The US State Department has announced a new visa bond pilot program requiring some applicants to post bonds of up to $15,000 to curb visa overstays. Beginning later this month, applicants from countries identified as having high overstay rates will be required to pay a minimum of 5,000 as collateral. The bond will be refunded…
Inflation across the eurozone remained unchanged at 2.0% in July, defying expectations of a slight dip, according to data from Eurostat released Friday. Analysts had forecast a drop to 1.9%, but persistent pressures—particularly a slower decline in energy prices—kept inflation aligned with the European Central Bank’s target. Core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and…
Olympic and world champion Noah Lyles has pulled out of the 100m semi-finals at the US Track and Field Championships in Oregon after winning his opening heat with a time of 10.05 seconds. Although the event is a qualifier for the World Championships in Tokyo this September, Lyles already holds automatic qualification in the 100m…
Angolan President Joao Lourenço has commended security forces for restoring order after violent protests over a fuel price hike left 30 people dead. The unrest, which began as a strike, spiraled into widespread violence across Luanda and other provinces. Shops and warehouses were looted, vehicles attacked, and over 270 people were injured—10 of them from…
A U.S. federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. In a strongly worded 37-page ruling, District Judge Trina Thompson stated that the plaintiffs “seek only the freedom to live fearlessly and pursue the American dream,” rejecting what…
Acclaimed American stage and opera director Robert Wilson, known for transforming modern theater, passed away on Thursday at the age of 83, according to a statement from his management. “Robert Wilson died peacefully today in Water Mill, New York, at the age of 83, following a brief but severe illness,” the statement posted on his…
England are set to face Spain in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final on Sunday, in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final. Spain secured their place in the final with a narrow 1-0 victory over Germany, thanks to a 23rd-minute extra-time strike from Aitana Bonmati. The midfielder surprised many by…
Transparency International hails the International Court of Justice’s landmark advisory opinion recognizing a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a fundamental human right. This historic decision establishes that states have legal duties to combat climate change—failing which they may face international consequences. For climate-vulnerable communities, this is more than symbolic; it’s a powerful legal tool…
Over 100 aid and human rights organizations, including MSF, Oxfam, and Save the Children, have sounded a grave warning about “mass starvation” rapidly spreading across Gaza due to ongoing conflict and aid blockages. The groups say the humanitarian crisis has reached catastrophic levels, with over two million Gazans facing extreme food shortages. Many are reportedly…
The United States has issued a fresh travel advisory warning its citizens to reconsider traveling to Nigeria due to widespread crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed gangs, and limited healthcare access. Key Highlights from the July 15, 2025 advisory: Do Not Travel To: Country Summary: The US advises travelers to review the full advisory and…
