Visa launched its second major stablecoin effort through its Visa Direct pilot. The program began in September 2025 and grew in November, offering businesses near-instant payouts funded by USDC. The pilot targets creator platforms, gig-work companies, and global marketplaces. These…
At this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, Wading River resident JoAnn Vitale welcomed a new guest to her table: A young Stony Brook University student from India. Vitale is part of the university’s International Friends and Family Program, which pairs students from overseas with…
Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Permanent Committee for Managing Visitor Entry, has announced updates to the “Hayya” GCC Residents Visa (A2). The new features are designed to make travel to Qatar smoother and more convenient during a season…
Qatar has introduced new updates to its Hayya GCC Resident Visa (A2), expanding stay durations and improving travel flexibility for regional visitors ahead of a major year of sporting, cultural, and entertainment events. The enhancements, announced by Qatar Tourism in…
After a steep rise in international student arrivals to Canada over the past decade, the federal government took unprecedented action beginning in 2024 to limit the number of student visa permits for international students to post-secondary institutions. The announcement and…
SALT LAKE CITY — It’s been a year marked by well-publicized uncertainty, visa hold-ups and deportation fears — but international students remain keen on enrolling in Utah universities. The public University of Utah and the private Brigham Young University continue…
Planning a trip to Europe? If your destination includes one or more of the 29 Schengen countries, travel insurance isn’t only recommended, but also mandatory. Every Schengen visa applicant must show proof of insurance that meets specific requirements before their…
The DIGNITY Act of 2025 could end the F-1 visa “intent to leave” requirement, while DHS plans fixed-term admissions and revisions to OPT, reshaping opportunities for international students, including …
Breaking News Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega roadshow in Udupi during visit to Karnataka on Friday. The prime minister is set to participate in the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme—a devotional gathering of 100,000 participants, including…
South Africa has added another country to the list of destinations residents can visit visa-free. iStock South Africa and Indonesia have officially introduced a mutual visa-free travel agreement. Previously, South Africans travelling to Indonesia had to obtain a tourist visa…
