Canada Lists 10 Reasons for Denying Passport Applications
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship maintains the authority to deny passport applications under ten specific conditions.
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Saudi Arabia Offers Free 6-Month Visit Visas to Undocumented Yemenis
Saudi Arabia has launched a two-month status regularisation programme that opened on October 11, 2026, for undocumented Yemeni nationals across the Kingdom.
Makhadzi Cleared To Leave Botswana After Court Agreement
South African musician Makhadzi has received permission from a Botswana court to leave the country and return home following an agreement reached with local promoter Gilbert…
Ipsos Poll Puts ANC Support at 30 Percent in Local Elections
South Africans are voting in local elections across nearly three hundred municipalities, with public frustration over crumbling infrastructure, failing services, and economic stagnation putting intense pressure on the ruling African National Congress.
Democrats Win Both Houses in Historic Midterm Elections
Democrats seized control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the recent midterm elections, securing full control of the legislative branch for the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidential term.
Bishop Douglas Urges BYU-Idaho Students to Serve Daily
Bishop Sean Douglas, Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, urged Brigham Young University-Idaho students on Tuesday…
Keisha Lance Bottoms Elected First Black Woman Governor in US History
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, has been elected governor of Georgia, becoming the first Black woman in United States history to hold a governorship.
Chicago Voters Face Ballot Shortages, Long Lines at Multiple Polling Locations
Chicago voters faced significant delays and ballot shortages at several polling locations during the November 3, 2026, midterm elections.
Democrats Projected to Win Control of US House, NBC News Says
Democrats are projected to win control of the House of Representatives, according to NBC News, which estimates the party will secure a 53-seat majority.
House Committee Finds American Psychological Association Allowed Antisemitism
A congressional investigation has concluded that the American Psychological Association (APA) has allowed systemic antisemitism to spread within its organization, according to a report released by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Early projections and data emerge from 2026 US midterm elections
American voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for midterm elections that will determine whether Republicans maintain control of Congress or if Democrats succeed in seizing one or both chambers.
Spanish Transport Minister Blames Dispatchers for Train Crash
A high-speed train collision near the town of Urda in central Spain on October 28, 2026, killed at least 69 people, leading to intense political friction over safety systems, controller workloads, and ministerial accountability.