The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for foreign nationals impacted by the travel disruptions

Ukrainian tourist Igor Komarov, 28, goes missing in Bali amid alleged kidnapping; seven foreign nationals named as suspects.

New regulations governing the employment of foreign nationals in Georgia will come into effect on March 1, impacting both self-employed individuals and those working under employment contracts.

A man was arrested in Kenya for luring citizens to fight in Ukraine, while Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister reported that 55 Ghanaians have been killed in the conflict.

Starting September 1, any criminal offense resulting in a prison sentence will serve as grounds for deporting foreign nationals from Sweden, with critics suggesting the government aims for an 'ethnically clean country'.

The Swedish government intends to increase the expulsion of convicted foreign nationals.

As of January 1, 2026, Georgia has implemented mandatory medical insurance for all foreign nationals entering the country, formalizing healthcare access standards for various types of visitors and residents.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) detained 13 foreigners in a special inspection...

Since 2019, Spain has expelled fewer than 7% of the nearly 21,000 irregular foreign nationals who arrived in the country during that period.

Tirana police have arrested two individuals, aged 20 and 39, on suspicion of exploiting a foreign national from Azerbaijan for prostitution.

Trump Admin Closes CDL Loophole That Let Illegal Immigrants Drive Big-Rigs The Department of Transportation shut down a major safety vulnerability this past week that had allowed illegal immigrant drivers to operate commercial trucks on American highways despite having no verifiable driving history. “For far too long, America has allowed dangerous foreign drivers to abuse our truck licensing systems – wreaking havoc on our roadways. This safety loophole ends today,” Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said in a statement. “Moving forward, unqualified foreign drivers will be unable to get a license to operate an 80,000-pound big rig. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are putting the safety of the driving public first. From enforcing English language standards to holding fraudulent carriers accountable, we will continue to attack this crisis on our roads head on.” The reform targets a gaping hole in how states issue commercial driver's licenses to foreign nationals. While licensing agencies can screen U.S. drivers through national databases for past violations like DUIs or crash history, they cannot access records of foreigners and illegal immigrants. That loophole enabled at least 30 states to issue CDLs to drivers deemed ineligible. Under the old system, foreign drivers holding only work permits could obtain commercial trucking licenses because Employment Authorization Documents don't indicate prior traffic violations, accidents, or license suspensions in other countries. States had no way to know whether an applicant had a clean record or a history of reckless driving before allowing them to operate an 80,000-pound vehicle. The new rule formally codifies Duffy's emergency action from last September that ended the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to truckers with unverified driving histories. EADs will no longer be accepted as proof of eligibility. Applicants must instead present an unexpired foreign passport along with the appropriate Form I-94, which tracks a noncitizen's entry to and exit from the United States. “Under the provisions, only foreign nationals holding temporary work visas, such as H‑2B, H‑1B, or temporary investor visas from treaty countries, known as E‑2 visas, may be eligible,” explains Fox News Digital. “In addition, states must verify the lawful immigration status of every applicant by checking the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system.” At least 30 people died in 17 crashes caused by non-domiciled commercial driver’s license holders in 2025, according to reports. Among the most serious incidents, a non-domiciled driver triggered a multi-vehicle crash inside a tunnel on Interstate 80 in Wyoming on February 14, killing three people and injuring 20 others. On August 12, another non-domiciled driver caused a crash on the Florida Turnpike that left three people dead after attempting an illegal U-turn. In California, a driver failed to stop for traffic on October 21, setting off an eight-vehicle collision that killed three. Later in the year, on December 3, a non-domiciled driver collided with a train at a marked crossing in Ontario, California, killing a crew member. “We are done letting foreign drivers wreak havoc on our roads. If you’re behind the wheel of a big rig, you must meet our standards—no exceptions,” Duffy said in a post on X Saturday. The final rule is expected to take effect in one month, around March 15.  “A critical safety gap allowed unqualified drivers with unknown driving histories to get behind the wheel of commercial vehicles,” said Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Derek D. Barrs. “We are closing that gap today to ensure that only qualified, vetted drivers are operating on our nation’s roadways. If we cannot verify your safe driving history, you cannot hold a CDL in this country.” Duffy praised the reform as one of several steps the Trump administration is taking to bolster transportation safety, including enforcing English language standards for drivers. In May, Secretary Duffy signed an order establishing new guidelines to strengthen English language enforcement for commercial truck operators, placing drivers who fail English proficiency tests out of service. "Under President Trump's leadership, we are putting the safety of the driving public first," Duffy said. "From enforcing English language standards to holding fraudulent carriers accountable, we will continue to attack this crisis on our roads head on." Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 23:00

India issues advisory for foreigners stranded in India after Iran-US conflict

Finnish authorities expelled a record 169 convicted foreign nationals last year, marking the highest number of such expulsions in a single year.

Bengaluru police have dismantled a large narcotics network, seizing drugs worth Rs 5.24 crore and arresting 16 peddlers, including nine foreign nationals.

Icelandic prisons are severely overcrowded, with 84% of those who began custody last year being foreign nationals, and hundreds awaiting sentencing.

An immigration officer was injured during a raid on a Bukit Bintang nightclub, which resulted in the detention of 48 foreign nationals.

Sweden is set to implement stricter rules for the expulsion of convicted foreign nationals starting this autumn.

A population census indicates that 31% of foreign-born residents in Catalonia hold Spanish nationality, with foreign nationals making up 18.7% of the total population.

Members of the Special Missions Unit of the Hellenic Coast Guard located a total of 40 foreign nationals, including 24 men, 13 women, and 3 minors, on Farmakonisi island.

Police in Moldova, with the support of special forces, arrested three foreign nationals, aged 23, 25, and 27, while they were allegedly attempting to sell a luxury car they had rented.

Iceland's Minister of Justice, Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, made an incorrect statement regarding the percentage of foreign nationals charged with criminal offenses in 2023 due to a miscalculation.

Iran has officially sustained its elimination of measles and rubella, while also mandating health insurance for all foreign nationals within the country.

Police in Serres, Greece, have successfully dismantled a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking, with the investigation beginning after two foreign nationals were arrested in Thessaloniki for drug-related offenses.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law aimed at protecting foreign nationals serving in its military from extradition to their home countries, a move seen as a further incentive to attract mercenaries.

Finland’s Immigration Service (Migri) issued 169 deportation decisions against foreign nationals convicted of crimes last year, the highest figure recorded to date.

Russia will not extradite foreign nationals who served in its armed forces and fought against Ukraine, even at the request of other states.

Three scientists faced charges in a worm smuggling scheme, with lawyers claiming China assisted in getting the case dismissed. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the need for vigilance against foreign nationals advancing malicious agendas.

Japan is considering a new regulation that would oblige airlines to deny boarding to foreign nationals without JESTA, alongside plans to raise residency application fees.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has issued a warning about an increase in espionage activities in the country, citing recent arrests of foreign nationals with suspected intelligence connections.

Eight foreign nationals from the United States, Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine, and Tajikistan were denied entry into Poland at Warsaw Chopin Airport by border guards.

Starting March 1, Georgia will prohibit foreign nationals without permanent residence permits from working as couriers, taxi drivers, or tour guides, following a decree issued by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

Iceland's Minister of Justice, Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, made an incorrect statement regarding the percentage of foreign nationals charged with criminal offenses in 2023 due to a miscalculation.