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Another emotional day in court for Twain family as sentencing in murder case set for next week
BayToday
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August 6, 2025
'There’s nothing he can say to bring back my son,' said Tracie Twain, rejecting an apology from the man who killed her son as his sentencing approaches Justice David Nadeau will deliver a sentencing decision next Wednesday, August 13, in the case...
Trump may charge foreign visitors $15,000 to visit U.S.
AS
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August 5, 2025
In yet another sharp escalation of U.S. policy when it comes to foreigners, the State Department is launching a one-year “visa bond pilot program” that will require certain business and tourist (B‑1/B‑2) applicants to post bonds of $5,000,...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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August 5, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Unrecognized Governments and the ICC Redux: Could Afghanistan Withdraw from the Rome Statute?
EJIL: Talk!
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August 1, 2025
In January 2025, the Office of the Prosecutor applied for warrants to arrest Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Supreme Leader of the Taliban and de facto leader of Afghanistan, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the Chief Justice of the Islamic Emirate of...
US to demand $15,000 visa deposit from foreign visitors in new program
The American Bazaar
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August 5, 2025
The U.S. State Department has announced a new pilot program that will require certain foreign visitors to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000. The initiative is intended to curb the number of travelers who overstay their visas “or where screening and...
US to require $15,000 entry bond for some foreign travelers under pilot program
Hespress
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August 5, 2025
The U.S. State Department plans to launch a 12-month pilot program that would require some foreign nationals seeking tourist and business visas to post bonds of up to $15,000 before entering the country. The move revives a policy first proposed...
US Makes It Harder and Expensive for Malawi and Zambia Travellers: US$15,000 Visa Bond Imposed Under New Rules
Zambian Observer
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August 6, 2025
US Slaps $15,000 Visa Bond on Malawi and Zambia Travellers Travelling to the United States is about to get tougher and more expensive for some African visitors. US Slaps $15,000 Visa Bond on Malawi and Zambia Travellers Starting August 20,...
Uncovering forest loss in gorilla park six months after M23 offensive in the DRC
Mongabay
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July 31, 2025
Six months since M23 armed rebels took control of provincial capitals in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local activists and satellite imagery collected by Mongabay have identified sites of expanding forest loss in Kahuzi-Biega National...
US plans visa bond rule
News Today Net
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August 5, 2025
Under a Federal Register notice, visas from countries flagged for high overstay rates or insufficient screening practices, as judged by the Department of State, may trigger the bond requirement. Although specific countries have not been officially...
Akinwumi Adesina
The Cable
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August 5, 2025
Dear friends, colleagues and partners with Africa, I wish to thank you for inviting me to speak at the Standard Chartered Bank Africa Summit. When I was approached to consider delivering the keynote speech, I did not hesitate. How can someone...
East African countries and open borders: Great strides, but still a long way to go
The Citizen
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It’s not uncommon to find a Ugandan taxi driver in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, just as one regularly meets Zimbabwean Uber drivers in South Africa. But there is a big difference. A Ugandan working in Rwanda most likely has a secure legal right to be...
US could require up to €13,000 visa bonds for some tourists under pilot programme
Irish Independent
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The programme would target countries with high visa overstay rates, and could be one of the world’s most expensive The effort would aim to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas. The programme gives US consular officers the discretion to...
US to revive $15,000 visa bond program for travelers from high-risk countries
Africanews
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August 5, 2025
The U.S. State Department is preparing to roll out a visa bond program that would require travelers from certain countries to pay up to $15,000 before entering the U.S. on tourist or business visas. The move revives a Trump-era policy first...
US To Launch Visa Bond Pilot Program Targeting Overstays, With Fees Up To $15,000
Arise News
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August 5, 2025
The United States is set to launch a controversial pilot program requiring some foreign visitors to pay visa bonds of up to $15,000, in a bid to crack down on visa overstays. The program, announced in a Federal Register notice on Monday, will...
Rs 13-lakh bond to enter US? How Trump's new visa rule could affect tourists
Firstpost
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August 5, 2025
The US could soon require applicants for certain business or tourist visas to pay up to $15,000 (nearly Rs 13.2 lakh) to enter the country. The move, which may make the procedure unaffordable for many, is aimed at curbing visitors who overstay...
Philippines grants visa-free entry to Indians, New Delhi to give free e-visa to Filipinos
Firstpost
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August 6, 2025
In a significant move to enhance tourism and foster closer people-to-people ties, the Philippines has announced visa-free entry for Indian passport holders. In a reciprocal gesture, India has decided to offer free e-visas to tourists from the...
Visa-free entry for Sri Lankans to 42 destinations; here's the full list
Khaleej Times
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Citizens of Sri Lanka, the island nation located in the Indian Ocean southeast of India, now enjoy a wider range of visa-free destinations, particularly within Africa. According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Sri Lankan passport has...
US to Trial Visa Bond Scheme for Tourists from High-Risk Countries
EUToday
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August 5, 2025
28The United States government is set to launch a one-year pilot programme requiring selected tourist and business visa applicants to post refundable bonds of up to $15,000. The scheme, due to take effect on 20 August, is intended to reduce the...
Pak students marvel at Xinjiang during SCO expedition
The Nation
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July 24, 2025
ISLAMABAD - Dressed in her traditional Balochi attire, Aidah stood out as a vibrant symbol of cultural exchange during the recent “Discover SCO - Explore Magnificent Xinjiang” learning expedition held recently. The event brought together 100...
The US plans to Introduce a Deposit for Visas
Sarajevo Times
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August 5, 2025
The administration of US President Donald Trump will require citizens of Zambia and Malawi to pay a deposit of up to $15,000 for certain tourist and business visas, as part of a pilot program that begins in two weeks, the State Department said on...