Shashank Singh
China Extends Visa-Free Travel for Most of Europe Through End of 2026
China's extended visa-free policy allows 30-day stays for many European and global citizens through December 2026. While beneficial…
Corporate Restructuring Versus Name Change Affects H-1B Workers
Managing H-1B petitions during corporate changes requires distinguishing between mere name changes and structural reorganizations. While name changes…
Private Plane Enters Runway Forcing Abort of Southwest Flight 4996 at San Antonio International Airport Amid Pilot Deviation Inquiry
A Southwest flight in San Antonio aborted its takeoff at 100+ mph to avoid a private plane on…
Gunfire and Blasts Hit Diori Hamani International Airport Niamey Near Abdourahamane Tiani’s Base
Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport was the site of a major security breach on January 29, 2026. Gunmen…
DHS Ends Maine Surge After Senator Collins Secures End to Enhanced Immigration Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ended its 'enhanced activities' in Maine following a brief surge that resulted in…
U.S. Judge Blocks Operation Parris Detentions Protecting Minnesota Refugees
A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked ICE's Operation PARRIS, preventing the arrest of vetted refugees lacking green…
Indiana Senate Advances Senate Bill 76 (SB 76) Authored by Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne)
Indiana's Senate Bill 76 expands state-level immigration enforcement by mandating local cooperation with ICE detainers and penalizing non-compliance.…
China Cancels All Flights on 49 Air Routes Including Shanghai–tokyo Haneda and Beijing Daxing–osaka Kansai
Airlines have suspended 49 routes between China and Japan for February 2026 amid rising political tensions and a…
Home Sales to Foreigners in Türkiye Fall as Citizenship by Investment Debate Intensifies
Türkiye's foreign real estate market is facing a downturn driven by rising prices and a massive crackdown on…
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…
Colorado Voters Will Decide Initiative 95 Requiring Police to Notify U.S. ICE
Colorado's Initiative 95, certified for the 2026 ballot, proposes a constitutional requirement for local police to report specific…
Vilnius Airport Suspended After Weather Balloons Carry Smuggled Cigarettes
Authorities at Vilnius Airport are now frequently suspending flights due to balloons from Belarus used for smuggling. This…
UK Govt Announces Business Rates Relief for Pubs and Live Music Venues
The UK government is providing a 15% business rates discount for pubs and live music venues starting April…
India and EU Sign Mobility Pact Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi
A new India-EU Mobility Pact simplifies visa processes for Indian professionals and students. While it isn't an automatic…
UN Experts Warn of Child Rights Violations in U.S. Immigration Procedures
UN experts and advocates are raising alarms over the treatment of children in U.S. immigration custody. As legal…