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Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game
Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."
'Unconscionable': Human rights activist decry EU visas for Taliban officials
Lebanon will offer 'golden visa' for six-figure investors, amid economic crisis
Iran to lodge formal complaint over US World Cup visa conditions for players and coaches
Google, Apple warn staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays
The Trump administration this month announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.
Trump administration moves to pause visa lottery after Brown University attack
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the Brown and MIT shooter, Claudio Neves Valente, entered the US in 2017 through the visa lottery program.
Israel enables Palestinian departure from Gaza, continues to facilitate humanitarian aid
All such individuals are first approved by the Israeli security establishment before they are permitted to travel to ensure they are not escaping wanted terrorists.
Israeli tourists could soon be required to show five years of social media history to enter US
The regulations would apply to tourists from 42 countries, all US allies, enrolled in the government’s Visa Waiver Program.
Trump kicks off Gold Card program offering fast-track citizenship for million-dollar donors
Trump rolls out a new Gold Card program promising an expedited path to US residency through fees, vetting, and financial contributions.
South Africa ends Palestinian 90-day visa waiver over Gaza ‘relocation’ fears
The department also referenced a recent incident in November where 153 Gazans arrived on a charter flight in South Africa, allegedly without prior coordination.
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
The Trump administration is seeking to consider anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech for rejection.
All US diplomatic posts, State Department halt processing visas for Afghan nationals
US consular officers are instructed to reject any immigrant or non-immigrant visa applications from Afghan nationals, including applicants for Special Immigrant Visas.
MK Zvi Sukkot blocked from entering US due to Sde Teiman riots participation - report
Sukkot, who is under investigation for his involvement in the Sde Teiman riots, was supposed to travel to the US two weeks ago but had to cancel his trip after the visa was denied.
A new era in shopping: Visa and Mastercard change the rules of checkout payments | Report
A new deal between Visa, Mastercard, and U.S. merchants lets businesses charge fees based on card type. Previously all cards were accepted; now merchants can differentiate fees.
