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Remote teams
fromForbes
38 minutes ago

5 Costly Mistakes Digital Nomads Make-And How To Avoid Them

Remote work offers freedom but requires careful consideration of lifestyle, visa rules, and living costs to avoid costly mistakes.
World news
fromwww.nytimes.com
19 hours ago

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo

President Trump plans to send 1,100 Afghan evacuees to the Democratic Republic of Congo amid ongoing humanitarian crises.
fromGamintraveler
2 hours ago

Gen X Isn't Retiring To Europe: They're Moving There While Still Working And The Numbers Behind It

Pew defines Generation X as those born from 1965 through 1980, meaning in 2026 they will be roughly 46 to 61 years old, still too young to retire.
Europe news
fromWSOC TV
2 days ago

More Americans are considering moving abroad permanently

"People were working from home, there were people starting to become what we call digital nomads, and people realized they had more flexibility in life," Speer said.
Women in technology
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

TELL US: What are the biggest problems facing foreign residents in Germany?

International residents in Germany face various challenges in 2026, including bureaucracy, immigration, work, taxes, and housing.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
Travel
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
4 days ago

The Expat Loophole: How Residency Cards Unlock VIP Travel Privileges

Residency cards provide expats with significant travel advantages, including faster processing at airports and easier access to services.
Careers
fromInc
4 days ago

More Workers-and Employers-Are Looking Abroad for Jobs They Can't Find at Home

Workers are increasingly open to relocating abroad for job opportunities due to tight labor markets and economic pressures.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking

Temporary work visa systems can trap migrants in debt, abuse, and fear of deportation, leading to exploitation and human trafficking.
European startups
fromFast Company
6 days ago

AI isn't built for all languages and cultures. There's a push to fix that

Assem Sabry created Horus, an AI model focused on Egyptian culture, to address the lack of representation in the AI industry.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

US in talks to send Afghan refugees to DR Congo

Afghan allies face relocation to Congo or return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan amid ongoing crises.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Former UN ambassador, USAID director calls for rebuilding foreign aid | Cornell Chronicle

Modest investments abroad could advance America's interests at home - by preventing pandemics from reaching our shores, by expanding markets for U.S. goods, by promoting democracy and freedom - all for less than 1% of the federal budget each year.
Higher education
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme

From learning a language to building confidence and work experience, Erasmus+ offers transformative opportunities to enhance young people's life chances, said UK skills minister Jacqui Smith.
UK politics
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Who will shape the global agenda the left or far right?

Left-leaning leaders in Barcelona and far-right figures in Milan represent opposing political perspectives on democracy and regulation in Europe.
World politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'Too much is at stake' - Catherine Connolly tells world leaders 'democracy is under attack' on first foreign trip as president

The Defence of Democracy conference emphasizes the need to uphold democratic values amid rising challenges like disinformation and radicalism.
fromNature
1 week ago

How to thrive in science when you move abroad

International scientists, particularly those on visas, face unique challenges in their careers, especially in STEM fields. My book, 'Thriving as an International Scientist,' addresses these issues.
OMG science
Travel
fromGamintraveler
5 days ago

Why This Simple Visa Question Is Getting Americans In Trouble Abroad

Americans often misunderstand visa regulations, leading to unintentional violations during border interactions in Europe.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Trump administration pushes nations to sign 'trade over aid' declaration

The Trump administration promotes 'trade over aid' to reshape global assistance and enhance U.S. business opportunities, rejecting traditional humanitarian support.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon is condemned as a violation of the UN Charter and calls for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.
#travel
Travel
fromIslands
1 week ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation - Islands

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Travel
fromIslands
1 week ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation - Islands

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 weeks ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
SF parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Seeking a Second Passport

Americans are increasingly obtaining citizenship in ancestral countries as a form of insurance against political and social uncertainty in the United States.
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

Americans in Europe: US finally slashes citizenship renunciation fee

After significant deliberation, taking into account both the affected public's concerns regarding the cost of the fee and the not insignificant anecdotal evidence regarding tax-related difficulties many US nationals residing abroad encounter, including in part because of FATCA, the Department made a policy decision... to propose alleviating the cost burden for those individuals who decide to request CLN services by returning to the below-cost fee of $450.
US news
#international-law
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who moved countries for love and people who moved countries for work carry completely different versions of displacement. One chose a person and lost a place. The other chose a place and discovered that without their people in it, a better country can still feel like a beautiful room with no furniture - Silicon Canals

She said she stood in her new kitchen, which had radiant floor heating and a view of the fjord, and cried because the bread smelled wrong. She'd moved from São Paulo for a man she'd met at a data science conference. The apartment was beautiful. The healthcare was extraordinary. The man was kind. And the bread smelled wrong, and that wrongness cracked open something in her she hadn't known was load-bearing.
Remote teams
Travel
fromForbes
1 month ago

Where Americans Are Moving Abroad Right Now

Remote work and rising living costs drive millions of Americans to relocate abroad earlier in their careers, with over 180,000 relocating last year to countries offering affordability, cultural familiarity, and English-speaking communities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tell us: are you an American living abroad who has tried to renounce your citizenship?

American expats who tried renouncing US citizenship are invited to securely share detailed experiences, including motives, obstacles, future-return concerns, and anecdotes; contributions can be anonymous.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

US orders diplomats to push back on data sovereignty

The US government directs diplomats to oppose data sovereignty laws globally, viewing them as threats to free data flows and AI development, while European support for such restrictions grows due to privacy and surveillance concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromPrx
2 months ago

The World

Marco Rubio received a standing ovation at Munich; Denmark updated conscription; Americas' last prison island became a tourist bioreserve; Winter Olympics update featured Sarah Spain.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Close Foreign Consulates in U.S. Sanctuary Cities

Migrant-sending countries maintain extensive consulate networks in the United States primarily to serve their large diaspora populations, including undocumented immigrants, contributing to immigration enforcement challenges.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

More Than 120 Civil Society Groups Urge EU to Cancel US Trade Deal

Civil society groups urge the EU to cancel the US-EU trade deal and reduce reliance on US fossil fuels, citing Trump's threats and climate rollbacks.
#united-nations
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

What if choosing a woman as UN Secretary-General were key to the future of multilateralism?

Women have long held high-level UN roles yet continue to be excluded from consideration for UN Secretary-General; electing a woman could drive needed UN reforms.
Philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

Institutions are how we scale up cooperation among millions | Aeon Essays

Institutions enforce cooperation but must also prevent guardians from abusing power, effectively shifting the cooperation problem upward rather than eliminating it.
Television
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

How 'Pluribus' Makes a Playground Out of the Whole World

Pluribus portrays an alien 'joining' that creates a hive mind while one immune woman travels through emptied, varied global locations realized by meticulous production design.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

I've Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I've Learned.

U.S. imperialism escalated under Trump, combining foreign military aggression with domestic repression and deportation of migrants and refugees.
World news
fromPrx
2 months ago

The World

Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years; Milan Cortina bans PFAS ski wax; Sanae Takaichi won snap election; Albania reviews 45 years of Hoxha films.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Strategies for Supporting International Scholars (opinion)

While everyone is subject to their individual situations, for many, the process begins with an F-1 student visa, which they hold as they complete a Ph.D. over five to six years. After graduation, they may choose to transition to Optional Practical Training (OPT), which provides a year of work authorization, with a two-year extension for STEM graduates. Some may then transition to a H-1B temporary work visa, which provides for three years of work authorization and is renewable for another three years.
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Undiplomatic Diplomats

American diplomats are supposed to represent the nation, advocate for the interests and policies of the U.S. government, and stay on generally good terms with the country to which they're assigned. Even when they are sent to places that have an adversarial relationship with the United States, they are expected to maintain decorum while conveying messages these regimes may not want to hear.
US politics
World news
fromPrx
2 months ago

The World

Multiple international events unfolded, including high-level security talks in Munich, a decisive Bangladesh election result, Gaza school reopenings, and planned Kenya-Somalia checkpoint reopenings.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How Many Passports Can You Have?

Spy thrillers have often included characters with multiple passports to evoke drama and suspense. The reality of having more than one passport is far tamer, but can help travelers navigate difficult visa situations and provide more flexibility for trips abroad. Even having a duplicate of a passport can be helpful if your primary passport is damaged, lost, or stolen. Here's everything travelers need to know about holding multiple passports, including how many you can have, how to obtain a second passport,
Travel
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?

United States President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
US politics
World news
fromPrx
2 months ago

The World

India and the EU signed a trade deal covering a quarter of world GDP; Europe also faces immigration policy shifts, geopolitical tensions over Greenland, and space-debris impacts near Point Nemo.
World news
fromPrx
2 months ago

The World

China's top general, President Xi's second-in-command, has been placed under investigation in the country's largest military purge in roughly half a century.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

United Nations presses for answers on US funding commitments

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday that while the US ambassador, Mike Waltz, said last week that payments would begin within weeks, no further details had been offered. list of 3 itemsend of list We've seen the statements, and frankly, the secretary-general has been in touch for quite some time on this issue with Ambassador Waltz, Dujarric said during a news briefing.
World news
fromPrx
2 months ago

The World

A month after US forces captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, some signs of change have emerged. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has proposed a sweeping amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners, but families and human rights groups remain wary. Also, the son of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, has been killed.
World news
fromPrx
1 month ago

The World

The US Supreme Court has struck down much of the Trump administration's tariffs on foreign goods, which have been a cornerstone of its trade and foreign policies. Also, Iran prepares for a possible US military strike. And, the International Energy Agency has removed climate change from its list of priorities for the next two years, following threats from the US
World news
World news
fromPrx
2 months ago

The World

Keir Starmer visits China, the first British prime minister to do so in eight years, amid strained UK-China relations over Hong Kong and espionage allegations.
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