Tourism Body Defends Visa-Free Policy, Says Illegal Work by Tourists Is Rare and Must Be Penalized

Tourism Body Defends Visa-Free Policy, Says Illegal Work by Tourists Is Rare and Must Be Penalized

The Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (Mita) has dismissed claims that the country’s visa-free policy is allowing foreign nationals to flood the market and harm local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Instead, the association insists that abuses of tourist visas are limited and should be dealt with through stronger enforcement rather than scrapping visitor-friendly policies. Mita […]

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To Lam Seeks Dual Power as Vietnam’s Communist Party Opens Historic Congress

To Lam Seeks Dual Power as Vietnam’s Communist Party Opens Historic Congress

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party opened its twice-a-decade congress on Monday, a pivotal moment in the country’s political future as General Secretary To Lam moves to consolidate power less than two years after taking the helm. The gathering brings together nearly 1,600 delegates representing more than five million party members in a tightly controlled process that […]

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High-Speed Trains Collide in Southern Spain, 21 Dead and Dozens Injured

High-Speed Trains Collide in Southern Spain, 21 Dead and Dozens Injured

Spain is in shock after a tragic collision between two high-speed trains in Andalusia, leaving 21 people dead and more than 70 injured. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described it as a “night of deep pain” for the nation. The accident occurred Sunday evening near Adamuz, as a Malaga-to-Madrid train derailed and crossed onto the opposite […]

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No Evidence of Theft in Unibank Case – A‑G Explains Withdrawal of Charges Against Dr. Duffour

No Evidence of Theft in Unibank Case – A‑G Explains Withdrawal of Charges Against Dr. Duffour

Attorney‑General and Minister for Justice Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has clarified why criminal charges against former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffour and other directors of the now-defunct Unibank Ghana Limited were withdrawn, emphasizing that investigations found no evidence of theft, fraud, or personal enrichment. Dr. Ayine explained that public discussion around Unibank’s collapse had been […]

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Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Sparks European Backlash and Public Outrage

Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Sparks European Backlash and Public Outrage

European leaders have strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on eight key allies over his push to take control of Greenland, calling the move aggressive, unjustified, and dangerous for international relations. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the decision was “completely wrong,” while French President Emmanuel Macron labeled it “unacceptable.” […]

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Trump Threatens Trade Penalties as Greenland Standoff Deepens and NATO Tensions Rise

Trump Threatens Trade Penalties as Greenland Standoff Deepens and NATO Tensions Rise

US President Donald Trump escalated his push to take control of Greenland on Friday, warning that countries opposing his plan could face trade tariffs. Speaking at a health roundtable at the White House, Trump framed the issue as vital to American security, saying he might impose economic penalties on nations that refuse to back his […]

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Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi Calls for Global Action as Iranians Rise Against Hardship

Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi Calls for Global Action as Iranians Rise Against Hardship

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, said on Friday that the Islamic Republic is living on borrowed time, expressing confidence that nationwide protests will ultimately bring the government down. Speaking from his home in the Washington area, Pahlavi positioned himself as a leading voice of the opposition while urging the international community […]

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Rising Fears in Iran Prompt New Zealand and Slovakia to Shut Tehran Embassies and Evacuate Diplomats

Rising Fears in Iran Prompt New Zealand and Slovakia to Shut Tehran Embassies and Evacuate Diplomats

New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran and evacuated their diplomatic staff as security conditions in Iran continue to deteriorate. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that its diplomats departed Iran safely on commercial flights overnight. For now, all embassy operations have been relocated to Ankara, Turkey, where officials will […]

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South Korea Sentences Former President Yoon to Five Years Over Martial Law Fallout

South Korea Sentences Former President Yoon to Five Years Over Martial Law Fallout

In a landmark ruling on Friday, former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes connected to his controversial martial law declaration on December 3, 2024, and the ensuing political chaos. The sentencing marks the first of several high-profile verdicts facing Yoon, whose brief suspension […]

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