Visas

In a significant move aimed at addressing support for Palestine on U.S. college campuses, over 300 visas have been revoked by U.S. authorities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized the importance of maintaining order, noting, "We cannot allow those who engage in vandalizing universities, harassing students, and taking over buildings to reside freely in our country." The cancellation of visas includes that of a Turkish student detained in Boston. However, specifics regarding her involvement in any alleged activities…

Mogadishu (AX) — A whirlwind of bureaucratic hurdles has prompted Italy to suddenly slam the brakes on issuing visas to Somali citizens, leaving many in a state of confusion. Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, in a rare departure from diplomatic parlance, squashed speculations of political motives, pointing instead to administrative hang-ups that have choked the visa machinery. He reassured that the Italian authorities are busy untangling red tape, aiming to get the situation back on track swiftly.From the heart of Rome,…

Nairobi (AX) – The Italian government has urgently put a halt to processing Schengen visas for applications made through its embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia. The news broke on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) on Wednesday, through a statement from the Italian Embassy in Nairobi. The embassy revealed, "We wish to inform you that the Embassy of Italy in Nairobi has immediately ceased the issuance of entry Schengen visas for all applications processed by the Embassy of Italy in Mogadishu. For more details, please get…