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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.
After the raids, Asia’s billion-dollar scam trade flickers back
Bloomberg, Published on 06/03/2026
» After only four months in Cambodia, Chen Xian Jin reckons he can spot a scam manager when he sees one. Unlike other Chinese businessmen, they avoid flashy cars and jewelry and keep a low profile.
US adds new $250 visa fee for travellers
Reuters, Published on 30/08/2025
» NEW YORK - A new $250 “visa integrity fee” imposed on travellers to the United States risks piling more pressure on the struggling travel industry, as overseas arrivals continue to fall due to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration and hostility to many foreign countries.
Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says
Reuters, Published on 16/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters.
Fake heiress Anna Sorokin to be deported to Germany: US media
AFP, Published on 15/03/2022
» NEW YORK - Fake heiress Anna "Delvey" Sorokin, who was jailed in 2019 for scamming hundreds of thousands of dollars from hotels, banks and friends, and who inspired a hit series on Netflix, was to be extradited to Germany on Monday, US media said.
Human rights groups urge govt not to deport Lao activist
Reuters, Published on 01/02/2022
» Human rights groups have urged the government not to deport a Lao political activist arrested at the weekend, over concern he could be imprisoned by its communist government if sent back.
Five things to watch for at the Grammys
AFP, Published on 25/01/2020
» LOS ANGELES - Music's glitterati will sparkle on the red carpet at this Sunday's Grammy awards, which honors the top hits and artists of the year.
Mugabe a 'broken soul' in final years after Zimbabwe ouster
AFP, Published on 11/09/2019
» HARARE - Once feared for the all-encompassing power he wielded in Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe died a "broken soul," bereft at his downfall, his allies and relatives say.
'Nightmare' as Egypt aided China to detain Uighurs
AFP, Published on 18/08/2019
» CAIRO: Abdulmalik Abdulaziz, an Uighur student, was arrested and handcuffed by Egyptian police and when they removed his blindfold he was surprised to see Chinese officials questioning him in custody.
Indonesia sentences Briton to 6 months for slapping official
Associated Press, Published on 06/02/2019
» DENPASAR, Indonesia: A British woman who slapped an immigration officer on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali after missing her flight due to an expired visa was sentenced Wednesday to six months in prison.