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Want a green card? Leave the United States first

Foreign nationals temporarily in the U.S. must now apply for green cards from their home countries, according to a new USCIS policy. This change requires individuals seeking permanent residency to complete the process abroad, a move criticized by immigrant aid groups as potentially endangering vulnerable migrants.

The Economic Times

ICE Arrests Sister Of Cuba Military Conglomerate Chief In Miami As U.S. Ramps Up Pressure On Havana

U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained the sister of the woman who heads Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), Cuba's powerful military-run conglomerate, in Miami, as Washington continues to ramp up pressure against Havana.

International Business Times

Trump’s face should be left off new passports, Dems say in letter to Marco Rubio

The president and his supporters have shown a zeal for plastering Trump’s face across official documents and Washington landmarks

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US Colleges Warn of International Student Crisis as Visa Delays Threaten Fall 2026 Enrollment

US higher education groups are urging the Trump administration to expedite student visa processing, as delays, travel bans, and stricter screening threaten Fall 2026 international enrollment.

Latin Times

Trump Administration Plans to Admit up to 10,000 More White South African Refugees Into the United States

The administration claimed through an emergency notice to Congress that "unforeseen developments in South Africa created an emergency refugee situation"

Latin Times

‘Great unforced errors’: Foreign policy crises rise, yet Trump permanently slashes diplomats and gives jobs to his family and friends

State Department evaluation now come with a check for loyalty.

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Israel Reportedly Preparing For The Possibility That Iran War Will Resume Soon

Israel is preparing for the possibility that the war in Iran will resume soon, according to a new report.

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Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by US, minister says

Sierra Leone has agreed to take in hundreds of West African migrants who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister has said – the latest deal as part of the Trump administration's bid to accelerate removals.

Radio France Internationale

Israel Reportedly Preparing For The Possibility That Iran War Will Resume Soon

Israel is preparing for the possibility that the war in Iran will resume soon, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Alleged Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited from Colombia To the U.S. On Terror And Drug Charges

The first alleged Tren de Aragua leader extradited into the United States arrived in Houston to face federal terrorism and international drug trafficking charges, marking a new phase in Washington's criminal case against the Venezuelan gang.

Latin Times

Chinese Firms Used AI Satellites to Show Iran Exactly Where US Troops Were Stationed in the Middle East

The US sanctioned three Chinese satellite firms for using AI to identify and publish the locations of American military assets, giving Iran targeting intelligence for the cost of a subscription.

International Business Times UK

Texas mother raised twins alone for 18 years while ex-husband owed her $56K in child support. Then payments started showing up out of nowhere

Better late than never.

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Bad news for Indian Green Card applicants: Final Action Dates for EB-1, EB-2 retrogress in June 2026 visa bulletin

The June 2026 visa bulletin published by the State Department offered little to no hope for Indian Green Card hopefuls as the queue became longer, increasing the waiting time. To break it down, India's Final Action Date for the EB-1 category moved back by three and a half months to…

The Times of India

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US

The United States is easing travel rules for World Cup fans. Foreign visitors from countries that qualified for the tournament and bought tickets will no longer need to pay large visa bonds. This change applies to citizens from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tunisia.

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Marco Rubio says Cuba's leaders must go as US offers country €85 million in aid

Cuba lost the source for around half its fuel needs when US forces snatched Venezuela’s president in a stunning January raid, with his successor complying with US pressure not to aid the island.

The Economic Times

US Visa Bulletin June 2026: Green card backlog worsens as EB-1, EB-2 dates move backward for Indians

The June 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant setbacks for Indian applicants in employment-based green card categories, with EB-1 and EB-2 final action dates retrogressing due to high demand. The State Department warns of further delays or unavailability if annual visa limits are reached, impacting the EB-5 unreserved category as well.

The Economic Times

US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans

The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup. The State Department said it would waive the bonds for team members competing in World Cup matches in the United States as well…

The Economic Times

US to impose visa curbs on 13 people linked to Indian firm over fentanyl

America has placed visa restrictions on thirteen individuals connected to Indian online pharmacy KS International Traders. These individuals are linked to the company for selling fake prescription pills containing fentanyl. The U.S. State Department stated the company generated revenue through trafficking this dangerous substance. This action follows previous sanctions against…

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The Independent UK

US drops $15,000 World Cup fan visa requirement

The World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico gets underway in less than a month

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Record number of Americans are leaving the country and renouncing their citizenship for good, report says

In the aggregate, as many as 295,000 more people may have left the U.S. than immigrated there in 2025, according to one study

International Business Times

U.S. Sanctions Nine Chinese and Hong Kong Entities for Arming Iran — Days Before Trump's Summit With Xi

Whether Trump raises the sanctions directly with Xi next week — or whether Beijing uses them as a negotiating chip — may say more about the true state of U.S.-China relations than any summit communiqué.

The Independent UK

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military said Thursday that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”

The Independent UK

US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns

The State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support

Axios

Rubio announces new Cuba sanctions

The new sanctions show the Trump administration is pushing forward for regime change in Cuba.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv accuses Moscow of violating ceasefire with missile and drone strikes

Worst Russian strikes of the year throughout eastern Ukraine kill 27 people in hours leading up to Kyiv's ceasefire

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