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Canada student visas plummet as stricter rules take effect

The number of international students arriving in Canada in 2024 is estimated to fall by 45% compared to 2023, following the implementation of stricter immigration policies.
February 3, 2025 | 03:05 pm PT

Which Southeast Asian nation has the highest retirement age?

This Southeast Asian nation sets the bar highest for retirement, with an official age of 65 as of 2025.
February 3, 2025 | 03:05 pm PT

Man charged in Singapore for raping wife

A foreign man stood trial on Tuesday in Singapore for raping his wife, making it the first such case since the city state fully repealed marital immunity for rape in 2020.
January 23, 2025 | 02:00 am PT

US updates H-1B visa rules to expand skilled workforce

Just days before Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. President on Monday, the Biden administration introduced updated H-1B visa regulations, to expand opportunities for skilled foreign workers and enhance program integrity for employers.
January 22, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

Taiwanese officer dies after being sucked into fighter jet engine

A Taiwanese air force officer has been killed after being sucked into a fighter jet engine at an airbase in central Taiwan.
January 22, 2025 | 12:03 am PT

Canada limits work permits for families of foreign students, workers

Canada is introducing tighter rules on open work permits (OWPs) for families of international students and foreign workers, restricting eligibility to specific groups starting Tuesday.
January 21, 2025 | 01:12 am PT

Ireland sets record for international student enrollment in 2023-24

Ireland welcomed a record 40,400 international students during the 2023-24 academic year, marking the first time the figure has surpassed 40,000, according to a recent report by ApplyBoard, the world's largest online platform for international student recruitment.
January 20, 2025 | 03:26 pm PT

32 Indonesians detained after crossing from Myanmar into Thailand

Thai authorities detained 32 Indonesian nationals early Sunday morning as they attempted to cross the Myanmar-Thailand border illegally into Tak Province.
January 19, 2025 | 08:51 pm PT

Vietnamese women arrested for alleged impersonation in Japanese language test

Police in Japan's Osaka Prefecture have arrested two Vietnamese women suspected of impersonation during a Japanese language proficiency exam.
January 19, 2025 | 07:19 pm PT

Southwest Airlines pilot arrested for drunkenness, delaying flight by 4 hours

A Southwest Airlines pilot was removed from the cockpit and arrested for drunkenness just before a flight from Georgia to Chicago, causing a four-hour delay.
January 16, 2025 | 07:27 pm PT

Four women in their 70s defy odds to graduate elementary school in South Korea

Goonseo Elementary School in South Korea's Jeolla Province recently held a graduation ceremony for six students, including four women aged 75 to 81.
January 15, 2025 | 04:52 pm PT

Chinese hospital sparks outrage with slogan claiming abortion harms men

A hospital in southern China has faced public backlash for displaying anti-abortion slogans that claim women who undergo abortions harm the family of their future husbands.
January 14, 2025 | 12:00 am PT

China warns citizens of high-paying job scams in Thailand and Myanmar, following actor Wang Xing kidnapping

The Chinese embassies in Thailand and Myanmar have issued warnings to their citizens about recruitment scams promising high salaries abroad, following the recent rescue of a kidnapped Chinese actor.
January 13, 2025 | 06:59 pm PT

Which country has the most active volcanoes?

This country does not have the highest number of volcanoes, yet it leads the list with the most eruptions.
January 10, 2025 | 03:26 pm PT

South Korea's First Lady accused of plagiarizing master's thesis

Sookmyung Women's University has issued a preliminary conclusion on its investigation of allegations that South Korea's First Lady Kim Keon Hee plagiarized her master's thesis.
January 9, 2025 | 02:00 am PT

Which country has the longest coastline in the world?

With its unique geography and borders along three major oceans, this country holds the distinction of having the world's longest coastline.
January 1, 2025 | 03:16 pm PT

HCMC chairman wants Ben Thanh Square to emulate New York's Times Square

Ho Chi Minh City Chairman Phan Van Mai has directed related units to develop a plan to transform the area in front of Ben Thanh Market, near a metro's underground station, into a vibrant hub reminiscent of New York City's Times Square.
December 26, 2024 | 10:08 pm PT

Man probed for producing counterfeit Ralph Lauren, Pierre Cardin shirts

A 55-year-old man in northern Vietnam is being investigated for directing the production of counterfeit items bearing globally recognized brands, including Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, and Pierre Cardin.
December 25, 2024 | 10:59 pm PT

Which is the best city for international students?

The QS Best Student Cities 2025 ranking reveals the top destinations for students worldwide, combining factors like quality of life, academic reputation, and affordability.
December 23, 2024 | 06:22 pm PT

Japanese city to name and shame improper waste disposal

The city of Fukushima has announced a measure to combat improper waste disposal by publicly naming individuals and businesses who fail to comply with strict waste segregation rules.
December 22, 2024 | 07:12 pm PT
 
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