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What Is the memory of the Holocaust worth? Less than a US visa for George Simion? - opinion

The questions surrounding George Simion, AUR, their political associations, and their repeated positions against key American strategic interests deserve serious examination.

AUR leader George Simion delivers a speech during a vote of no confidence for the government, in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2026.
US Attorney General Todd Blanche holds a press conference to discuss Tren de Aragua developments at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, July 1, 2026.

US charges 11 in $100K-per-person scheme arranging 1,000 sham marriages for Chinese nationals

US President Donald Trump gestures as he disembarks the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, while he arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, US, July 17, 2026.

Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas, State Department says

Senior executives being fired

Visa lays off dozens of senior executives, including some with salaries near $500k


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.

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Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia

The High Court of Australia upheld the government's decision to deny far-right influencer Candace Owens a visa, citing concerns over her views on the Holocaust, Islam, and other controversial issues.

 Conservative talk show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 25, 2022.

Sport court rejects Israeli appeals after Indonesia denies visas for gymnastics championship

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected appeals by the Israel Gymnastics Federation to demand the International Gymnastics Federation take measures to ensure entry to athletes.

Artem Dolgopyat of Israel in action on the pommel horse at the Paris 2024 Olympics, July 27, 2024

Trump-backed targeting of pro-Palestinian activists for deportation is unlawful, US judge rules

A federal judge ruled Trump’s administration violated free speech by revoking visas and deporting students over pro-Palestinian advocacy during the Gaza war.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest outside the main campus of Columbia University during the Columbia commencement ceremony in Manhattan, in New York City, May 21, 2025.

US to revoke Colombia President Petro's visa over 'reckless' actions in New York

In his speech to the global gathering on Tuesday, Petro also hit out at Trump, saying the US leader was "complicit in genocide" in Gaza.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2025.

US State Department threatens action against foreigners praising Kirk killing

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau warned that Washington may take action against foreigners "praising, rationalizing, or making light" of the killing of Charlie Kirk.

The seal of the United States Department of State is seen in Washington, US, January 26, 2017.

US says it is restricting visas of some Central American nationals over China ties

The statement from Rubio did not name any individuals or cite specific examples of actions over which they were being targeted.

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a media briefing during the 58th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 10, 2025.

Trump says Israel losing US congress support, Abbas: 'Israel wants to destroy all of Palestine '

Netanyahu thanks Trump, Rubio for denying visas to PA officials • Court cancels hearing on A-G’s firing • Belgium to recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly, says foreign minister

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, August 28, 2025.

US temporarily stops most visa approvals for Palestinians - NYT

New US measures would prevent Palestinians from the West Bank and in the diaspora, from entering the US on several non-immigrant visas.

 A boy waves a Palestinian flag during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Lafayette Square near the White House in Washington, December 2, 2023; illustrative.

US decision to revoke Palestinian visas contradicts int'l law, Mahmoud Abbas says

A source in the US State Department said that, in addition to Abbas, the US has denied visas to 80 other officials from the PA.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, US, September 26, 2024