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Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump fro...
"They are not Japanese, predominantly Pakistani Muslim rape gangs": Rupert Lowe reignites UK Grooming Gang inquiry debateBritish MP Rupert Lowe has reignited debate over grooming gangs, challenging the term "Asian grooming gangs" and calling them "Pakistani Mu...
Ireland tightens family reunification rules for migrants and refugeesIreland is introducing stricter family reunification rules starting June 12, 2026. Irish citizens and certain non-EEA nationals will need h...
Australia says net migration down as far-right popularity surgesAustralia's immigration levels fell last year, official data showed on Thursday, as its centre-left government seeks to combat an ascendent...
New Zealand cracks down on visa breaches, flags nearly 100 migrants in major immigration compliance operationNew Zealand authorities have launched a major operation targeting immigration violations. Ninety-eight migrants were identified for breachi...
To drive up NRI investments, banks make FCNR deposits attractive with up to 7.1% return on dollar depositsIndia saw inflows topping $155 billion in 2025-26 via remittances. Add another estimated $50 billion from this scheme which will run until ...
Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It's his latest 'MAGA' pick in Republican primariesWashington buzzes as President Donald Trump endorses Representative Mike Collins in Georgia's heated Senate runoff, where Collins goes head...
Swiss head to polls in divisive anti-immigration voteSwiss citizens vote Sunday on two key referendums. One proposal aims to cap the nation's population at 10 million, potentially impacting im...
Amit Shah reviews support plan for panel on demographic shiftUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed arrangements for a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee, formed recently, wil...
Banks court wealthy Indian diaspora in $50 billion deposit driveIndian banks are launching a global campaign to attract over $50 billion in deposits from the diaspora. This initiative aims to strengthen ...
Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected ...
US Congress approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdownThe US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion bill funding President Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown through the rest of hi...
US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border PatrolCongress has approved a 70 billion dollar funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. The House passed the meas...
UK to reimburse visa costs for firms bringing in overseas workersBritain is now reimbursing visa fees for fast-growing tech and innovation companies hiring international talent. This initiative, targeting...
US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
Canada: Quebec expands special work permits to spouses of permanent residence candidatesQuebec is offering new work permits to spouses of skilled worker applicants. This temporary measure, effective June 5, 2026, eases requirem...
US Senate approves $70 billion for Trump's immigration crackdownThe US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown, handing the president a major vi...
UK's Russell Group calls for tougher action on student visa fraudLeading UK universities, the Russell Group, are calling for a focused strategy against student visa fraud. They emphasize that isolated cas...
US DHS chief Mullin signals flexibility on $100,000 H-1B visa feeHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the DHS can waive a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee in specific cases, potentially easing em...
Trump orders tighter banking scrutiny of undocumented migrants, warns of account seizuresPresident Trump announced an executive order to shut down and seize funds from bank accounts supporting illegal immigration or holding welf...