
- Sep 9
US resumes immigrant visa processing for Poland and Hungary while global freeze persists
The White House instructed consular posts in Warsaw and Budapest to restart immigrant visa proceedings, leaving a worldwide interview freeze in place for other nations.

- Jun 25
Venezuela earthquakes: 920 dead, 55,000 missing as rescue teams face access hurdles
Two powerful earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela within 40 seconds on 24 June, killing at least 920 people and injuring 3,360. Over 55,000 are missing, with rescue efforts hampered by airport closures and visa delays for foreign aid teams.
