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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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 Kwabena Duffour and other directors of the now-defunct Unibank Ghana Limited were withdrawn, emphasizing that investigations found no evidence of theft, fraud, or personal enrichment.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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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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UN Warns Gaza Cannot Wait: ‘Inhumane’ Conditions Demand Urgent Reconstruction

UN Warns Gaza Cannot Wait: ‘Inhumane’ Conditions Demand Urgent Reconstruction

The United Nations has sounded a stark warning over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for urgent reconstruction as Palestinians endure “inhumane” living conditions. This plea comes as a US-backed truce enters its second phase, offering a rare window for recovery. “I wouldn’t have imagined what I saw today, which is total destruction; not […]

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Trump Unveils Gaza Board of Peace, Ceasefire Tested, and Hope Hangs in the Balance

Trump Unveils Gaza Board of Peace, Ceasefire Tested, and Hope Hangs in the Balance

US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new Gaza “Board of Peace,” describing it as a major step in a US-backed effort to bring lasting stability to the war-torn territory. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump declared, “It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD […]

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Trump Clings to Greenland Ambitions Despite Tense White House Talks with Denmark

Trump Clings to Greenland Ambitions Despite Tense White House Talks with Denmark

A tense White House meeting yesterday between US and Danish officials did little to ease the growing friction over Greenland, as President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire to bring the Danish territory under American control. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary […]

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Venezuela Enters a “New Era” After Maduro Ouster, Says Interim President Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela Enters a “New Era” After Maduro Ouster, Says Interim President Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela is looking toward a “new era” of politics and reconciliation, according to interim President Delcy Rodriguez, following the dramatic ouster of former leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces on January 3. At her first press conference since Maduro’s capture, Rodriguez presented herself as a unifying figure, signaling hope for a more tolerant and inclusive […]

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