Canada pledges more visas for Gazans, says it's 'horrified' by Israeli attack in Rafah
Canada said it will issue visas to 5,000 Gazans, more than it originally pledged.
Tue May 28 2024
Malaysia risks losing privileges if citizens continue violating Saudi laws
Datuk Seri Syed Salleh Syed Abdul Rahman said if one is caught misusing tourist visas, it would tarnish Malaysia's reputation and image.
Wed May 15 2024
Malaysians stranded in Makkah for using tourist visa to perform Haj, TH looking best way to help - Dr Zulkifli
It is learnt that the prospective Haj group was deceived by the offer of cheap Haj package by using tourist visas to perform the pilgrimage.
Tue May 14 2024
Malaysian haj pilgrims first to be issued visas this year - Na'im
Malaysian haj pilgrims are the first pilgrims in the world to be issued with visas from the Saudi Arabian Haj and Umrah Ministry.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Thailand to permanently waive visas for Chinese nationals
Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Tue Jan 02 2024
China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia
China will temporarily exempt citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing visas to boost tourism.
Fri Nov 24 2023
India stops new visas for Canadians, asks Ottawa to downsize missions as spat worsens
A blanket suspension of new visas by India for a Western country is unheard of and marks the lowest point of India-Canada relations.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Soccer: Messi to make Inter Miami debut next month
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have agreed terms on a deal and are finalising paperwork and visas.
Wed Jun 21 2023
China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020
Areas in China that required no visas prior to the pandemic will revert to visa-free entry, the foreign ministry said
Tue Mar 14 2023
German ministers offer aid and fast visas on visit to quake-hit Turkey
Germany is offering quick 90-day visas to the European Union's Schengen area for victims who want to visit family members in Germany.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Saudi Arabia issued more than 4 mln Umrah visas since start of Umrah season 1444 Hijrah
Saudi Arabia has issued more than 4 million Umrah visas to pilgrims all over the world within five months since the start of the Umrah season for the year 1444 Hijrah.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Teacher shortages are a global problem - 'prioritising' Australian visas won't solve ours
While it is possible teachers can be found in India, M'sia and S'pore, they are unlikely to be found in significant numbers.
Thu Sep 01 2022
World Cup fans to get Saudi visas as Gulf neighbours cash in
The Saudi visas will be in effect 10 days before the start of the World Cup and will be valid for 60 days.
Sat Aug 27 2022
Saudi Arabia allows all visa holders to perform Umrah
Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that it has allowed all types of visitors, including those holding tourist visas, to perform Umrah in the kingdom.
Sun Aug 14 2022
Democrats, Republicans sponsor bill to give thousands of Afghans path to citizenship
The bill also would expand eligibility for Special Immigration Visas beyond Afghans who worked for the US government.
Wed Aug 10 2022
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024