Japan to unveil new entry rules for visa-exempt tourists to deter illegal migration
Malaysia will be among the 71 countries whose citizens will need authorisation to enter Japan under a new tourism plan by the government.
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Court Orders South Korea to Take Stronger Action on Climate Change
A top South Korean court on Thursday ruled the nation’s measures for fighting climate change insufficient for protecting the rights of citizens, and ordered the government to set firm carbon-reduction targets for 2031 and beyond. It is the first climate litigation ruling of its kind in Asia.
Pakistan’s Balochistan, home to China-led projects, hit by militant attacks, killing 39
Separatist militants attacked police stations, railway lines, and vehicles on highways in Pakistan’s province of Balochistan, killing at least 39 people, officials said on Monday, in the most widespread assault by ethnic insurgents in years.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin swears loyalty to monarchy after police probe
Speaking during a by-election campaign last week, he said he “was not invited to the palace to be sworn in” by the then-king “for whatever reason”.
Brazil will restrict entry of some foreign nationals, aiming to curb migration to US and Canada
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil will begin imposing restrictions on the entry of some foreign citizens from Asia seeking refuge in the South American nation as a means to migrate to the United States and Canada, the justice ministry’s press office said Wednesday.
Marcos Jnr warns ‘heads will roll’ over Alice Guo’s escape from Philippines
Marcos warned that “heads will roll” a day after he ordered Guo’s Philippine passport cancelled following her escape which was confirmed based on foreign immigration records.
In major policy shift, Singapore announces unemployment support scheme
SINGAPORE — The Lion City is set to launch an unemployment support scheme for workers who have been laid off or are involuntarily unemployed.
New Thai prime minister scrutinising US$14 billion in cash handouts
Thailand’s key economic stimulus – almost $14 billion in cash payments to its citizens – will need further study to ensure compliance with the nation’s fiscal discipline law, newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.