Tourism Body Pushes Back on Visa-Free Policy Criticism, Calls for Firm Action Against Illegal Work

Tourism Body Pushes Back on Visa-Free Policy Criticism, Calls for Firm Action Against Illegal Work

The Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association Mita has firmly rejected claims that Malaysia’s visa-free policy is creating unfair competition for local small and medium enterprises, saying the real issue lies in enforcement against a small number of offenders misusing tourist visas. Backing the Government’s position, Mita stressed that foreigners working illegally on tourist visas is not […]

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High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Leaves 21 Dead and Scores Injured

High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Leaves 21 Dead and Scores Injured

Spain is in mourning 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 train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and […]

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Labour to Introduce Bill Resetting UK‑EU Ties, Rekindling Brexit Debates

Labour to Introduce Bill Resetting UK‑EU Ties, Rekindling Brexit Debates

Britain’s long-running Brexit battles are stirring once again. The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is preparing legislation aimed at moving the UK closer to the European Union, signaling a fresh chapter in post-Brexit relations. Since winning the July 2024 election that ended 14 years of Conservative rule, Starmer has prioritized repairing Britain’s […]

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Spy Fears and Secret Rooms: London Protesters Warn Beijing’s Mega Embassy Could Be an Espionage Hub

Spy Fears and Secret Rooms: London Protesters Warn Beijing’s Mega Embassy Could Be an Espionage Hub

Hundreds of Londoners gathered on Saturday to voice concerns over Beijing’s ambitious new “mega” embassy, just days before a crucial decision on the project. Masked and scarfed protesters waved banners reading “Free Hong Kong. Revolution Now” and chanted “No to Chinese embassy”, showing their opposition to what they see as a potential security risk. Placards […]

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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 previously filed against former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffour and other directors of the now-defunct Unibank Ghana Limited were discontinued. According to Dr. Ayine, investigations revealed no evidence of theft, fraud, or personal enrichment by the accused. Speaking during an interview […]

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