Thailand’s Cabinet Approves Visa Exemption Extension In a bid to stimulate its tourism sector and bolster its sluggish economy, Thailand’s cabinet has given the green light to an extension of visa exemption programs for tourists from India and Taiwan. The plan, approved for an additional six months, aims to attract more foreign arrivals to the Southeast Asian nation. Extended Visa Waiver Details Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that tourists from India and Taiwan will be granted visa-free entry into Thailand until November 11, following the expiration of the existing waiver on Friday. Under the extended program, travelers can enjoy stays…
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Al Jazeera, a news agency funded by Qatar, faces Israeli crackdown As tensions escalate between Israel and Al Jazeera, Israeli police took swift action following the government’s decision to ban the international news agency. The raid targeted a hotel room in Jerusalem, which served as Al Jazeera’s de facto office. Footage circulated online shows plainclothes officers dismantling camera equipment in the East Jerusalem establishment. Al Jazeera Pushes Back Al Jazeera has vehemently opposed Israel’s accusations, labeling them as baseless and criminal. The network asserts its commitment to legal recourse, vowing to fight back against what it perceives as an unjust…
A new Covid-19 variant called ‘FLiRT’ is rapidly spreading in the United States. According to experts, FLiRT has the ability to evade the immune system due to a trans substitution of amino acids between two spike proteins. This variant belongs to the Omicron’s JN.1 lineage and is quickly replacing the previous variant, Eris, in the US, UK, New Zealand, and South Korea. Hospitalisation rates have increased in these countries, mainly due to the FLiRT variant. However, it is important to note that the overall mortality rate has not increased significantly. The nickname ‘FLiRT’ is based on the technical names for…
“- because they’re xenophobic. They don’t want immigrants,” Biden said at the event At his recent fundraiser campaign, Joe Biden referred to India and Japan, two of his QUAD partners, as well as Russia and China, considered adversaries, as countries with xenophobic tendencies. He claimed that unlike the United States, these nations do not embrace immigrants. Xenophobia in a geopolitical context refers to the prejudice or hostility towards individuals from other countries or cultures based on their nationality or ethnicity. It can have significant implications for international relations, migration policies, and social dynamics between nations. During a fundraiser in Washington,…
Kathmandu has been ranked as the most polluted city in the world Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is currently grappling with a severe air pollution crisis that poses significant health risks to its residents. As the transition period between winter and spring approaches, the city becomes enveloped in a thick blanket of smog, causing discomfort and health issues for its inhabitants. With local sources of pollution and the potential impact of rising global temperatures, the situation calls for urgent attention and action. The Ministry of Health and Population in Nepal has issued a strong recommendation for residents to wear…
Authorities issue highest alert level as volcanic ash reaches Malaysian airspace Mount Ruang, the volcano located on Ruang Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia has been exhibiting increased volcanic activity since mid-April. Recent eruptions have raised concerns among authorities and prompted a series of precautionary measures. Eruptions and evacuations: On Tuesday, the volcano erupted three times, unleashing lava flows and ash clouds into the atmosphere. This prompted Indonesia’s national PVMBG volcanology agency to raise the alert level to its highest, signaling the potential for further eruptions and associated hazards. Image Source: CNN In response to the escalating situation, authorities have called…
The G7 countries are the world’s wealthiest nations and also major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions On Tuesday, G7 nations signed an agreement in Turin, Italy to phase out unabated coal power generation by 2030-35. After the G20 summit in New Delhi in September 2023, and COP 28 in Dubai in December 2023, this G7 agreement is an eminent step towards renewable energy targets and reduction of fossil fuels to generate electricity. Image Source: Brunswick Group The G7 accord surfaced shortly after the US Environmental Protection Agency unveiled fresh regulations mandating coal-fired power plants to either capture almost all of their…
PM declares it a ‘national crises’ and an ‘epidemic’ Gender based violence is not uncommon throughout the world. Australia is no exception to misogynistic crimes. A man in a shopping centre in Bondi, Sydney terrorised and killed 6 people this month. Out of the 6, five victims were women. It has been speculated that the man was targeting women in particular. But this is not the only case, a recent statistical report states that a woman is killed in Australia every 4 days. 27 women have been killed by a partner in the first 119 days of 2024, according to…
Al Maktoum International Airport will be five times larger than Dubai International Airport Dubai is building a new terminal at Al Maktoum Airport, planning to make it the biggest in the world. The ruler said that eventually, all operations will move there from Dubai International Airport. The upcoming terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai is set to have an unprecedented capacity, capable of handling up to 260 million passengers annually. This remarkable figure positions it to become the world’s largest airport in terms of passenger capacity. Image source: PhocusWire Gigantic in size Furthermore, the new terminal will be…
The draconian bill was passed with a 170 out of 329 majority Image Source: DW Iraq on 27 April passed a bill which criminalises same-sex relations with punishment of 15 years of imprisonment. This bill was passed by 170 out of 329 lawmakers in the Iraqi parliament. The law has been greatly supported by the conservative Shi’ite Muslim parties who form the largest coalition in the Iraqi parliament. It is an amendment to a 1988 law against prostitution. This new Iraqi law also prohibits prostitution, gender reassignment surgery and promotion of homosexuality by any organisations or individuals. Transgender individuals and…
