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IRGC members in Lebanon will be arrested, deported, Lebanese information minister says

The IDF spokesperson in Arabic issued an immediate evacuation notice for all residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs, instructing them to head north towards Mount Lebanon and avoid heading south.

A Hezbollah fighter stands in front of anti-tank artillery at Juroud Arsal, the Syria-Lebanon border.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting at the IRGC Aerospace Force achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran November 19, 2023.

US imposes visa restrictions on Iran officials, telecommunications leaders

 A family is escorted after their hearing in immigration court as masked federal agents patrol the halls at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on January 28, 2026 in New York City.

Rights groups sue US State Department over pause on immigrant visas from 75 countries

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US


South Africa ends Palestinian 90-day visa waiver over Gaza ‘relocation’ fears

The department also referenced a recent incident in November where 153 Gazans arrived on a charter flight in South Africa, allegedly without prior coordination.  

People hold placards and Palestinian flags in Cape Town, South Africa, January 26, 2024.

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

The Trump administration is seeking to consider anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech for rejection.

US President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement of new fuel economy standards, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 3, 2025.

All US diplomatic posts, State Department halt processing visas for Afghan nationals

US consular officers are instructed to reject any immigrant or non-immigrant visa applications from Afghan nationals, including applicants for Special Immigrant Visas.

US President Donald Trump looks on as he participates in a call with service members of US Army, on Thanksgiving, in Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 27, 2025.

MK Zvi Sukkot blocked from entering US due to Sde Teiman riots participation - report

Sukkot, who is under investigation for his involvement in the Sde Teiman riots, was supposed to travel to the US two weeks ago but had to cancel his trip after the visa was denied.

 MK ZVI SUKKOT protests last week at the Sde Teiman military base, against the detention of reserve soldiers suspected of sexually abusing an imprisoned Hamas terrorist. There’s a growing population that believes the law doesn’t apply to them, says the writer.

A new era in shopping: Visa and Mastercard change the rules of checkout payments | Report

A new deal between Visa, Mastercard, and U.S. merchants lets businesses charge fees based on card type. Previously all cards were accepted; now merchants can differentiate fees.

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Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia

The High Court of Australia upheld the government's decision to deny far-right influencer Candace Owens a visa, citing concerns over her views on the Holocaust, Islam, and other controversial issues.

 Conservative talk show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 25, 2022.

Sport court rejects Israeli appeals after Indonesia denies visas for gymnastics championship

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected appeals by the Israel Gymnastics Federation to demand the International Gymnastics Federation take measures to ensure entry to athletes.

Artem Dolgopyat of Israel in action on the pommel horse at the Paris 2024 Olympics, July 27, 2024

Trump-backed targeting of pro-Palestinian activists for deportation is unlawful, US judge rules

A federal judge ruled Trump’s administration violated free speech by revoking visas and deporting students over pro-Palestinian advocacy during the Gaza war.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest outside the main campus of Columbia University during the Columbia commencement ceremony in Manhattan, in New York City, May 21, 2025.

US to revoke Colombia President Petro's visa over 'reckless' actions in New York

In his speech to the global gathering on Tuesday, Petro also hit out at Trump, saying the US leader was "complicit in genocide" in Gaza.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2025.

US State Department threatens action against foreigners praising Kirk killing

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau warned that Washington may take action against foreigners "praising, rationalizing, or making light" of the killing of Charlie Kirk.

The seal of the United States Department of State is seen in Washington, US, January 26, 2017.