US to Launch Website for New $5 Million Gold Card Visa Program
In a significant move aimed at attracting wealthy foreign investors, the United States is preparing to launch a new government website for its upcoming "Gold Card" visa program. This initiative will offer permanent residency to affluent individuals who invest at least $5 million in the U.S. economy. Website Launch and Registration U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that registration for the Gold Card program will open soon. A dedicated website, trumpcard.gov, is expected to go live within the week. This site will serve as the official portal for applications and provide detailed...
Nauru Sells Citizenship to Combat Climate Crisis
Nauru, the world’s third-smallest country, has launched an initiative to offer citizenship for USD 105,000 (approximately INR 91.5 lakh) under its Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme. The move is aimed at generating funds to tackle climate change and relocate the island’s 12,500 residents to higher ground as rising sea levels threaten their homes. A Bid for Survival Amid Climate ThreatsLocated in Micronesia, northeast of Australia, Nauru spans just 21 square kilometers and faces severe environmental and economic challenges. Decades of phosphate mining have left 80 percent of its land uninhabitable,...