US Policy

The US government is maintaining its full ban on DJI drones while offering a limited software exception. Public comments are now invited on the policy. DJI is pursuing an appeal against the restrictions.

28. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Building on last week's surge past $100, crude oil prices crossed $110 per barrel on April 29 for an eighth straight session. The rally intensified on reports of possible U.S. plans to extend the naval blockade on Iranian ports, heightening fears of prolonged Middle East supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries starting January 21, but the Philippines is not affected. Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez confirmed that Filipinos are not included in this measure. The policy seeks to reassess screening procedures under the public charge provision of immigration law.

14. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The United States plans to suspend visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. This policy aims to address security concerns in immigration procedures.

The US government announced on December 12, 2025, the immediate termination of the Family Reunification Parole program, which allowed certain relatives of US citizens temporary entry into the country. This measure affects citizens from Cuba and other regional countries, requiring them to wait outside the US for their visas. The decision aims to restrict parole to individual exceptional cases.

12. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

In 2025, the United States under President Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement and skipped COP30, marking a significant retreat from global climate efforts. Meanwhile, China led a surge in renewable energy deployment, driving down costs and accelerating transitions worldwide. Other nations, including those in Africa and Europe, stepped up to fill the leadership void left by the US.