Tag: Immigration
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Malaysia Begins Pre-Arrival Passenger Screening With APSS Kickoff
Malaysia Launches Pre-Arrival Passenger Screening With APSS In a move aimed at strengthening border security and screening efficiency, Malaysia will start the first phase of the Advance Passenger Screening System (APSS) tomorrow. The initiative, announced by the Home Minister, marks a significant step in tightening pre-arrival checks for international travelers and aligning with global best…
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Malaysia Starts Advance Passenger Screening System to Check Airline Passengers Before Arrival
Overview of the APSS rollout Malaysia is launching the first phase of the Advance Passenger Screening System (APSS) to screen airline passengers before arrival. The initiative, announced by the Home Minister, marks a significant step in tightening border security and improving the efficiency of entry checks for travelers. The initial rollout will begin tomorrow and…
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Two Japanese fugitives deported from the Philippines as BI steps up crackdown
Two Japanese fugitives deported from the Philippines amid security crackdown The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Friday, October 17, the deportation of two Japanese fugitives who had been living in the Philippines. The two men, identified by BI Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado, are Takuya Hoshino, 24, and Kunio Aihara, 62. They boarded a…
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Two Japanese fugitives deported by BI to Tokyo
Two Japanese fugitives deported by the Bureau of Immigration The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed that two Japanese nationals suspected of criminal activity have been deported and sent back to Tokyo on October 16. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to prevent foreign fugitives from finding refuge in the Philippines and to strengthen…
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Caerphilly by-election: BBC Wales debate hears from candidates
Who can vote in the Caerphilly by-election? The Caerphilly by-election on 23 October will determine who briefly becomes the MS for the Caerphilly constituency. Eligible voters are those aged 16 or over who are British, Irish, or EU citizens living in the constituency and registered to vote. Polling stations will be open from 07:00 to…
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Caerphilly by-election: BBC Wales debate features candidates on NHS, immigration and local services
Caerphilly by-election takes center stage as candidates take the debate floor The Caerphilly by-election, triggered by the death of Labour’s Hefin David, will decide who represents the constituency in the Senedd for the next six months. Voting is open to eligible residents aged 16 and over who are British, Irish, or EU citizens living in…
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Candace Owens visa blocked: High Court ruling upheld
Overview: High Court backs visa decision The Australian High Court has unanimously upheld the government’s decision to refused a temporary visa to American commentator Candace Owens Farmer, effectively blocking her planned 2024 speaking tour. The ruling confirms that the Immigration Minister’s application of the character test is valid and that, under the circumstances presented, granting…
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British social media star detained in Australia over visa issue
British social media star detained in Australia over visa issue A popular British social media personality known for his rapid-fire fast-food reviews has been detained in Australia amid questions over a visa. Big John Fisher, a creator whose videos attract hundreds of thousands of followers, had travelled to Western Australia ahead of a planned tour…
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Australia’s High Court Upholds Visa Block on Candace Owens
Background: A Controversial Speech Tour in the Balance The Australian High Court has unanimously upheld a decision by the Immigration Minister to refuse a temporary visa to American commentator Candace Owens Farmer, effectively blocking her planned speaking tour to Australia in 2024. Owens, a prominent conservative voice with millions of followers, sought to visit Australia…
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Five-Year Sentence for TikTok Threat to Nigel Farage by Afghan Migrant on Small-Boat Crossing
Overview of the Case A man who arrived in the United Kingdom on a small boat and used social media to threaten Nigel Farage has been sentenced to five years in prison. Fayaz Khan, a 26-year-old described in court as an Afghan migrant, appeared at Southwark Crown Court where the judge ordered the custodial term.…