In a significant corruption case, four officers from Certis Group and a Singaporean man have been charged with various offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Official Secrets…
In a significant development for immigration policies, two recent federal court rulings have placed considerable pressure on the Trump administration’s authority. One ruling blocked attempts to end Temporary Protected Status…
The Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Singapore Land Authority (SLA) have announced exciting plans to expand the Woodlands Checkpoint, aiming to ease the chronic congestion at this vital land…
The Trump administration’s recent deportations of alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang—totaling over 130 individuals—have ignited a fierce debate about immigration policy and due process rights. These deportations…
The detention of Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, has sparked a heated debate over free speech and immigration policies in the United States. Ozturk, who…
In a bold move that has left many surprised, US President Donald Trump recently announced plans to introduce a ‘gold card’ residency permit, priced at US$5 million. This new immigration…
SINGAPORE—An Australian man, El Sayed Aladdin, 28, has been sentenced to eight months and two weeks in prison after a series of incidents that raised eyebrows at Changi Airport. This…
SINGAPORE—A new chapter unfolds for immigration services as the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Services Centre (ISC) is set to open on 7 April 2024. Nestled conveniently at 2 Crawford…
A C-17 military aircraft marked a significant moment in U.S. immigration policy by returning 104 Indian immigrants to India, reflecting ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Indian governments regarding illegal…
The escalating tensions between the US and Colombia took a dramatic turn as both nations reached an agreement regarding the deportation of migrants, avoiding a looming trade war. Following threats…
As the political landscape in Syria takes a dramatic turn with the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, several European nations are re-evaluating their asylum policies for Syrian refugees. The unexpected…
As Switzerland seeks to redefine its trading relationship with the European Union (EU), concerns about rapid population growth threaten to complicate negotiations. The talks, which began in March 2024, aim…
SINGAPORE: Starting from 23 November 2024, bus travellers at Singapore’s Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints will have the chance to clear immigration using innovative QR codes. This initiative, announced by the…