Department of Passports initiates new system of passport production, management

Rubio plan would allow users to upload passport photos using their phones or computers

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department is developing a system that would allow Americans to take and upload passport photos from their phones or computers as part of a broader effort to modernize the passport application process and reduce wait times. Speaking last week at a reception for the State Department’s launch []

Faster services and greater transparency to reshape passport system, DG Says

Faster services and greater transparency to reshape passport system, DG Says

Pakistan to introduce mobile app for online passport renewal services

New system is expected to make passport processes faster. The post Pakistan to introduce mobile app for online passport renewal services appeared first on BOL News.

These are the world’s most powerful passports in 2026

Europe led the rankings.

Not just a document? Passport boom, in numbers

Not just a document? Passport boom, in numbers

Beyond the passport: The legal ambiguity of Indian citizenship

A recent government statement sparked controversy by clarifying that passports are only travel documents. This article explores the legal complexities of proving citizenship in India and its implications for rights.

Passport is a travel document, not document of citizenship: Govt

Passport is a travel document, not document of citizenship: Govt

World : South Korea To Launch 'AI Legal Secretary' Service For Public Officials

SEOUL, July 13 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The South Korean government has developed an AI legal secretary service that public servants can refer to when reviewing legal grounds in the course of policy planning and implementation, and put it into operation on a trial basis this week, Yonhap News Agency reported quoting officials on Monday.

Dutch government designing own sovereign data cloud

The Dutch government is working on a draft design for a sovereign government cloud that would run on data centers owned and operated by the national government.

The Irish wolfhound features prominently on Ireland’s new passport

The Department of Foreign Affairs described the new passport as “one of the world’s most advanced travel documents”.

Zamfara gov’t digitalises public healthcare system

The Zamfara State Government launched a digital health initiative to improve healthcare delivery across hospitals and health facilities in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, announced the initiative during the One-Day Digital Health Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting held at the Ministry of Health Conference Hall in Gusau. Speaking at the opening of [] The post Zamfara gov’t digitalises public healthcare system appeared first on Vanguard News.

Head of Service Upgrades Employee Self-Service Platform 

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack says the Service has shifted from permission economy to an empowerment economy. The Head of Service said this at an interaction session with Civil Servants across the federation as part of activities marking the 2026 Africa Public Service Week, in Abuja, Nigeria. [] The post Head of Service Upgrades Employee Self-Service Platform appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Trump’s new passport design of him looming in front of Declaration of Independence draws horrified reactions

The special-edition document marks the first time a living president has appeared on a U.S. passport

Breaking: Your passport's security and privacy [Scary]

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Passports delivered at doorsteps in Lalitpur

Lalitpur, June 24: The District Administration Office (DAO), Lalitpur has delivered 43 units of passports to service see...

State Department Unveils America250 Passports at Trump’s Great American State Fair

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Department of State is allowing the public to view the new America250 passports at the agency’s booth at the Great American State Fair. “Americans carry their passport as a symbol of who they are and where they come from. Now, our commemorative passport will also allow them to carry a piece of our history and our values wherever they...

Government watchdog targets 'weapons of mass reproduction' after Supreme Court ruling

The Oversight Project unveils a plan to combat birthright citizenship effects through mass deportation, ICE at hospitals, and birth tourism crackdowns.

Japan to fully digitalize airport customs system by 2030

The phasing-out of paper customs declaration forms is among measures eyed by the Finance Ministry to handle the inbound movement of people and goods more efficiently.

Breaking: DSS told to immediately probe former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello, see reason and details

The Department of State Services (DSS) has been told to investigate the immediate past governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Adoza Bello. Legit.ng has the details.

Censorship-Pushing Federal Agency Teams Up With Tech Company Trump Feuded With

A U.S. government agency is Anthropic's Mythos to audit government software despite the Trump administration's recent feud with the artificial intelligence company.

FG to launch three digital platforms to deepen public service reforms‎‎

The Federal Government, through the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), will officially launch three innovative digital platforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and effective implementation of public sector reforms across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).‎‎ The event is scheduled to hold The post FG to launch three digital platforms to deepen public service reforms‎‎ appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

KKM laksana transformasi digital, akses kesihatan menyeluruh

JOHOR BAHRU: Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) kini sedang giat melaksanakan transformasi sistem kesihatan negara melalui pemerkasaan perkhidmatan penjagaan kesihatan primer dan peluasan perkhidmatan kesihatan digital. Timbalan Menterinya, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib berkata, langkah itu melibatkan penambahbaikan pencegahan penyakit serta penggunaan teknologi dan data bersepadu bagi memastikan akses kesihatan berkualiti dapat dinikmati oleh semua komuniti, khususnya di ... Read more The post KKM laksana transformasi digital, akses kesihatan menyeluruh appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Trinidad Government Launches Review of Diplomatic Passports

TRINIDAD TOBAGO - The Trinidad and Tobago government launched a sweeping review of diplomatic passports and will move to recover documents from several holders, including former prime minister Dr. Keith Rowley.

Minister says ‘something’ happened to trigger order to surrender citizenship docs

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab said she told her department to investigate when she became aware that “something” had happened to trigger a wave of citizenship document recalls. The minister didn’t say during a Tuesday press conference exactly what problem led to an unknown number of people getting emails last week ordering them to [] The post Minister says ‘something’ happened to trigger order to surrender citizenship docs appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Gov't to launch 'AI legal secretary' service for public officials

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The government has developed an AI legal secretary ...

For avinash sir: Passport network expands six-fold in last decade; 1.5 cr services delivered in 2025: MEA official

As India marks the 14th Passport Seva Divas, the government continues to expand the ease of services with over 500 Passport Kendras and a delivery of 1.5 crore passports and related services in 2025 alone, a Ministry of External Affairs official said on Wednesday.

Historic redesign of US passport featuring imposing image of Donald Trump revealed

Historic redesign of US passport featuring imposing image of Donald Trump revealed

Conflicting court orders over citizenship data stir more midterm confusion...

Conflicting court orders over citizenship data stir more midterm confusion... (First column, 1st story, link)

Mass retirement hits Nigeria Customs Service

Mass retirement hit the Nigeria Customs Service as 1,516 officers are set to leave the service in the next two years. The development was disclosed on two circulars on statutory retirement lists covering 825 officers in 2026 and 691 officers in 2027. The circular, issued by the Service’s Human Resource and Development Department and signed [] Mass retirement hits Nigeria Customs Service

TIMELINE: When could Norway’s planned new citizenship rules take effect?

After the Norwegian government announced planned changes to the Citizenship Act, social media has been flooded with speculation and anxiety among foreign residents. What is actually happening, and when could the proposed new rules take effect?

State Department unveils America250 passports at Trump’s Great American State Fair

The Department of State is allowing the public to view the new America250 passports at the agency’s booth at the Great American State Fair. “Americans carry their passport as a symbol of who they are and where they come from. Now, our commemorative passport will also allow them to carry a piece of our history []...Click to read more

Indonesia reviews 2026 Hajj services to improve pilgrim care

Indonesia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, said a series of service innovations introduced by ...

Trump Shares New US Passport Design on Truth Social

The mockup shows limited-edition passports planned for a July rollout to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

What Does the Supreme Court Ruling on Citizenship Mean?

The decision was made, but the battle continues.

The June 30 Phenomenon: The State Created This Crisis and Now Citizens Begin Deporting People

The June 30 Phenomenon: The State Created This Crisis and Now Citizens Begin Deporting People

Director: Passport processing now three days after arrival of 5,000 booklets

The Director General of Civil Registration and Immigration, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino, has announced the arrival of 5,000 new passport booklets, saying the development will reduce the processing time to just three days. He said the Directorate for Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration has also received more supplies, bringing the total number of [] The post Director: Passport processing now three days after arrival of 5,000 booklets appeared first on Eye Radio.

Hauts cadres de l’État : vers une mutation stratégique

Au Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement, on s’active pour la modernisation et la performance des hauts cadres de l’administration publique guinéenne. C’est dans ce cadre, il réunit les secrétaires généraux des départements ministériels pour les rendre responsables, efficaces et performants pour la bonne continuité des affaires publiques. Aujourd’hui, on peut dire que la révolution est en []

Three Sovereignties, One AI: State, Corporate, and Indigenous Techno-Sovereignty

Sovereign AI has become a national priority, replacing the old dream of a borderless internet with state-backed control over computing hardware. The digital economy is fragmenting along geopolitical lines, as nations reshape global digital infrastructure around competing tech alliances. Power in this new landscape no longer comes from controlling territory alone. Instead, it flows through [] The post Three Sovereignties, One AI: State, Corporate, and Indigenous Techno-Sovereignty appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Guinée : le gouvernement veut transformer son système de santé au bénéfice des communautés

Afin de rapprocher durablement les services de santé des populations, en particulier des communautés les plus vulnérables, le ministère de la Santé et de l’Hygiène publique a procédé, ce mercredi 24 juin 2026, au lancement officiel du projet de transformation du système de santé guinéen. La cérémonie a réuni des cadres de la Présidence de [] The post Guinée : le gouvernement veut transformer son système de santé au bénéfice des communautés first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Spain wants to make it easier for foreign workers to find legal jobs – What the new migration agency could mean

Spain’s government has unveiled plans to create a new State Agency for Human Mobility, a move it says will make []