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US unveils new ‘Flight of the Eagle’ passport: Know about online process, premium packaging and what has changed

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Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, during the launch of America.gov in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. The new website is designed to help Americans access federal information and resources currently spread among numerous agencies. Photographer: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

The United States government has unveiled a newly redesigned ‘Flight of the Eagle’ passport and disclosed comprehensive plans to substantially transform the application process for American citizens. Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, during the launch of America.gov in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. The new website is designed to help Americans … Read more

US passport records in voter verification? Trump administration pushes new election data plan

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US passport records could become part of voter checks: Inside Trump administration’s latest move. (AFP)

The US State Department is moving to expand access to passport records so state and local officials, and potentially some nonprofit organizations, can use the information to verify voter eligibility, according to a Bloomberg report based on a notice sent to key lawmakers. US passport records could become part of voter checks: Inside Trump administration’s … Read more

‘Topless’ protest: Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chibu granted bail

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'Topless' protest: Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chibu granted bail

New Delhi: Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib, who was arrested for protesting topless at the Bharat Mandapam during the Artificial Intelligence Summit, was granted bail on Saturday.Lawyer Sulaiman Mohammad Khan said the duty magistrate granted Chib bail after the Delhi crime branch failed to provide any sufficient reason for seeking police custody of … Read more

British passport holders in UAE and Gulf warned: New UK travel rules could disrupt expats or dual nationals’ next trip

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British passport holders in UAE and Gulf warned: New UK travel rules could disrupt expats or dual nationals’ next trip

Passport panic? What the UK’s new rules mean for dual citizenship in the Gulf The UK is overhauling its border entry system from 25 February 2026, making travel more complicated for British citizens with dual nationality, including those living in the United Arab Emirates and other parts of the world. The latest phase of the … Read more

UK’s new border rules for dual nationals explained: Will it cost you £589 to enter your own country? Travel chaos, family panic, and women being discriminated against

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UK's new border rules for dual nationals explained: Will it cost you £589 to enter your own country? Travel chaos, family panic, and women being discriminated against

UK tightens entry rules for dual passport holders, sending families into panic Britain’s controversial new border system is due to come into force on February 25, 2026, drawing sharp criticism from campaigners, legal experts and campaign groups who say it discriminates against women and dual nationals living abroad. The policy, introduced by the Home Office, … Read more