Air India 787 Crash Probe Deepens Tussle Among Investigators
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashed after fuel control switches moved to CUTOFF, stopping fuel…
Draft rules on flight power banks worry producers and consumers
China now prohibits non-3C-certified power banks on domestic flights, restricts passengers to two units under 160 Wh combined,…
Iran to Boycott 2026 World Cup Draw in US Over Visa Dispute
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington after visas were denied to senior federation officials…
UAE Halts Most Visas for Pakistanis with Ordinary Passports
The UAE has largely stopped issuing tourist, visit and work visas to Pakistani green passport holders since late…
Trump Unveils Reverse Migration Plan to Halt Third-World Immigration
The November 2025 "reverse migration" policy halts many entries from countries labeled "Third World," targets 19 nations, stops…
Constant Fear for Myanmar Nationals as TPS Ends and Risk Returns
The U.S. will end TPS for almost 4,000 Myanmar nationals on Jan. 26, 2026, with DHS citing improved…
GOP Seeks Permanent Muslim Immigration Ban After Soldier’s Death
After a U.S. soldier's killing, Republicans floated a permanent ban on Muslim immigration built on Executive Order 14161…
Immigrant Advocates Brace for Tougher U.S. Citizenship Rules in 2025
Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS expands the civics pool to 128 questions and ups oral questions to 20,…
Beckstrom Dies in DC Shooting; National Guard, Trump Responds
Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died after a shooting near Farragut West; fellow Guardsman Andrew Wolfe is in grave condition.…
Trump: Permanently Pause Migration from Third World Countries
Following a November 26 ambush that killed a National Guard specialist and wounded another, Trump vowed to permanently…
Green Card Interviews Turn to Detentions: ICE Arrests
ICE arrests during USCIS Green Card interviews in San Diego—reported in at least six marriage‑based cases—have sparked fear.…
US Reexamines Green Cards for 19 Countries Amid Crackdown
The administration ordered a broad reassessment of green cards for nationals from 19 countries after a November shooting.…
Shooting Sparks FBI Terrorism Probe, Renews Asylum Vetting Debate
A November 26 National Guard shooting prompted an FBI terrorism probe. Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal, granted asylum April 2025,…
Ethiopia Advances Bishoftu Airport as Africa’s Next Major Aviation Hub
Bishoftu International Airport is a major greenfield project near Addis Ababa. Phase one costs USD 12.5 billion, aims…