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Canada Overhauls Immigration System, Cuts Visas By One-Third

Canada: Creates Pathway For 33,000 US-Based Skilled Workers

November 6, 2025 9:17 pm

New Canadian government policy, prioritizes skilled workers and offers residency pathway for 33,000 United States-based H-1B visa holders by the year 2027.

Canada has unveiled sweeping reforms to its immigration system, announcing plans to slash the number of temporary residents by nearly one-third while opening a new route to permanent residency for skilled foreign professionals, including tens of thousands currently working in the United States.

The measures, revealed as part of Budget 2025 and the federal government’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, represent the most dramatic shift in Canadian immigration policy in decades. The strategy aims to ease pressure on the …

US: Tapping Rare Earths Aims To Counter China’s Mineral Power

November 5, 2025 1:57 pm

U.S. eyes vast untapped mineral reserves on federal lands to end reliance on China, tackling bureaucratic hurdles and environmental opposition in pursuit of critical supply chain independence.

The United States is renewing efforts to unlock vast deposits of rare earth elements buried beneath public lands, aiming to challenge China’s global dominance in the mining and processing of critical minerals.

Despite holding mineral reserves worth trillions of dollars, the US currently relies on foreign suppliers—especially China, which controls 80% of global rare earth mining and over 90% of processing. These materials are essential in everything from defense systems and medical technology …

China Warns U.S. After Trump Threatens Nigeria Intervention

November 4, 2025 11:10 am

China has voiced a strong rebuke of the United States’ recent threat of military action in Nigeria, urging Washington to respect sovereignty and avoid using religion or human-rights arguments as justification for force.

U.S. President Donald Trump, citing what he described as widespread killing of Christians in Nigeria, announced that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare for “possible action” if the Nigerian government did not act swiftly. He wrote that the United States might go into the country “guns-a-blazing” and would stop all U.S. aid if violence persisted.

In response, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, speaking at a …

Afrobeats Icon Burna Boy: True Freedom Exists Only In Nigeria

November 2, 2025 10:26 am

Grammy Award-Winning Burna says he feels more free in Nigeria than in the U.S., sparking global debate after his Twitch debut with streamer PlaqueBoyMax.

Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy has explained why he chooses to live in Nigeria rather than the United States, saying that he finds “true freedom” only in his home country.

The Grammy Award-winning artist made the remarks during his first appearance on Twitch with popular streamer PlaqueBoyMax. During the live session, which quickly drew thousands of viewers, Burna Boy reflected on fame, identity, and the meaning of personal freedom.

“The definition of freedom is in my country,” …

US ICE: Detains British Commentator Sami Hamdi, Revokes Visa

US ICE: Detain British Commentator Sami Hamdi, Revokes Visa

October 30, 2025 4:38 pm

British journalist Sami Hamdi faces deportation after United States officials revoked his visa, sparking claims of retaliation over criticism of Israel.

U.S. immigration authorities have detained British commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi, revoked his visa, and announced plans to deport him rather than allow him to complete his speaking tour across the country, according to civil rights advocates.

Hamdi, a London-based political analyst and editor known for his commentary on Middle East affairs, was taken into custody at San Francisco International Airport on the evening of Saturday October 25, 2025. He had just spoken at a gala hosted by the …

Mexico Extradites Chinese Fentanyl Kingpin To The United States

Zhi Zhang: Mexico Extradites Chinese Fentanyl Kingpin To U.S.

October 27, 2025 5:11 pm

Zhi Dong Zhang, accused of trafficking tons of fentanyl and laundering millions of US Dollars, was extradited to the United States after his recapture in Cuba.

Mexico has extradited an alleged Chinese fentanyl trafficker to the United States, where he faces multiple charges of drug smuggling and money laundering in one of the most significant cases linking Asian and Latin American narcotics networks.

The suspect, Zhi Dong Zhang, was handed over to U.S. authorities on Thursday October 23, 2025, according to Mexico’s National Security Minister Omar García Harfuch, who announced the move on Thursday.

Zhang, known by the alias “Brother …

President Trump Ends Canada Access At Historic Border Library

October 25, 2025 2:40 pm

A century-old symbol of the U.S.–Canada friendship, the Haskell Free Library, loses its shared border entrance as Trump ends the cross-border arrangement.

In the quiet border town of Stanstead, Quebec, a century-old symbol of unity between Canada and the United States has become the latest casualty of deteriorating bilateral ties. President Donald Trump’s administration has ended Canadians’ direct access to the Haskell Free Library — a historic building straddling the two nations — citing concerns over “illicit cross-border activities.”

For more than 100 years, residents of Stanstead could walk freely through a door into Derby Line, Vermont, without

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NNPC's Paulinus Okoronkwo Forfeits $2.5M Mansion In U.S. Ruling

NNPC Executive, Okoronkwo Forfeits $2.5 Million U.S. Mansion

October 22, 2025 4:09 am

United States court orders Nigerian oil executive Paulinus Okoronkwo to surrender a $2.5 million Los Angeles mansion after conviction for money laundering.

A senior official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Paulinus Okoronkwo, has been ordered by a U.S. court to forfeit a $2.5 million mansion in Los Angeles following his conviction on money laundering charges.

The ruling, delivered on October 3, 2025, by Judge John Walter of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, forms part of Okoronkwo’s sentencing in Case No. 2:24-CR-20(A)-JFW. The luxury property, located at 25340 Twin Oaks Place in Valencia, California, …

China’s Growth Falters As New US Trade Rift Deepens

October 21, 2025 5:23 am

China’s economic engine cooled more sharply than expected in the third quarter, as a rekindled trade rift with the United States clouded one of the few bright spots in the global economy.

According to data released on Monday, the world’s second-largest economy expanded by 4.8% in the three months ending September, compared with the same period in 2024 — its slowest pace in a year. The decline comes just as Beijing tightened controls on exports of rare earth minerals, materials vital to global electronics manufacturing, drawing a swift and pointed response from Washington.

President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff …

Canada Warns Citizens Of Heightened US Strict Border Scrutiny

October 20, 2025 1:52 pm

Canadian Authorities alerts citizens, especially LGBTQ+ travelers, of tighter U.S. entry rules amid Trump-era gender policy changes and ongoing legal disputes.

Canada has issued a fresh travel warning for citizens visiting the United States, citing increased scrutiny at U.S. borders—particularly for LGBTQ+ travelers who may face questions about their gender identity.

The advisory, released this week by Global Affairs Canada, highlights concerns over recent U.S. policy changes under President Donald Trump’s administration. It warns that federal systems and immigration processes in the United States are shifting toward stricter gender classifications, affecting travelers who identify as non-binary or transgender.

The update …

US-Brokered Gaza Truce Holds After First Major Cease-fire Test

October 20, 2025 10:02 am

The fragile cease-fire brokered by the United States between Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas has weathered its first serious challenge, as both sides reaffirmed their commitment despite renewed violence in Gaza.

On Sunday, two Israeli soldiers were killed during what the IDF described as hostile fire and a missile attack near Rafah, a rare strike on Israeli troops since the truce began. In response, Israeli warplanes and artillery struck targets across Gaza, with Palestinian hospital officials reporting at least 44 people killed.

Late in the day, the IDF announced it would “begin renewed enforcement of the cease-fire,” signaling that …

New Zealand Issues Citizens’ Global Travel Warning For Winter

October 19, 2025 7:12 pm

New Zealand advisory for its citizens urges caution for travelers to the US, Europe, and beyond amid rising threats of terrorism, unrest, and violent crime.

New Zealand has issued a sweeping winter travel advisory warning its citizens to exercise heightened caution in several popular global destinations, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy, Egypt, and Jamaica. The advisory cites growing risks linked to terrorism, civil unrest, and violent crime as international tensions and instability continue to rise.

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the alert reflects “a period of elevated global volatility,” with travelers urged to …