September 18, 2025

US State Department Suspends Visas for Travelers from Gaza

September 18, 2025September 18, 20253 mins

The US Department of State announced the suspension of visas for travelers from Gaza, as the Department conducts a comprehensive review of procedures for issuing humanitarian and medical visas to applicants from Gaza. In a statement on X, it said, “All visit visas for individuals from Gaza will be suspended while we carry out a…

Afghan Family Granted Entry to Germany After Government Drops Legal Appeal

September 18, 2025September 18, 20254 mins

An Afghan family has secured a court order for a visa to Germany, after the Federal Government withdrew its legal challenge. The Supreme Administrative Court’s ruling followed the Foreign Office’s decision not to appeal an interim judgment in the family’s favor. The case dates back to 2023, when an Afghan law professor and asylum seeker…