Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown
From July 1, international student visa fees increases, while onshore applications barred for visitor visa holders.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital
The Taliban have not formally banned women from work but have barred many Afghan female aid workers, shuttered beauty salons.
Thu Apr 18 2024
South Africa's former president Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections
South Africa's Electoral Commission said Thursday it has disqualified former President Jacob Zuma from contesting for a seat in parliament in the forthcoming election to be held on May 29.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan votes via postal ballot, as Pakistanis flock to polling stations
Imran Khan was barred from contesting the election and his popular Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced a pre-poll widespread crackdown.
Thu Feb 08 2024
With generals barred, Myanmar junta sends bureaucrat to ASEAN meeting
The military government has refused to take part in dialogue with what it calls "terrorists".
Mon Jan 29 2024
Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute
Gonzalo Stampa was sentenced to six months in jail and barred from operating for one year, according to the ruling.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, spewing ash
Authorities have barred residents and visitors from carrying out any activities within 3 kilometres of the crater.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing overwhelmed as Afghans face expulsion
Pakistan authorities have barred media access to the border crossing since Tuesday.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's jail custody extended for 14 days - Lawyer
The court said Imran Khan could be released on bail, but was barred from leaving as he was still under remand in the official secrets case.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Jailed ex-premier Imran Khan barred from Pakistan politics for 5 years
Under Pakistani law, a convicted person cannot run for any public office for a period defined by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Austria to join countries banning TikTok from government phones
Various Western countries including Britain, the United States and several other European Union member states have already barred TikTok over security concerns.
Wed May 10 2023
UK tells small-boat migrants: We will detain and deport you
Small-boat arrivals will be barred from claiming asylum.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Cambodian opposition figure Kem Sokha sentenced to 27 years for treason
Kem Sokha will be in detention under house arrest and would be barred from running for political office or voting in elections.
Fri Mar 03 2023
SpaceX hired for two European launches to fill gap left by Russia
Europe will commission two rocket launches from Elon Musk's SpaceX after the Ukraine conflict barred access to Russia's Soyuz.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Two national gymnastics coaches barred from entering England?
Ahmad Faizal said that both of them would be affected following the entry restrictions imposed by the UK government on Russian citizens.
Thu Jul 28 2022