Russian Embassy in Tehran Denies Blocking Visas for Wrestlers January 28 2026
The Russian Embassy attributed the Iranian wrestling team's missed travel to technical internet outages rather than a policy-driven visa refusal. This situation highlights the intersection of diplomatic vetting and technical…
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Growing Concerns for International Students Amid Fanshawe’s Operational Review
Facing a 64% drop in international enrolment, Fanshawe suspends 40 programs from Fall 2025 and requires new international students to…
DOL Pauses Some PERM Processing Ahead of Government Shutdown January 30, 2026
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