Oliver Mercer
Shutdown Triggers Air Traffic Controller Shortages, Delays Nationwide
The October 2025 shutdown worsened chronic air traffic controller shortages, forcing unpaid essential staff to work and triggering…
Flights From Adani’s Navi Mumbai Airport Begin in December 2025
Navi Mumbai International Airport will start commercial flights in December 2025 after an October 8 inauguration. Phase 1…
Aadhaar Not Proof of Birth, Residence, or Citizenship, CEC Says
The Election Commission clarified on Oct 6, 2025 that Aadhaar only proves identity and cannot establish birth, residence,…
Duffy to discuss shutdown impact on Newark Airport
With the shutdown in its sixth day, Newark Liberty faces strains as controllers and TSA officers work unpaid.…
Lithuania: Balloons Carrying Cigarettes Force Vilnius Airport Closure
In 2023, 25 helium balloons from Belarus entered Lithuanian airspace, prompting a temporary Vilnius Airport closure after two…
ICE Expands 24/7 Social Media Surveillance to Target Deportation Leads
In 2025 ICE will launch a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance unit with about 30 contractors to scan public…
Nasiriyah International Airport 85% complete, opening by 2025 year-end
Nasiriyah International Airport is 85% complete and set to open by end-2025, with runway finished, exterior 95% complete,…
Fragmented Legal System and Deportation Threat Hinder College Access
Access to U.S. colleges for undocumented students is uneven: admission rules and tuition depend on state and campus.…
US OPT Scams: Unpaid Work Triggers F-1 Visa Panic Today
Authorities are auditing OPT and STEM OPT employers after scams involving fake payrolls and unpaid work. STEM OPT…
Etihad Resumes Zanzibar Summer Service for 2026 with Four Weekly Flights
From June 14–September 6, 2026, Etihad will operate four weekly Airbus A320 flights between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar…
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Invitations to PNP and AIP in 2025
In September 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador issued 570 ITAs across two draws, boosted PNP nominations to 2,050 for…
New York ICE Detainees Struggle to Communicate with Attorneys
Attorneys and advocates report that New York jails holding ICE detainees block or delay calls, video visits, and…
Sweden to raise work permit salary threshold to 33,390 SEK monthly
Sweden raises the work-permit minimum salary to SEK 29,680 from June 17, 2025 (80% of median). A planned…
Top Reasons People Move to Canada: Quality of Life and Opportunities
In 2025 Canada attracts newcomers with universal healthcare, strong schools, and clear immigration pathways like Express Entry and…
Canada’s PGWP Decline Deepens Chronic Labour Gaps in 2025
Projected PGWP approvals will decline about 30% in 2025 to roughly 143,600 due to stricter eligibility rules and…