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State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications

The State Department has ordered nonprofit public libraries to stop taking passport applications, cutting off a popular local service

The Independent UK

Trump eyes passport travel ban for parents with unpaid bills

The number of people who could be affected was not immediately clear

The Independent UK

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say

Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made

The Independent UK

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Syria joining anti-IS coalition 'marks a new chapter' in global security, US envoy says

The U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group has welcomed Syria as its 90th member

The Independent UK

'When your studies are over...': Expert advises how to answer officer's trick question for US student visa interview

Immigration attorney Brad Bernstein offered five simple tips to students looking for visas for higher studies in the US at a time when the US authorities are weighing every visa request carefully and rejecting more than ever, citing various reasons. Bernstein said the applicants must show strong ties to their…

The Times of India

Elon Musk will be deposed along with DOGE staffers over USAID dismantling

Destruction of world's largest humanitarian programme was done without formal authority or official oversight, former USAID employees claim

The Independent UK

'Former H-1B': Indian-American community celebrates Balaji Krishnamoorthy becoming Uber CFO amid ongoing visa row

The appointment of Indian-origin Balaji Krishnamoorthy as the CFO of Uber came at a time when the hatred against Indians is at its peak on social media. H-1B visa program that allows US companies to hire skilled employees from outside the country, is under scrutiny on allegations of misuse and…

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EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials supply chains

The joint arrangement will focus on boosting demand and diversifying the supply of critical raw materials by identifying and backing projects in mining, refining, and recycling, all with the goal of reducing reliance on China.

Euronews

Judge orders Musk to sit for deposition over DOGE, USAID shutdown

There was "no alternative" to the depositions, the judge ruled.

Axios

75-country Green Card freeze: US announces adoption waiver in new update

The Green Card freeze on 75 countries threw a spanner in the works for families in the process of adopting children from countries mentioned on the list, as no exception was announced when the immigration freeze came into effect on January 21. The State Department took into consideration the hardships…

The Times of India

Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to flights and Americans will 'be safe there'

US airlines stopped flying to Venezuela before the Department of Homeland Security ordered an indefinite suspension in 2019, arguing that conditions in the country threatened the "safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew."

Euronews

Starmer insists Trump backed Chagos deal as White House officials hold meetings with opponents

Exclusive: Campaigners have met with the Trump administration about the controversial deal, with a growing belief the US president will veto it

The Independent UK

CIA Plans Permanent Footprint in Venezuela as U.S. Influence Grows: 'State Plants the Flag but the Agency Is Really the Influence'

U.S. intelligence officials are preparing to establish a sustained presence inside Venezuela as part of Washington's effort to shape the country's political transition after the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro.

Latin Times

The U.S. Is Forcing Afghan Allies Into Exile With No Way Forward

After being moved to Qatar and left in bureaucratic limbo for years, Afghan evacuees are now being relocated again—but no one knows where to.

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The Conversation

Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy

Just before Christmas, President Donald Trump fired more than two dozen career ambassadors. The action was unprecedented, providing a clear signal that when it comes to diplomacy, Trump values loyalty above all else.

Latin Times

State Department Touts 100,000 Alleged Visa Revocations in Post Featuring Trump Dancing

The U.S. State Department said on it has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office last year.

The Conversation

Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink

The Iranian regime’s internet shutdown, initiated on Jan. 8, 2026, has severely diminished the flow of information out of the country. Without internet access, little news about the national protests that flared between Dec. 30, 2025, and Jan. 13, 2026, and the regime’s violent crackdown has reached the world. Many…

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Points At Need To Deliver 'Tangible Actions' To 'Counter Cartels' In Mexico As Trump Admin Pushes To Send Forces

The State Department detailed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexican counterpart Juan Ramon de la Fuente had a phone call where they acknowledged that "significant challenges remain" to address joint security matters.

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The Independent UK

The reasons your visa or ESTA to visit the US can be canceled that you might not know about

The Trump administration has boasted about revoking more than 100,000 visas since the current president took office

Euronews

US suspends immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, White House says

The Department of Homeland Security last month said that the Trump administration has deported more than 605,000 people and that 2.5 million others left on their own.

The Independent UK

The US is suspending visa processing for 75 countries. Here’s the full list

The State Department says the Trump administration is ‘bringing an end to the abuse of America’s immigration system’

Axios

Inside Trump's $11 billion health plan to replace "neo-colonial" USAID

The new program aims to boost U.S. influence and interests in developing nations without the NGOs delivered services through USAID.

The Independent UK

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

The Trump administration says multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released

The Independent UK

Trump administration revoked over 100,000 visa last year amid immigration crackdown

‘The Trump administration has no higher priority than protecting American citizens and upholding American sovereignty,’ a State Department spokesperson said

Radio France Internationale

Over half of African states subjected to travel bans or visa bonds by US

Of Africa’s 54 countries, 36 are now subject to either travel bans or visa bonds by the United States. African states are the prime target of President Donald Trump's latest round of travel restrictions, which he says are aimed at protecting national security and preventing visitors overstaying.

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