Robert Pyne
Taiwan Boosts Tourism with New Visa-Free Entry Extension
Taiwan's visa-free entry extension for Philippines, Thailand, and Brunei lasts until July 2026. Group visa simplifications and the…
Forget UAE Golden Visa: Bahrain Residency Offers More Freedom, Lower Costs
The Bahrain Golden Residency grants a 10-year renewable permit at lower cost and with fewer restrictions than the…
New Zealand Unveils Plan to Double Education Exports and Boost Work Rights
Effective November 2025, New Zealand raises student work hours to 25 per week, includes exchange students, and targets…
UK Travelers Urged to Apply for ESTA Before Potential US Fee Changes
The US ESTA fee for UK travelers remains $21 in 2025, while the UK raised ETA fees to…
Migrants Build New Lives in Mexico as U.S. Asylum Doors Close
U.S. asylum restrictions since 2025 block most seekers at the border, while Mexican asylum remains accessible. Migrants face…
Guam Seeks Incentives to Support Korean Air’s Expanded Flights
In 2025, Korean Air tripled daily flights between Seoul Incheon and Guam, supported by Guam’s incentives to boost…
Long Lines and Missed Flights Cause Frustration at St. Louis Airport
In July 2025, STL airport congestion worsens due to summer travel and mandatory REAL ID enforcement. Travelers should…
HHS Officially Bans Federal Health Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
HHS’s July 2025 policy excludes undocumented immigrants from numerous federal health and social programs, demands immediate provider compliance,…
United Airlines Flight UA32 Declares Emergency and Diverts to Seattle
United Airlines Flight UA32 diverted to Seattle safely on July 12-13, 2025, after declaring an emergency. The Boeing…
Midair Passenger Fight Forces London–Cancun Flight’s Emergency US Landing
A fight on TUI Airways Flight BY49 forced an emergency landing in Bangor, Maine. Two disruptive passengers were…
Local Police Navigate Challenges of Participation in ICE Immigration Raids
ICE escalated arrests with police support in mid-2025, leading to legislative efforts and DHS rules limiting enforcement at…
How US Immigration Raids Disrupt Summer Berries and Barbecues
The 2025 U.S. immigration budget hike boosts raids and detentions, affecting agriculture labor, fresh produce availability, and immigrant…
U.S. Government Accuses Iowa Court of Overreach in UI Student Case
The Iowa court’s injunction protects UI and nationwide international students from deportation after sudden F-1 visa revocations. This…
US Immigration Memo Details Expanded Deportation to Third Countries
The 2025 Supreme Court decision permits the U.S. to deport immigrants to third countries with minimal notice and…
Sanctuary City and State Status in North Carolina for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025
Senate Bill 153 in North Carolina mandates ICE cooperation and bans sanctuary campuses but faces a governor’s veto.…