New rules governing travel to and from China have come into effect, a move that observers say will further tighten the government’s control over its citizens. Citizens deemed to have “harmed” China’s national security or interests while overseas can also be barred from leaving China for up to three years after they return, while those
NEW YORK — A last-ditch Trump administration effort to hunt for noncitizen voters ahead of November’s elections is requiring federal employees to misrepresent themselves on voter lookup tools in a way that likely violates state laws, according to a federal whistleblower’s statement released Monday. The Department of Homeland Security probe known as the “Unlawful Voter
According to Nepal police, more than 500 tourists are missing – including 466 who are foreign nationals and from 28 different countries. The Nepal Tourism Board has broken down the missing by nationality. Its latest announcement on Thursday morning, external said there are 65 people from the US, 25 from Canada, 178 from India, 33
China’s foreign ministry has told its citizens to leave the southern African kingdom of Eswatini over “security risks”. The ministry cited “rampant cyber fraud and criminal activities associated with gambling” as among its security concerns, but did not give details. It suggested its citizens relocate as soon as possible to “relatively safer” countries such as
Two Iranian female footballers who publicly defied their government have become Australian citizens. Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, 34, and Fatemeh Pasandideh, 22, were naturalised in Brisbane, Queensland, on Wednesday. Ramezanisadeh said it was a “truly special and unforgettable day”, while her teammate said “this moment means more than words can express”. They were among seven members of
In its statement, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Iroegbu was reportedly killed in Pretoria by officers from the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department. Joe, killed on June 28, was attacked outside his shop in the town of eMalahleni, the ministry said. Abuja said he was notifying the South African government and that “all options remain
