Oliver Mercer
American Family Faces Deportation from Canada After 15 Years of Settlement
The Figg family in Quebec faces deportation on September 8, 2025, after an expired work visa. Tighter rules…
Labor Immigrant Exodus Hits U.S. Grocery Market: Shortages Loom Soon
Intensified deportations and tighter immigration rules since January 2025 shrank the foreign-born workforce by about 1.5 million, causing…
Lufthansa Miles & More: 60% Bonus on Miles at 1.31 Cents Each
Miles & More switched to dynamic award pricing on June 3, 2025, ending fixed charts and Mileage Bargains.…
Lufthansa Takes Delivery of First 787-9 with Allegris Cabins in Frankfurt
Lufthansa’s first Allegris 787-9 arrived in Frankfurt August 30, 2025, and will start FRA–YYZ service October 9, 2025.…
Why CNMI Grants Visa Waivers to Chinese Nationals, Not the U.S. Mainland
The CNMI’s 2025 local visa waiver lets Chinese nationals enter CNMI with Form I-736 for short stays up…
Delta Drops Blended Winglets in Favor of Split Scimitar Upgrades Across Fleet
Delta will fit split scimitar winglets on all modifiable aircraft by end of 2025, saving ~2–3% fuel versus…
Labour to Unveil 2025 Rules for Migrants and Border Security Overhaul
Labour’s 2025 immigration reforms (White Paper and Bill) raise skill and language thresholds, extend ILR to 10 years,…
Ground stop at Bush Airport lasts until 1 p.m. due to severe storms
Severe storms prompted an FAA ground stop at IAH on August 31, 2025, until 1 p.m.; delays of…
U.S. Revokes Abbas, 80 Palestinian Officials’ Visas Ahead of UNGA 2025
The U.S. revoked visas for Mahmoud Abbas and about 80 Palestinian officials on August 29, 2025, citing national…
Thousands Rally Against Immigration in Australia, Clash With Police Erupts
Clashes at nationwide anti-immigration rallies on August 31, 2025, highlighted debate over Australia’s migration overhaul: a 185,000 cap…
Portugal Airport Strikes 2025: What Travellers Should Know for Fall and Winter
SIMA-led ground staff plan strikes across Portugal from September 2025 to January 2026, focusing on weekends and holiday…
Australia pledges citizenship pathway for Tuvaluans under world-first Falepili Union
The Falepili Union Treaty (operational 2025) offers Tuvaluans a permanent migration pathway to Australia via a ballot opened…
Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Again as Restructuring Continues
On August 29, 2025, Spirit Airlines filed Chapter 11 again after prior cuts failed; it will keep operating,…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s asylum bid: a smart but risky legal strategy
After an acknowledged wrongful deportation to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. custody and filed a…
14,000 US-bound Returns: UN Findings Highlight Border Crackdown Impact
Record low border apprehensions in mid-2025 follow strict policies: zero parole, expedited removals, CBP One scheduling, and Mexican…