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From 25% to 50%: How Passport Ownership Doubled Since 2006 (and What 2026 Data Reveals)

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative changed everything. Today, nearly 170 million U.S. passport documents are in circulation, yet a surprisingly large share of Americans still do not have one.

inkl · Jun 22

Haiti TPS Termination Challenged Over Claims Noem Terminated Protections Without Mandatory State Dept. Input

Newly unsealed emails reveal a USCIS official admitted former Secretary Kristi Noem elected to terminate protections without a State Department recommendation regarding Haiti's conditions

Latin Times · Jun 18

Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Vali Nasr, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University and former adviser to the US State Department, explained that "the war is ending in Iran's favour" and that "the outcome is definitely not favourable to Israel". "It's very difficult not to see…

France 24 · Jun 18

Zohran Mamdani wanted to meet Colombian president Gustavo Petro who posted 'Heil Hitler' on X. Trump said 'No'

It was supposed to be New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's first meeting with a foreign leader but President Donald Trump nixed the scheduled meeting of Mamdani with Colombian president Gustavo Petro, a fellow democratic socialist. The Washington Post reported that the Colombian government quietly called off the meeting after a…

The Times of India · Jun 11

US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until October

The US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. This means Indian investors seeking permanent residency through the EB-5 program will have to wait until the new fiscal year begins to apply. Visa allocations will reset for FY2027.

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan

Foreign workers building a sprawling $350 million American Consulate in Milan say they were paid less than $2 an hour after being promised fair wages

AAP · Jun 11

$350 million State Dept project rocked by claims workers earned less than $2 an hour

Foreign workers building a sprawling $350 million American Consulate in Milan say they were paid less than $2 an hour after being promised fair wages

The Independent UK · Jun 11

The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate

The U.S. has launched airstrikes against Iran, and President Donald Trump says more are coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region

The Independent UK · Jun 10

US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visas

The US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and secure US citizenship for their children. This action, part of the Trump administration's efforts to curb immigration system abuse, involved shutting down companies that coached applicants and arranged travel…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

‘Troubling’ Trump health deals with Africa jeopardise human rights, report says

Report from Human Rights Watch says countries should be ‘wary’ of US push for agreements with individual African nations

The Independent UK · Jun 10