The Trump administration on Wednesday announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals who “engage in or facilitate” birth tourism, accusing them of exploiting the US immigration system for financial gain. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measure is aimed at people who knowingly participate in or facilitate arrangements that allow foreign nationals to travel…
US President Donald Trump has called on all countries that are members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw from the tribunal, renewing his administration’s criticism of the court. Trump made the call on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. “The United…
Sweden has clarified the eligibility requirements for its working holiday residence permit, confirming that citizens of only six countries can currently apply under the scheme. According to the Swedish Migration Agency, Sweden has bilateral youth exchange agreements with Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea. Citizens of these participating countries aged between…
American actress Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death has been officially confirmed, one month after she died at the age of 36. Panettiere died on August 16, 2026, at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina. Her death was initially reported as a suspected drug overdose. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office has now confirmed that the actress…
The United States has denied visas to some members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation, including members of his communications team, ahead of this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to Iranian state media. Pezeshkian himself has been cleared to attend the gathering and is expected to address the UN General Assembly…
Jennifer Eckhart, a podcast host and former associate producer at Fox Business, has died at the age of 36. According to the New York Post, citing authorities, Eckhart was found dead at her home in Martin County, Florida, on Friday, September 18, 2026. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said she appeared to have died by…
A 54-year-old nurse practitioner, Rita Anagho, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for her role in a scheme that defrauded Arizona’s Medicaid agency of more than $69 million through her addiction treatment clinic. Anagho, a resident of San Tan Valley, Arizona, owned and operated Tusa Integrated Clinic, which allegedly submitted fraudulent claims to…
Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and introduce limits on the number of foreign students allowed in each class. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the planned measures on Sunday, September 20, 2026, during a youth event organised by her party. Meloni said a package of measures would soon be presented to the…
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has revealed that an artificial intelligence-assisted counter-terrorism operation identified 126 suspected foreign terrorist fighters from visual material published by jihadist groups. The operation, codenamed Operation Shams II, involved 28 specialised officers and experts from 11 countries, including Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Iraq, Kenya, Malaysia, the Philippines, Qatar, Tajikistan, Tunisia…
The US war with Iran has cost approximately $45.1 billion, according to figures the Pentagon provided to Congress on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter said. The Pentagon informed lawmakers that the war had cost $43.6 billion as of September 3, with an additional $1.5 billion spent on fuel, bringing the total to $45.1…
