In 2025, US embassies worldwide are facing significant changes due to a mandated 10% reduction in staff. This cut affects both American diplomats and locally employed personnel, leading to a ripple effect on visa processing times and other consular services. Additionally, the newly introduced executive order, “One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations,” aims to centralise…
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Shortly after taking office, US President Donald Trump reversed former President Joe Biden’s policy by restoring Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. As a result, travellers who have visited Cuba since January 12, 2021, are no longer eligible for ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation). Instead, they must apply for a traditional US…
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The United States (US) government has halted the issuance of gender-neutral “X” passports, rolling back a policy introduced under the Biden administration. The decision has left many applicants in limbo, awaiting further guidance on the status of their pending applications and previously issued passports. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order…
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On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” aimed at ending automatic citizenship for children born in the United States, commonly known as birthright citizenship. The order states that US citizenship will only be granted to children born to at least one parent…
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The United States has removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, signaling a step toward improved diplomatic relations and easing travel restrictions for individuals who have visited the country since 2021. In one of his final decisions before leaving office, US President Joe Biden announced Cuba’s removal from the controversial list. First…
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