US travel ban on 39 countries comes into effect; check full list here

The expanded US travel ban announced late last year is now officially in force. As of January 1, 2026, citizens from 39 countries are facing either full or partial restrictions on entering the United States, under a new White House proclamation issued by the Trump administration.The move was first flagged on December 4, 2025, when […]

New US rule to bar asylum over security, health risks takes effect from December 31. Who are to be affected?

The US administration has announced a new rule under which asylum access could be rejected on health risk grounds. The rules were drafted during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 in President Donald Trump’s first term but its implementation date was delayed. The Department of Homeland Security announced that the final rule of 2025, modified from […]

The ‘Trump Effect’ on Global Elections

new video loaded: The ‘Trump Effect’ on Global Elections President Trump has become a common theme in races around the world. Our Canada bureau chief, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, gives a rundown of some of the results. By Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Melanie Bencosme, Karen Hanley, Laura Salaberry and James Surdam December 30, 2025 Source link

Biometric entry-exit at US border: New rule for non-US citizens, Green Card holders comes into effect today

From December 26, mandatory biometric checking of all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, at border points comes into effect. This means their photographs would be taken by US Customs and Border Protection officials at every entry and exit point across airports, land crossings and seaports. This new rule is applicable to all non-US citizens […]

‘Prolonged leave or work from India’: Immigration attorney says H-1B visa appointment cancelations will have ‘devastating’ effect on US economy

As the State Department pushed hundreds of H-1B visa appointments in India to 2026 without any warning, the impact will be devastating, immigration attorney Ellen Freeman wrote on her LinkedIn, adding that US economy will suffer too as Indian workers are now stuck in their own country. H-1B candidates started receiving emails from the consulate […]

The Zohran Effect: 50,000 apply to work in Mamdani’s administration | World News

New York City’s incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani has sparked an extraordinary wave of interest before even stepping into City Hall. His transition team revealed that more than 50,000 people have already applied through the official portal, transition2025.com, hoping to secure a role in the administration he promises will put working people at the centre of […]

UAE travel alert: Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially in effect; what every traveler must know | World News

Starting October 12, 2025, UAE travelers must provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, upon entering the EU/ AI representational image for illustrative purposes only As of today, October 12, the European Union’s long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) is officially in effect. The new system replaces the traditional manual passport stamping with a fully digital […]

What is the Fujiwhara Effect: Understanding how Atlantic storms Humberto and 94L could threaten the US East Coast | World News

The Atlantic Ocean may witness one of meteorology’s rarest and most intriguing phenomena this week as Tropical Storm Humberto and a nearby developing system, Invest 94L, move closer together. These storms could interact through the Fujiwhara Effect, a complex dynamic where two cyclonic systems orbit around a shared center. While more common in the western […]

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni greets US aide with ‘namaste’; netizens call it ‘Modi effect’ – Watch | World News

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni greets US aide with ‘namaste’; netizens call it ‘Modi effect’ (Source: ANI) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to the United States for the multilateral meeting on Monday has drawn attention on social media.During her arrival at a multilateral summit, Meloni was seen greeting US chief of protocol Monica Crowley with […]

How the US student loan ‘cliff effect’ could add years and tens of thousands to your repayments

US student loan changes extend repayment terms up to 25 years. (AI Image) Millions of student loan borrowers in the US are set to face longer repayment timelines and significantly higher lifetime loan costs under a revised version of the federal Standard Repayment Plan. The redesigned plan, introduced as part of President Donald Trump’s “big […]