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Diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh have deteriorated, with both countries suspending visa services amid protests and violence related to minority safety and political unrest, highlighting a complex interdependence and ongoing tensions that may take time to resolve.
A truck driver accused of causing a fatal crash on Florida's Turnpike, who is an illegal immigrant from Mexico with a history of licensing issues, has been returned to Florida. In response to safety concerns, Secretary Marco Rubio has suspended all worker visas for commercial truck drivers, citing safety risks posed by foreign drivers and a driver shortage. The investigation into the crash continues, with authorities focusing on driver competence and licensing.
Over 55 million US visa holders are under review as the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement, including stricter vetting processes and a pause on visas for foreign truck drivers following a fatal crash, with a focus on identifying ineligibility due to violations or security concerns.
The US State Department has halted all 'medical-humanitarian' visas for Gaza residents to review the process, amid controversy over aid efforts and security concerns, impacting injured Palestinians seeking medical treatment in the US.
President Trump has suspended for six months the entry of foreign students at Harvard University citing national security concerns, escalating ongoing legal disputes with the institution over federal funding and civil rights issues, which has created uncertainty for thousands of international students.
Canada and India have expelled each other's diplomats and India has suspended visa processing for Canadian citizens following a diplomatic breach over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader near Vancouver. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that investigators were actively probing "credible allegations" of Indian government involvement in the killing, which India quickly rejected as "absurd." Tensions have escalated, with India accusing Canada of sheltering "terrorists and extremists." The incident has strained the close security and trade partnership between the two countries, and pressure is mounting for Canada to share more evidence for its allegations.
India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens and called for a reduction in Canadian diplomats in India as tensions escalate between the two countries over allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh Canadian. The allegation is based on surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada, including intelligence provided by a member of the "Five Eyes" intelligence-sharing alliance. Canada has yet to provide public evidence to support the allegations. The visa suspension has disrupted travel plans for Canadians, and India has cited security threats as the reason for the suspension. The rift between the two countries has strained their once-close relationship, with diplomatic expulsions and warnings to citizens about traveling to each other's countries.
India has suspended the issuance of visas to Canadian citizens amid escalating tensions over the killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada. The move comes after Canada suggested that India may have been involved in the murder. India has rejected the allegation and cited "security threats" as the reason for the visa suspension. The strained relations between the two countries, which are key trade and security partners, have reached an all-time low. Canada has a significant population of Indian origin and receives a large number of Indian students and tourists.
India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens, citing "security threats" against its diplomats in Canada, amid an escalating diplomatic spat. The move comes after Canada accused India of potential involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist activist on Canadian soil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that the suspension was due to the incitement of violence, inaction by Canadian authorities, and the disruption of its high commission and consulates. The travel advisory from India's foreign ministry warned its citizens of "politically condoned hate crimes" in Canada. The tensions have led to the expulsion of senior diplomats from both countries, raising concerns about strained relations between key partners of the United States.
The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, has suspended the issuance of visas to Haitians and threatened to close the border between the two countries due to a dispute over a canal excavation in Haiti. Dominican officials argue that the canal will divert water from the Massacre River, harming farmers and the environment. If the conflict is not resolved, the border will be completely closed to air, sea, and land commerce, which would have significant economic consequences for both countries. Haiti heavily relies on imports from the Dominican Republic, while the Dominican Republic considers Haiti its third-largest trading partner. President Abinader has previously taken measures to limit Haitian migration and has expelled thousands of Haitians and those of Haitian descent.
The Dominican Government has announced a series of measures in response to the situation on the border with Haiti, including the closure of the border, suspension of visas for Haitian citizens, and maintenance of a complete border closure through Dajabón. If the conflict persists, there will be a total closure of the border for land, sea, and air trade. The government also plans to secure the water supply for Dominican producers and initiate the construction of the Don Miguel dam project. They are requesting a bilateral meeting to find a definitive solution to the ongoing issues at the border, emphasizing their commitment to defending national sovereignty and ensuring national security.