Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Income Tax Relief, Solar Tax Credits Hit $40 Million Cap
Hawaii locks in 2026 income tax relief for families, adds a 13% rate for top earners, and caps…
Homeland Security Reviews Federal Medical Cannabis Reclassification to Schedule III
The DOJ moved medical cannabis to Schedule III in 2026, granting tax relief to operators while maintaining strict…
India Hikes Customs Duty on Gold and Silver to 15%, Cites West Asia Crisis
India hikes gold and silver import duties to 15% as of May 13, 2026, to curb the trade…
United Nations Warns Equatorial Guinea Over U.S. Deportees at Risk of Third-Country Return
UN experts warn that U.S. deportations to Equatorial Guinea in 2026 risk 'chain refoulement' for migrants with established…
8.6 Million New Yorkers Get REAL Ids as State DMV Prepares for Domestic Air Travel
New York says 8.6 million residents now have REAL ID-compliant identification for domestic air travel. The count includes…
Bali Immigration Tightens Tourist Visa Rules on Unpaid Work and Social Media Deals
Bali immigration 2026: Tourist visas now strictly prohibit remote work, volunteering, and social media collaborations. E33G KITAS required…
Thailand Plans 30-Day Visa-Free Stay Limit in 2026 to Curb Abuse by Criminals
Thailand to reduce visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days in 2026 to curb illegal activity. Most tourists…
Italian Visa Centers Ban Third-Party Submissions, VMS and Almaviva Enforce Rule
Italy bans third-party visa agents in Russia after a corruption scandal, requiring in-person applications and causing processing delays…
Court Blocks ICE Access to Medicaid Data in 22 States Amid Deportation Push
ICE gained access to Medicaid data for 79 million people, though a 2026 court ruling limits sharing in…
Romania Introduces D/AM1 and D/AM2 Visas with Stricter Employer Rules
Romania launches a digital work permit system on August 8, 2026, introducing D/AM1 and D/AM2 visas with stricter…
U.S. Waives $15,000 Visa Bond for 2026 FIFA World Cup Fans with FIFA Pass
U.S. waives $15,000 visa bond for 2026 World Cup fans using the FIFA PASS system, removing financial barriers…
Cairo International Airport Launches Digital Visa-On-Arrival System with QR Code
Egypt launches digital visa-on-arrival at Cairo Airport, replacing paper stamps with QR codes to ease congestion and modernize…
Trump Vows to End DACA as Dreamer Processing Times in Arizona Surge
Arizona DACA renewal times have spiked to 70 days in 2026, threatening work permits and driver's licenses as…
Amnesty International and Human Rights First Urge Poland to Halt ICE Deportations to Ukraine
Amnesty International and Human Rights First urge Poland to stop facilitating U.S. ICE deportation flights of Ukrainians into…