Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown
From July 1, international student visa fees increases, while onshore applications barred for visitor visa holders.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Cancellation of Haj, Umrah visa fees alleviates burden of pilgrims
The cancellation of visa fees for Umrah and Haj announced by the Saudi Arabian government will definitely alleviate the burden of pilgrims and encourage more to perform the pilgrimage.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Saudi visa fees no deterrent to investors: minister
Majed al-Qasabi "confirms the charges for entry visas will not affect the flow of foreign investments to the kingdom, which seeks to attract quality investment."
Fri Nov 18 2016
'Crazy' hike in Saudi visa fees could impact business ties
A seven-fold hike in visa fees to do business in Saudi Arabia risks deterring the foreign investment needed to transform its oil-dependent economy, diplomats and other sources say.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Saudi raises hajj and umrah fees effective Oct 2
The Saudi Government will increase the visa charges for hajj and umrah effective October 2.
Wed Aug 10 2016
South Korea waives visa fees to attract tourists amid MERS
South Korea on Wednesday said it would waive visa fees for visitors from China and Southeast Asia as it struggles to recover from the MERS outbreak which has seen tourist numbers plummet.
Wed Jul 01 2015
Australia waives visa fees for passengers' families
Australia will waive the visa fees for the families of the passengers of a lost Malaysian airliner if they wish to visit the country.
Tue Mar 25 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024