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US, Iran trade strikes despite visas for World Cup footballers

The US said it struck radar sites in Iran after downing drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said it had targeted "enemy bases in the area" with missiles.

Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official

Iran World Cup squad still in visa limbo 10 days before first match, ambassador says

Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

BUDAPEST, June 5 - Hungary's government will stop issuing worker visas to employees from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia from Friday, a government spokeswoman said, calling the move a first step towards regulating the inflow of guest workers.

Sweden urges EU to tighten rules on tourist visas for Russians

The number of tourist visas issued to Russians has risen despite Russia’s war in Ukraine.

South Africa set off for Mexico without assistant coach after visa woes

South Africa's World Cup departure delayed in visa 'debacle'

World Cup-bound South Africa grounded over visa delay

Iran beat Gambia as federation seeks FIFA clarity over visas

Bulgaria to cut US military aircraft stay over visa issue, PM Radev says

SARAJEVO, May 29 - Bulgaria will allow U.S. military aircraft to stay in the NATO member country only until the end of June, after the United States failed to approve a visa-free system for Bulgarian visitors, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday.

Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting

A UN diplomat said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi had also apparently been denied a visa.

Russia says US did not grant visa for vice-minister to attend UN Security Council meeting

The Russian deputy foreign minister had wanted to attend a UN Security Council meeting chaired by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Mexico says will host Iran during World Cup

Mexico will host Iran’s 2026 World Cup team during overnight stays in Tijuana to help them avoid US visa issues.

As Indonesia, Malaysia mull tougher visa rules to counter foreign criminals and scammers, what are potential drawbacks?

Indonesia and Malaysia are considering tighter visa and immigration rules to combat criminal networks and scam syndicates that make use of foreigners, but experts caution that there are diplomatic and economic costs to consider.

Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona

Iranian officials said this month that their players and staff had yet to receive US visas, less than a month before the start of the tournament.

Democrats demand Rubio explain US visa for wanted former Polish official

The visa allowed a wanted former Polish cabinet minister to flee to the US from Hungary.

Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners

The new visa-free duration would be decided on a country-by-country basis, with most foreign nationals granted stays of up to 30 days, while some could receive only 15 days, said Thailand's tourism minister.