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dutchreview.comsports10 days ago
Curacao to Become Smallest Nation by Area and Population at 2026 World Cup
The Caribbean island of Curacao, population 158,000, will field a 26-player squad at the 2026 World Cup. Only one player was born on the island; the rest hold Dutch passports. Manager Dick Advocaat, 78, will be the oldest coach in tournament history.
Al Jazeerasports19 days ago
Iran Submits Passports to U.S. Embassy for World Cup Visas, Expects Approval
Iran’s squad submitted passports for U.S. visas ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while relocating its base camp to Tijuana, Mexico. All three group matches will be played on U.S. soil.
freepressjournal.infinance26 days ago
UK and European passports linked to restricted Chinese investors
Reports connect UK and European passports to investors previously barred from certain Chinese activities. Officials have not confirmed any specific cases or security breaches.
world29 days ago
Australians Leave Syrian Camp and Return Home
Seven women and 14 children left al-Roj camp last week and are expected in Sydney and Melbourne as early as Tuesday afternoon. The group flew from Damascus to Doha on Monday before boarding flights with Australian passports.
cnbc.comfinance29 days ago
Wealthy Americans Seek Multiple Residencies and Citizenship
Investment migration experts told Forbes that affluent U.S. citizens are obtaining additional residencies and passports. The practice is compared to portfolio diversification for risk management.
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BBC Newspolitics43 days ago
BBC Investigation Identifies Iraqi Kurdish Smuggler Linked to Most Small Boat Channel Crossings
A BBC probe has revealed the real identity of the alias "Kardo Ranya," a 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd whose network is believed responsible for most small boat crossings to the UK in recent years. The smuggler offered an undercover reporter passage by truck, plane or boat for fees rang…
BBC Newsfinance46 days ago
State Department to Revoke Passports of Parents Owing Over $2,500 in Child Support
The Trump administration is expanding enforcement of a 1996 federal law, moving beyond renewal checks to actively revoke existing U.S. passports for significant child support debt. Notices will be sent by email or mail, with affected individuals abroad limited to emergency travel…
nypost.compolitics46 days ago
State Department to Revoke Passports of Parents Owing $2,500 or More in Child Support
The U.S. State Department started enforcing passport revocations on May 8, 2026, initially targeting those who owe $100,000 or more. The move strictly applies a 1996 law and will later expand to debts exceeding $2,500. Eligibility for international travel will be restored only af…
mumbrella.com.auworld48 days agoUpdated
Australia Repatriates Women and Children from Syrian Detention Camps
A group of 11 women and children landed in Melbourne at about 5:30pm Thursday after departing Damascus the previous day, with another woman and child expected in Sydney. All hold Australian passports after more than seven years in al-Roj detention camp. Australian Federal Police…
BBC Newsworld48 days ago
England's Illegal Money Lending Team Seizes Weapons and Passports in Raids, Makes 33 Arrests from 597 Reports
Investigators gave the BBC rare access to their operations and evidence store as they pursue loan sharks who have moved online since the Covid pandemic. Victims described spiraling debts, threats and ruined lives after borrowing small sums. The team received 597 reports in the pa…
The Bbcbusiness48 days ago
Illegal Money Lenders Use Threats and Documents to Control Borrowers
Investigators seized weapons and identity documents including babies' passports during raids on suspected illegal money lenders. Victims have described threats of violence that led some to attempt suicide and pay back far more than originally borrowed. Officials received 597 repo…
Al Jazeeraworld56 days ago
State Department Releases 250th Anniversary Passports
The US State Department announced limited-edition passports to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, incorporating President Trump's portrait and signature. These passports will be available starting this summer through the Washington Passport Agency. The de…
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thezimbabwemail.comworld62 days ago
Zimbabwe President Proposes Identity Cards for Border Crossings with Botswana
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa proposed allowing citizens of Zimbabwe and Botswana to use national identity cards instead of passports for border crossings. The proposal aims to ease movement of people and goods to promote bilateral trade. It was made during a bi-nationa…
onemileatatime.compolitics54 days ago
State Department Announces Limited-Edition Passports Featuring President Trump for U.S. 250th Anniversary
The U.S. State Department plans to release a limited number of commemorative passports marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The design includes an image of President Donald Trump on the inside cover, along with text from the declaration and his signat…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewfinance72 days ago
British-Spanish Dual National Denied UK Entry Due to New Border Rules
Natasha Cochrane De La Rosa, a 26-year-old British-Spanish dual national born in London, was denied boarding on a flight to the UK on April 2 after presenting her Spanish passport. The incident stems from UK border regulations implemented on February 25 requiring dual nationals t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld74 days ago
Cyber Attack Targets Healthdaq Recruitment Platform Used by Northern Ireland Health Trusts
An Irish company operating the Healthdaq healthcare recruitment platform, used by health trusts in Northern Ireland, reported unauthorized access to data on March 30. The platform holds personal information on staff, including names, contact details, CVs, qualifications, passport…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld54 days ago
Venezuelan Migrants in U.S. Face Barriers to Legal Stay and Return Home
Many Venezuelans in the United States seek to return home but encounter difficulties obtaining passports from their government. U.S. immigration policies have restricted their ability to remain legally in the country. This situation leaves thousands in a state of limbo, affecting…