdown
Mayor Brandon Johnson asked the U.N. Human Rights Council to investigate U.S. immigration enforcement, citing raids on everyday…
Why 200 Areas Won’t Fix Home Office Payments to Asylum Seekers in Hotels
A Home Office scheme offering payments to move asylum seekers out of hotels is unlikely to scale. Over…