India's government has officially outlined five distinct pathways for foreigners to obtain citizenship, including by birth, descent, naturalisation, registration, and incorporation of territory, along with required documents.
Italy's government has outlined conditions for foreign spouses married to Italian citizens to apply for citizenship, including a 3-year waiting period halved for couples with children.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published two non-negotiable conditions for obtaining a work visa for diplomatic missions: online application via the ministry portal and completion in Arabic.
Ukraine's State Migration Service has released six legal conditions foreigners must simultaneously meet before applying for citizenship, including 5-year continuous residency.
The Netherlands Immigration Service published 10 requirements foreigners must meet for Dutch citizenship through naturalisation in 2026, including five-year residency and language exam.
Qatar's government details privileges for naturalized citizens including travel to 123 countries, no dual citizenship, and a 5-year waiting period for public office.
Qatar requires a minimum 25 consecutive years of lawful residency for foreigners to apply for citizenship, with strict limits on time abroad and a ban on dual nationality.
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting as France criticized US voting on human rights, amid rising tensions between Washington and Europe.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa calls on African nations to jointly address migration and protect human rights, following weeks of anti-immigrant protests and violence that killed four migrants.
The UAE government has published five categories of foreign nationals eligible for its Golden Visa in 2026, with residency periods ranging from 5 to 10 years and additional benefits.
Libya launches official eVisa portal for work and tourism; processing takes several days to a week. Applicants must submit personal details and passport info.
Australian Department of Home Affairs releases updated processing times for citizenship and passports in 2026. 90% of citizenship-by-conferral applications are decided within 6 months.
The UK government has clarified how applicants can withdraw visa or citizenship applications, including rules for cancellation and refund eligibility for fees and IHS charges.
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday after France compared Washington's human rights voting record to authoritarian states, escalating a diplomatic row.
The United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting after France compared the US to North Korea over a human rights vote, sparking a rare diplomatic clash between the two allies.
The United States has called on Nigeria and other nations to withdraw from the International Criminal Court following Chad's exit, citing concerns over sovereignty and bias.
Temporary Protected Status for over 300,000 Haitians and thousands of Syrians expired on July 27 after a Supreme Court ruling, with ICE preparing deportation operations.
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President Tinubu snubs South African envoy, directs him to junior minister as xenophobic attacks on Nigerians escalate; over 1,400 evacuated.
Italy's naturalisation process requires 10 years residency, clean record, sufficient income, and renunciation. Children of naturalised citizens may acquire citizenship automatically.
Australia's Department of Home Affairs outlines four requirements for citizenship: English, knowledge, values, and commitment. Applicants must score 75% and answer all 5 values questions.
The United States has praised Chad's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, calling it a reclaiming of sovereignty and launching a campaign against the court's 'illegitimate overreach'.
Nigeria condemns South Africa's failure to address a 30-year pattern of xenophobic attacks, citing over 100 deaths and demanding concrete action to protect African nationals.
The Maldives government has revealed that citizens of only one country are currently barred from visiting the island nation, sparking curiosity about the identity of the banned country.
President Tinubu declined to personally receive South Africa's delegation over xenophobic attacks, citing police complicity and ongoing violence; 98 Nigerians killed since 2022.
The UAE government lists five grounds for barring foreign entry: criminal conviction, deportation by court or Interior Ministry, ICC flagged activities, HIV-positive status, and GCC deportation for crime.
Discover the 20 African nations whose citizens can visit Guinea without a visa in 2026. Nigeria and others enjoy seamless entry under the new policy.
Chad announces withdrawal from International Criminal Court, citing limited effectiveness and disproportionate focus on African countries, joining other Sahel states.
Canada's immigration authority IRCC has detailed the eligibility criteria for permanent residents seeking Canadian citizenship, including physical presence, language, and tax requirements.
Canada's government lists 11 key requirements and risks for dual citizens travelling abroad in 2026, including entry bans, military service, tax obligations, and mandatory Canadian passport for air return.
President Bola Tinubu declines to receive South African special envoy dispatched by President Ramaphosa amid rising xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.