US Halts Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries, Including Indonesia’s Neighbors

Okay, here’s a revised and fact-checked version of the provided text, adhering to your core instructions. I’ve focused on correcting inaccuracies, providing current facts, and maintaining a neutral, informative tone. US Temporarily Suspends Visa Processing in Several Countries The United States has temporarily suspended visa processing in several countries, effective January 21, 2024. The affected … Read more

Flight carrying ‘barbaric’ deportees from US to Africa stopped at Shannon Airport – The Irish Times

A US aircraft carrying deportees described by a US Homeland Security official as “barbaric” and “violent” to North Africa against the directions of a US federal court judge stopped at Shannon Airport en route to its destination. Flight-tracking data obtained by the New York Times traced a Gulfstream jet owned by a private company that … Read more

How USAID funded over 6,200 journalists in global media network

According to WikiLeaks, USAID supported media outlets in more than 30 countries. “A since-deleted fact sheet from the agency revealed that starting as early as 2003, USAID funded training and resources for approximately 6,200 journalists, supported 707 non-state news organisations, and backed 279 civil society groups, exposing the vast extent of direct US influence in … Read more

‘Voy! I’m coming!’: The blind footballers of South Sudan | Football

Before the blind league, ‘I had totally lost hope’ Participants in the game play with a ball that jingles while coaches and siblings of players bang on goalposts to help them aim their shots. Players shout “voy” (“I’m coming” in Spanish) to warn opponents of their approach and minimise injuries. All players wear blindfolds to … Read more