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Could Mexico be influencing America via their consulates? Source:
Could Mexico Be Influencing America Via Their Consulates? | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
You've heard that China could be influencing American politics—turns out, Mexico could be at it as well. Reports are emerging that Mexican consulates have been used to affect our elections and even ou...
ktrh.iheart.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Could Mexico be influencing America via their consulates? Source:
Over 1,400 Indonesians left Cambodian scam groups in five days: Embassy. Source: @barrons.com.
Over 1,400 Indonesians Leave Cambodian Scam Groups In Five Days: Embassy
More than 1,400 Indonesians have left cyberscam networks in Cambodia in the last five days, Jakarta said on Wednesday, after Phnom Penh pledged a fresh crackdown on the illicit trade.
www.barrons.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Over 1,400 Indonesians left Cambodian scam groups in five days: Embassy. Source: @barrons.com.
Nuuk resident stages a daily protest in front of the US Consulate. Source: @apnews.com.
Nuuk resident stages a daily protest in front of the US Consulate
The 70-year-old carpenter said he decided to hold three flags - Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland - to send a message that "we stand behind that and stand together with those who stand behind u...
apnews.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Nuuk resident stages a daily protest in front of the US Consulate. Source: @apnews.com.
Indian officials slam Iran's refusal to allow consular access to detained tanker crew. Source:
Indian officials slam Iran's refusal to allow consular access to detained tanker crew
Officials of the Indian Embassy in Iran have repeated their call for the Iranian Government to allow consular access to 16 Indian sailors who have been detained
www.bairdmaritime.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Indian officials slam Iran's refusal to allow consular access to detained tanker crew. Source:
State Department unjustifiably invokes “public charge” to freeze immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. Source: @centeronbudget.bsky.social.
State Department Unjustifiably Invokes “Public Charge” to Freeze Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
Consistent with its increasingly racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric, the Trump Administration claims that nationals from the 75 targeted countries are at “high risk” of becoming a public charge, without ...
www.cbpp.org
January 22, 2026 at 1:46 AM
State Department unjustifiably invokes “public charge” to freeze immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. Source: @centeronbudget.bsky.social.
Employee stranded abroad? Navigating U.S. visa delays and international remote work risks. Source:
Employee Stranded Abroad? Navigating U.S. Visa Delays and International Remote Work Risks
With some consular appointments being rescheduled several months after the original intended return dates, employers are left in a practical “Catch-22.” This article outlines the primary legal risks a...
natlawreview.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Employee stranded abroad? Navigating U.S. visa delays and international remote work risks. Source:
Discover this 2026 article on Thai bar girl brokers and migration effects via @tandfresearch.bsky.social.
Digital Networking Among Thai Bar Girl Brokers: Navigating the Infrastructure of Mobility and the Circulation of Affect
This study investigates interconnectivity between Thai bar girl brokers and prospective migrants on TikTok. Content analysis elucidates that these brokers expanded their roles from conventional job...
doi.org
January 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Discover this 2026 article on Thai bar girl brokers and migration effects via @tandfresearch.bsky.social.
The Consular Newsletter (January 12-18, 2026) is now live. This week, the U.S. freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Iran, Russia, and Somalia, while France opens a Greenland consulate in February.
The Consular Newsletter (January 12-18, 2026)
This week, the U.S. freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Iran, Russia, and Somalia, while France opens a Greenland consulate in February.
newsletter.consularaffairs.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:09 AM
The Consular Newsletter (January 12-18, 2026) is now live. This week, the U.S. freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Iran, Russia, and Somalia, while France opens a Greenland consulate in February.
Chinese Consulate-General in Chicago urges Chinese nationals in Minnesota to strengthen safety precautions. Source: @globaltimescn.bsky.social.
www.globaltimes.cn
January 19, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Chinese Consulate-General in Chicago urges Chinese nationals in Minnesota to strengthen safety precautions. Source: @globaltimescn.bsky.social.
India pushes for consular access to 16 Indian crew members detained by Iranian authorities. Source:
India pushes for consular access to 16 Indian crew members detained by Iranian authorities
TEHRAN: The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Saturday urged Iranian authorities to grant consular access to 16 Indian crew members detained on MT Valiant Roar. Despi
www.newindianexpress.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:53 AM
India pushes for consular access to 16 Indian crew members detained by Iranian authorities. Source:
Bishop Fernandes praises religious worker visa rule change, says work still to be done. Source:
Bishop Fernandes praises religious worker visa rule change, says work still to be done
A bill sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, would extend religious workers’ visas while green card applications are pending.
www.catholicnewsagency.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Bishop Fernandes praises religious worker visa rule change, says work still to be done. Source:
Man in ICE custody dies at Clayton County facility, Mexican consulate says. Source: @atlantanewsfirst.com.
Man in ICE custody dies at Clayton County facility, Mexican consulate says
His cause of death is currently unclear.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Man in ICE custody dies at Clayton County facility, Mexican consulate says. Source: @atlantanewsfirst.com.
Ghana helped U.S. deport migrants, and now its own citizens are shut out. Source: @capitalbnews.org.web.brid.gy.
Ghana Helped U.S. Deport Migrants, and Now Its Own Citizens Are Shut Out
Twenty-seven African nations are included in a U.S. visa freeze, even as many have helped enforce Washington’s deportation agenda.
capitalbnews.org
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Ghana helped U.S. deport migrants, and now its own citizens are shut out. Source: @capitalbnews.org.web.brid.gy.
Chinese consular help sought over missing HK resident. Source:
Chinese consular help sought over missing HK resident - RTHK
The Immigration Department said it has contacted the Chinese consulate in an Iranian port city on the Strait of Hormuz,...
gbcode.rthk.hk
January 19, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Chinese consular help sought over missing HK resident. Source:
Ofori-Atta acted within his rights in refusing consular meeting in the US – Legal analyst. Source:
Ofori-Atta acted within his rights in refusing consular meeting in the US – Legal analyst
Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has said former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta acted within his constitutional rights by refusing to
www.gbcghanaonline.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Ofori-Atta acted within his rights in refusing consular meeting in the US – Legal analyst. Source:
Discover this 2026 article on the hostages’ release by Hamas via @tandfresearch.bsky.social.
doi.org
January 19, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Discover this 2026 article on the hostages’ release by Hamas via @tandfresearch.bsky.social.
Amid heightened interest in Greenland, France is appointing a Consul General stationed in Nuuk.
Candidature au poste de consul(e) général(e) à Nuuk · demarche.numerique.gouv.fr
demarche.numerique.gouv.fr
January 17, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Amid heightened interest in Greenland, France is appointing a Consul General stationed in Nuuk.
France to open consulate in Greenland in February amid Trump threats. Source: @politico.eu.
France to open consulate in Greenland in February amid Trump threats
Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the move is a “political signal.”
www.politico.eu
January 17, 2026 at 1:25 AM
France to open consulate in Greenland in February amid Trump threats. Source: @politico.eu.
US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran. Source: @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy.
US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran
State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran to crack down on applicants likely to become public charges.
www.foxnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:25 AM
US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran. Source: @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy.
British passport changes disrupt plans for reunions, sick relative visits and business trips. Source:
Passport rule change disrupts travel plans for thousands of Aussies
From February 25, dual citizens of the UK and Ireland will be required to enter the UK using a valid British or Irish passport, a change causing major headaches for dual citizens with imminent travel ...
www.abc.net.au
January 17, 2026 at 1:24 AM
British passport changes disrupt plans for reunions, sick relative visits and business trips. Source:
Judge recommends U.S. issue visa to student who was deported in error. Source: @nytimes.com.
Judge Recommends U.S. Issue Visa to Student Who Was Deported in Error
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Judge recommends U.S. issue visa to student who was deported in error. Source: @nytimes.com.
Trump's ex-campaign adviser says he carries passport with him now because of ICE. Source: @cnn.com.
Trump’s ex-campaign adviser says he carries passport with him now because of ICE | CNN
Bryan Lanza, President Trump’s former senior campaign adviser in 2024 says he now carries his passport and ID with him because of ICE operations.
edition.cnn.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Trump's ex-campaign adviser says he carries passport with him now because of ICE. Source: @cnn.com.
Germany's Greenland Consulate decision: following a different path. Source:
The US Halt on Immigrant Visa Processing
The ban’s effects will encompass families split apart, jobs opportunities lost, businesses unfounded, and trade and investment deals unsigned. Fewer kids will go to school, others will get sick.
www.cgdev.org
January 17, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Germany's Greenland Consulate decision: following a different path. Source:
The US halt on immigrant visa processing. Source: @cgdev.org.
The US Halt on Immigrant Visa Processing
The ban’s effects will encompass families split apart, jobs opportunities lost, businesses unfounded, and trade and investment deals unsigned. Fewer kids will go to school, others will get sick.
www.cgdev.org
January 17, 2026 at 1:22 AM
The US halt on immigrant visa processing. Source: @cgdev.org.
Discover this 2026 article on temporary visas in the Australian context via @wileyonlinelibrary.bsky.social.
doi.org
January 17, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Discover this 2026 article on temporary visas in the Australian context via @wileyonlinelibrary.bsky.social.