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Japan mulls abolishing face-to-face immigration checks amid tourism surge
Kyodo News, Published on 09/03/2026
» The Japanese government is moving to abolish with the need for most foreign tourists to meet face-to-face with immigration officers to enter the country as it seeks to streamline entry procedures amid the inbound tourism surge.
Ukraine reveals US-led peace plan but questions remain
AFP, Published on 24/12/2025
» KYIV - Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a US-led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, revealed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, though key questions remain over territory and whether Moscow could accept the new terms.
Russia, Ukraine prepare for more talks with US
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» MOSCOW - Russia and Ukraine said on Wednesday they were ready for more talks with the United States to end almost four years of war, after US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner left the Kremlin with no breakthrough on a peace deal.
Top US admiral says Korea’s new sub should keep China in check
Bloomberg, Published on 16/11/2025
» The US wants South Korea to eventually deploy its newly approved nuclear-powered submarines to help counter China’s rapidly expanding fleet, calling it a responsibility expected of a key ally, according to a top US admiral.
Hamas official says group still needs time to study Trump's Gaza plan
AFP, Published on 03/10/2025
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - A Hamas official told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Friday that the group still needed time to study a plan for Gaza put forward by US President Donald Trump and backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hong Kong court upholds transgender challenge to public toilet rules
Reuters, Published on 23/07/2025
» HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court has ruled in favour of a transgender person who challenged laws that criminalise them for going into public toilets that match their chosen gender identity.
UN Charter: a founding document violated and ignored
AFP, Published on 26/06/2025
» UNITED NATIONS - Eighty years ago Thursday, 50 countries came together in the ashes of World War II to sign the United Nations’ founding charter in order “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war”.
'Trump 2028' merch for sale on US president's store
AFP, Published on 25/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's online store is selling merchandise emblazoned with "Trump 2028," the year of the next United States presidential election, in which the Republican is constitutionally banned from running.
Malaysian lawmakers approve broader internet controls
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/12/2024
» Malaysian lawmakers have voted in favour of broadening the government’s control over the internet, unmoved by criticism that the law risks suppressing dissent and free speech.
Vietnam to amend national power plan to include nuclear energy
Reuters, Published on 21/10/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam will amend its national power development plan, known as PDP8, to include options for nuclear energy and hydrogen, the Minister of Industry and Trade said on Monday.