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Visa rules tightened for Chinese tourists!
Photo credit: Onenews The Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines has decided to tighten visa rules for Chinese tourists. GMA News Online reports that the bureau said it would do this to help the country protect national security, considering the “illegal” activities involving Chinese nationals. BI spokesperson Dana Sandeoval said that while tourism is very important to…
Mulino to shut down Darien jungle!
Panama’s President-elect has vowed to shut down Darien jungle, a migrant route used by over 500,000 people last year. Daily Mail reports that Panama had been in the practice of transporting the migrants across its territory. They would then continue their journey north. The migrant route grew in recent years with the help of organized crime…
Quintuplets make history as they graduate from same varsity!
Victoria, Ludovico, Ashley, Michael and Marcus are quintuplets. Montclair State University Press Room reports that on Monday, May 13, they will make history at the University’s Commencement when they walk across the platform to receive their degrees. The siblings credit their parents, Paolo Povolo, a building engineer for Cushman & Wakefield, and Silvia Povolo, an…
Ododo don achieve!
I no understand why Nigerians dey yan say governor Usman Ododo of Kogi Siaie no tok well as e don broadcast im achievement for 100 days in office. Maybe dem no sabi wetin im name mean for Yoruba. Ododo for Yoruba mean truth and e fit mean flower too. As im name be na im him…
Protests against Israel at Eurovision contest!
Thousands of people protested on Thursday in the Swedish city of Malmo against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision song contest. The city was hosting its second semi-final in which Israel’s Eden Golan performed. Ms Golan had earlier been booed on Wednesday during a rehearsal of her song. However, the crowd’s response was mixed on Thursday. There were cheers and boos. Before Ms…
Amnesty urges FIFA to publish report…
The human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has asked the world football body, FIFA, to publish an independent report into responsibilities to migrant workers in Qatar. It is also asking the organization to begin the process of providing financial compensation. According to The Guardian, the report was done by the president of Gibraltar Football association, Michael Llamas….
Ireland plans to accommodate migrants!
The authorities in Ireland are finding suitable sites for accommodation asylum seekers. Irish Independent reports that this move is aimed at avoiding a repeat of tented encampments that have been cleared in Dublin in the past week. One of the sites being considered is owned by the Department of Defence – HSE properties. Meanwhile, an encampment of migrants…