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Ukraine Halts Support Letters for Male Artists Leaving the Country
The Ukrainian Ministry of Culture temporarily suspended issuing support letters for male artists and media workers of conscription age to leave the country starting March 3, 2025, due to legal loopholes that led to over 500 men not returning in 2024, prompting a review of regulations and a temporary...
Ukraine Halts Support Letters for Male Artists Leaving the Country
The Ukrainian Ministry of Culture temporarily suspended issuing support letters for male artists and media workers of conscription age to leave the country starting March 3, 2025, due to legal loopholes that led to over 500 men not returning in 2024, prompting a review of regulations and a temporary...
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36% Bias Score
Canada Expands Immigration Officer Powers to Cancel Visas
Canada's new immigration rules grant officers wider authority to cancel visitor visas and travel permits, aiming to strengthen border security and combat fraud; this may lead to 7,000 more visa cancellations annually and potential challenges for travelers.
Canada Expands Immigration Officer Powers to Cancel Visas
Canada's new immigration rules grant officers wider authority to cancel visitor visas and travel permits, aiming to strengthen border security and combat fraud; this may lead to 7,000 more visa cancellations annually and potential challenges for travelers.
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Canadian Trans Activist Urges Travel Advisory Update Following Trump's Gender Order
Transgender activist Fae Johnstone is urging Canada to update its travel advisory for the U.S. after President Trump's executive order limiting gender to male or female, raising concerns about border crossing challenges and safety for Canadian passport holders with an "X" gender marker.
Canadian Trans Activist Urges Travel Advisory Update Following Trump's Gender Order
Transgender activist Fae Johnstone is urging Canada to update its travel advisory for the U.S. after President Trump's executive order limiting gender to male or female, raising concerns about border crossing challenges and safety for Canadian passport holders with an "X" gender marker.
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Vietnam Passport Ranking Drops to 91st Globally
Vietnam's passport ranks 91st globally in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, down four places from 2024, granting visa-free or e-visa access to 51 destinations; this is Vietnam's third low ranking since 2005.
Vietnam Passport Ranking Drops to 91st Globally
Vietnam's passport ranks 91st globally in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, down four places from 2024, granting visa-free or e-visa access to 51 destinations; this is Vietnam's third low ranking since 2005.
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36% Bias Score
UK Revokes Colombia's Visa Exemption Amid Immigration Reform
The UK revoked Colombia's two-year-old visa exemption, citing a need to reform its immigration system; this decision disproportionately affects Colombians despite the country not being among the top asylum-seeking nations.
UK Revokes Colombia's Visa Exemption Amid Immigration Reform
The UK revoked Colombia's two-year-old visa exemption, citing a need to reform its immigration system; this decision disproportionately affects Colombians despite the country not being among the top asylum-seeking nations.
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56% Bias Score
North Korea Cautiously Reopens to Western Tourism After Five-Year Covid-19 Lockdown
Following a five-year Covid-19 lockdown, North Korea cautiously reopened to Western tourists in the Rason region, starting with small groups while maintaining strict access restrictions reflecting pandemic fears and systemic controls; a small delegation of tour operators visited to prepare, and the ...
North Korea Cautiously Reopens to Western Tourism After Five-Year Covid-19 Lockdown
Following a five-year Covid-19 lockdown, North Korea cautiously reopened to Western tourists in the Rason region, starting with small groups while maintaining strict access restrictions reflecting pandemic fears and systemic controls; a small delegation of tour operators visited to prepare, and the ...
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36% Bias Score
Scott Proposes Stricter Cuba Sanctions, Sparking Debate Among Cuban Americans
Florida Senator Rick Scott is pushing for tighter sanctions on Cuba, including renewed flight restrictions, arguing that U.S. travel benefits the Cuban military and fuels repression; this faces opposition from Cuban Americans who worry about their families.
Scott Proposes Stricter Cuba Sanctions, Sparking Debate Among Cuban Americans
Florida Senator Rick Scott is pushing for tighter sanctions on Cuba, including renewed flight restrictions, arguing that U.S. travel benefits the Cuban military and fuels repression; this faces opposition from Cuban Americans who worry about their families.
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48% Bias Score
Unpaid Utilities in Russia: Penalties, Service Cutoffs, and Potential Evictions
In Russia, overdue utility bills result in penalties from day 31, service cutoffs after two months (except heating/water), and potential court actions leading to asset seizure, travel bans (over 30,000 rubles debt), and eviction for social housing tenants after six months of unpaid bills.
Unpaid Utilities in Russia: Penalties, Service Cutoffs, and Potential Evictions
In Russia, overdue utility bills result in penalties from day 31, service cutoffs after two months (except heating/water), and potential court actions leading to asset seizure, travel bans (over 30,000 rubles debt), and eviction for social housing tenants after six months of unpaid bills.
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32% Bias Score
China Eases Visa Rules, Boosting Tourism
China's expanded visa-free transit policy, effective immediately, allows citizens of 54 countries up to 10 days visa-free entry at 60 ports across 24 regions, boosting tourism during upcoming holidays with new services like currency exchange and SIM card purchases.
China Eases Visa Rules, Boosting Tourism
China's expanded visa-free transit policy, effective immediately, allows citizens of 54 countries up to 10 days visa-free entry at 60 ports across 24 regions, boosting tourism during upcoming holidays with new services like currency exchange and SIM card purchases.
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44% Bias Score
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