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REVEALED: The reasons why thousands of foreigners are ordered to leave Norway
Recent figures released by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) show that 3,302 foreign nationals were informed that they would be required to leave the country in 2024. This number includes 32 British nationals and 23 American citizens...

Visa-Free U.S. Travel for 41 Countries: Rules, Exceptions, and ESTA Requirements
Last Updated:April 24, 2025, 08:53 IST Citizens of 41 countries can visit the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, with a valid ESTA approval. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows eligible travellers to stay in the U.S....
Kyiv's envoy to Israel probed by Ukrainian authorities over unexplained wealth
Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk is being investigated by Ukraine's National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (NACP) for potential "serious violations in his declaration of monetary assets," Ukrainian media reported on...

Where to Eat, Shop and Stay in the Austrian Alps
T’s monthly travel series, Flocking To, highlights places you might already have on your wish list, sharing tips from frequent visitors and locals alike. Sign up here to find us in your inbox once a month, along with our weekly roundup of cultural...

Swiss-EU economic relations in eight charts
The European Union and Switzerland do not have the same currency, but they have close economic ties (illustration). Keystone / Martin Ruetschi Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English...

Denver’s Tim Gill joins Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington in receiving nation’s highest civilian honor
By Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press WASHINGTON — In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics,...

Damian Hurley: 5 Things to Know About Elizabeth Hurley’s Son
View gallery Image Credit: FilmMagic Damian Hurley is the son of Elizabeth Hurley and Steve Bing. In June 2020, Damian faced a terrible tragedy when his father died by suicide at the age of 55. The now-23-year-old took to Instagram at the time and...

545 Zimbabweans face deportation from US amid Trump crackdown on millions
UNITED STATES – A total of 545 Zimbabweans are among the 1,445,549 noncitizens listed on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) non-detained docket with final orders of removal, as of November 24, 2024. This comes as the US government...

These Are The 10 Least Populated Countries In The World
Nestled in the more peaceful corners of the globe—historically and culturally rich, with amazing cultures, ancient architecture, and unique beauty—exclusivity charms these least-populated countries in the world. Along with these countries are the...
Europe’s 25 new must-do highlights
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The 25 new must-do highlights of Europe
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Tens of thousands protest against Trump administration at rallies across US
Tens of thousands of people participated on Saturday in protests across the US against President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. In Washington, thousands gathered on the National Mall, demanding an end to the slashing of federal...

Roaming Charges: Who Shot the Tariffs?
Sabertooth tiger skull and Bay Bridge, San Francisco waterfront. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. Nationalism is our form of incest, is our idolatry, is our insanity. ‘Patriotism’ is its cult…Just as love for one individual which excludes the love for...

List of Countries with the Highest and Lowest IQ Scores in the World
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In this article, Tempo will show you the list of several countries that have been named as the countries with the highest IQ scores and also the lowest IQ scores in the world. Netizens who are interested to know more about...

How redeveloping a “parallel society” in Copenhagen reveals the future of social housing in Denmark
Every year since 2010, the Danish government has published a list of "parallel societies" which identifies certain areas and neighbourhoods as "at risk". Hørgården, the housing complex made up of grey, modernist blocks in the southern part of...

Why All Countries Have Debt — And Who They're Borrowing From?
In 2025, the global debt landscape has reached unprecedented levels. The United States' national debt stands at approximately $36.22 trillion, exceeding 120% of its GDP. Japan's debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to be around 248.67%. Public debt...

How to Apply for Schengen Visa and Travel Tips
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A Schengen Visa is an official travel permit allowing holders to visit any Schengen member country for up to 90 days within 180 days. This visa is perfect for tourists exploring multiple European countries on a single trip....

7 countries with the longest residency requirements for citizenship
You have built a life in a country, learned the language, contributed to its economy, and followed every rule, yet, citizenship remains out of reach. For millions, a passport is not just a travel document but a key to stability, opportunity, and...

CommentHSBC's Lebanese troubles make the case for top-level accountability
Thanks to The National, we now know that for more than 10 years, HSBC turned a blind eye to alleged substantial money laundering by Raja Salameh, brother of Lebanon’s former central bank chief, Riad Salameh. Swiss authorities have banned the bank...

500 Americans to be deported as Namibia implements new visa policy
In a significant policy shift, Namibia’s new visa requirements took effect at the start of April, marking the end of visa-free access for those travelling from the US, UK and 31 other first-world countries, reports Cape {town} Etc. While the...