Content creators are leveraging massive online followings to secure coveted O-1 US work visas, redefining 'extraordinary ability' for the digital age. Discover how the American dream is changing.
Social media influencers and content creators are increasingly securing coveted US O-1 visas, once reserved for elite artists and scientists. Discover how follower counts are reshaping American immigration.
More than 100 demonstrators gathered outside the US embassy in Dublin, protesting the intervention in Venezuela. Counter-protesters also voiced support for US action. Read the full report.
Colombian-born streamer Alinity Divine and other social media stars are being granted coveted US O-1B visas, sparking debate over the definition of 'extraordinary ability' in the digital age.
US job creation cooled in December 2025, adding 150,000 positions. The unemployment rate held at 4.0%, signalling a gradual slowdown in the labour market. Read the full analysis.
World leaders scramble as Trump's threats against Colombia, Cuba, and a push for Greenland signal a return to US imperialism. Analysis with Pulitzer-winner Anne Applebaum. Read more.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro calls for a 'day of national mobilisation' against US military threats, agreeing to meet Donald Trump as thousands protest. Read the latest on the escalating diplomatic crisis.
President Trump announces the US will withdraw from 66 international organisations, including the UN climate change framework and UN Women. Read the full list and analysis.
In a dramatic move, US forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland. This major escalation follows US actions in Venezuela and threats against Greenland. Read the full analysis.
In a dramatic maritime operation, the US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic with UK government backing. Explore the geopolitical implications.
The US State Department has nearly tripled the number of countries whose citizens must pay a visa bond of up to $15,000. The new rules, effective 21 January 2026, target 38 nations.
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond scheme to 38 countries, requiring travellers to post bonds of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many.
The Trump administration expands its visa bond programme to 38 countries, requiring payments of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many. Read the full list of affected nations.
The Trump administration adds Bhutan, Botswana and five other nations to a list requiring passport holders to post bonds up to $15,000 for US visa applications. Learn the full details.
Donald Trump announces US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Indicted in New York, Trump suggests the US will 'run' the country. Analysis on what's next.
President Trump announces the US will temporarily govern Venezuela following military strikes in Caracas and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the full story.
US military forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas on 3 January. Explore our video analysis of the explosive raid and its global implications.
US military forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale operation. Get the latest details on the raid and the indictments in New York.
Bulgaria has officially launched its inaugural digital nomad visa, offering a new route for remote professionals. Learn the eligibility criteria, income requirements, and application process.
The Trump administration enforces a new travel ban on seven nations, citing security flaws. The move follows a deadly shooting and expands US immigration restrictions. Read the full details.
Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals from entry in a direct retaliation to Donald Trump's visa restrictions on their citizens. Explore the escalating diplomatic rift.
Mali and Burkina Faso impose entry bans on US nationals, retaliating against Trump's expanded travel restrictions. Explore the latest diplomatic rift.
The US will impose visa restrictions on Tonga from January, citing overstay rates. Pacific leaders condemn the move as unjust and damaging to cultural ties. Read the full story.
Comedian Dom Joly says his US travel authorisation was rejected due to his criticism of Donald Trump online, as the US plans to vet five years of social media history.
Comedian Dom Joly says his US travel authorisation was rejected due to his criticism of Donald Trump online, as the US plans to demand five years of social media history from visitors.
President Trump's revived Monroe Doctrine reshapes US policy in the Americas, prioritising unilateral action over alliances. Explore the strategic implications and potential consequences.
Contrary to Trump's claims, US supermarket prices are rising. Economists warn the full force of 2025's record tariffs may yet hit in 2026. Read the analysis.
A senior US Republican defends recent military strikes in Nigeria and Syria, calling them a consistent policy to combat Islamic State extremism. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive analysis of the controversial US drone strikes in Nigeria authorised by President Trump. We examine the 'Crusader' rhetoric, the targets, and the global implications. Read the full report.
Mora Namdar, a lawyer and salon owner, is confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs. She will oversee US visa approvals, aligning with Trump's hardline immigration stance. Read the full story.