Tag Archives: asia

Singapore threatens 6-month jail time for wearing apparel linked to Israel-Hamas war

Singapore is warning residents and travelers that they could face a six-month jail sentence if they are caught wearing “apparel and paraphernalia with foreign national emblems related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.” The country’s Ministry of Home Affairs said this week that it is aware of such items being sold online …

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Become an international traveler on a budget by visiting these 13 affordable destinations around the world

Traveling the world sounds expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Vacationing can quickly add up with expenses like airfare, luxury hotels, fancy dinners and expensive excursions. With the getaways in this guide, airfare is going to be the biggest hurdle to overcome. All of these places have inexpensive hotel …

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Wealthy Americans ditch US for 'golden' visas in increasingly unexpected regions

As the popularity of “golden” visas continues to rise, more locations — including some unexpected ones — are appealing to elite Americans who are looking for a “Plan B” residency. Latin America and Asia are among the latest regions of interest in the spotlight. Mo Bennis, an associate vice president …

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Archaeologists discover rare Christian artifact on remote island amid luxury resorts

A rare cross was recently uncovered in the United Arab Emirates, shedding light on Christian history during the early Islamic era. The discovery, made at Sir Bani Yas Island in the Persian Gulf, was announced by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism in August. The island contains a variety …

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Japan poised for first female prime minister after ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader

Japan is on track to get its first female prime minister after the leading conservative party elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. Takaichi, the former economic security minister of Japan, beat Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, the son of popular former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, in a runoff in an …

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New advisory says 'terrorist groups may attack' in popular sunny destination

The U.S. State Department issued a revised travel advisory pertaining to the Republic of the Maldives Oct. 7. “Exercise increased caution in [the Maldives] due to terrorism,” the Level 2 travel warning notes. The advisory indicates that “terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning.” TOURISTS TOLD TO VISIT …

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Pakistan and Taliban agree to 48-hour ceasefire after renewed fighting kills dozens

The Pakistanigovernment and Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban on Wednesday agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire after fresh clashes erupted this week and saw more than a dozen civilians and troops killed. The terms of the ceasefire remain unclear, and neither the Pakistani nor the Taliban’s foreign ministries immediately responded to Fox …

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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, citing Thatcher inspiration

As Britain marked the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth last week,Japan made history of its own on Tuesday by electing its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, a self-declared admirer of the “Iron Lady.” Takaichi, 64, who has long cited Thatcher as a personal and political inspiration, was chosen …

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Luigi Mangione joked about paying for prostitutes with Pokémon cards during Asia trip: report

Suspected assassin Luigi Mangione joked about paying for prostitutes with valuable “Pokémon” trading cards during a self-described “Zen” trip to Japan months before he was accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, according to a new report. While in Osaka, Japan, Mangione joked to a …

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Trump and Kim Jong Un should make 'bold decision' to meet during his Asia trip, South Korean official says

President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un should make a “bold decision” to meet during the American president’s upcoming trip to Asia, South Korea’s unification minister declared Friday. Chung Dong-young made the remark as Trump is set to leave Friday night for a five-day trip to Malaysia, …

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