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China: Passport Checks At UK Heritage Spark Political Outcry

China: Passport Checks At UK Heritage Spark Political Outcry

November 19, 2025 2:08 pm

UK approval for Chinese security officers to check visitor passports at a protected London heritage site triggers national security warnings and political backlash.

A decision allowing Chinese state security officials to conduct passport checks at a protected heritage site in central London has ignited a wave of criticism from security analysts and senior politicians, deepening tensions around Beijing’s proposed “Super-Embassy” in the British capital.

The checks will apply to visitors entering the ruins of St Mary Graces, a 14th-century Cistercian abbey founded by King Edward III in 1350. The site, designated as a scheduled ancient monument, lies inside the perimeter

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Japanese Retail Rice Prices Climb To Highest Level On Record

Japanese Retail Rice Prices Climb To Highest Level On Record

November 19, 2025 1:40 pm

Japan’s retail rice price reaches an all-time high despite a strong harvest, extending a six-week surge and deepening pressures on household budgets.

Retail rice prices in Japan have climbed to their highest level since the government relaxed emergency stockpile releases, underscoring persistent cost pressures facing households despite expectations of improved supply this year.

According to data released Friday November 14, 2025, by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the average price of rice sold at supermarkets nationwide reached 4,444 JPY — roughly US$28 — per 5-kilogram bag during the week ending Sunday November 16, 2025. The figure represents an …

Drawcok Warns Public As Courts Halt Nestoil Towers Dealings

“Drawcok Warns Public As Courts Halt Nestoil Towers Dealings”

November 19, 2025 12:54 pm

Drawcok warns global investors after multiple Nigerian court orders block any sale or lease of Nestoil Towers, citing ongoing disputes with banks and legal agents.

Drawcok Estate Limited has issued a strong public advisory warning investors, financial institutions and the broader business community against engaging in any transaction involving the high-profile Nestoil Towers in Lagos, stating that the property remains under strict court restraint.

The company said it was compelled to speak out following what it described as unlawful attempts by individuals allegedly linked to Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and other parties to market or assume control of the property …

Pakistan Deports 13,000 Afghans In Massive Migrant Crackdown

Pakistan Deports 13,000 Afghans In Massive Migrant Crackdown

November 19, 2025 11:28 am

Thousands of Afghan refugees returned to a struggling homeland as Pakistan enforces strict immigration policies, sparking humanitarian concerns.

Pakistan deported more than 13,000 Afghan refugees over the weekend, continuing a sweeping crackdown on migrants from its western neighbor. Authorities sent at least 6,000 people back to Afghanistan on Saturday November 15, 2025, followed by 7,700 more on Sunday November 16, 2025, including women, children, journalists, and former security personnel.

The mass deportations are part of a controversial policy introduced in October 2025, requiring all undocumented foreigners — estimated at 1.7 million, predominantly Afghans — to leave voluntarily or face arrest. …

“Australia, Canada, UK Campaign Against Visa Fraud In Ghana”

“Australia, Canada, UK Campaign Against Visa Fraud In Ghana”

November 19, 2025 10:58 am

High Commissions of Australia, Canada and UK, unite to raise awareness on visa scams, urging Ghanaians to use official channels and avoid fraudulent agents.

The High Commissions of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom in Ghana have launched a collaborative public awareness campaign to combat visa fraud, a growing issue that continues to affect many Ghanaians.

The week-long initiative, which coincides with International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November 2025), aims to educate the public about the dangers of fraudulent visa practices. The campaign emphasizes the use of official government channels for applications, warns against deceptive agents, and encourages safe and …

Japan’s New PM Sparks Debate Over Extreme Early-Morning Work

“Japan Prime Minister’s Extreme Early-Morning Work Argument”

November 18, 2025 4:31 pm

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sleeps two hours nightly and calls aides for 3am meetings, reigniting concerns over Japan’s culture of overwork.

Japan’s New Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has ignited concern over the country’s entrenched work culture after revealing she typically sleeps just two hours a night and routinely summons aides for meetings in the early hours.

The disclosure comes in the wake of public criticism over a Friday November 14, 2025 session dubbed the “3am study session” by Japanese media. The meeting, held in Tokyo only six hours before a parliamentary budget committee hearing, drew sharp backlash from both …

Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene Clash Ahead Of Midterms

Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene Clash Ahead Of Midterms

November 18, 2025 3:39 pm

Tensions rise as President  Donald Trump backs primary challenge against Rep. Greene amid disputes over policy, loyalty, and “America First” priorities.

The alliance between President Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once seen as a cornerstone of his political resurgence, has fractured, highlighting deep divisions within the Republican Party ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

The rift erupted after Greene publicly criticized Trump’s focus on foreign policy and his handling of sensitive documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case. On Friday November 14, 2025, Trump escalated the conflict, declaring his support for a primary challenge against the Georgia congresswoman. …

Italian Town Overwhelmed By Migrants Following TikTok Videos

Italian Town Overwhelmed By Migrants Following TikTok Videos

November 18, 2025 2:37 pm

Italian town of L’Aquila faces a sudden migrant surge after TikTok videos by Afghan creators promoted the town as an asylum destination in central Italy.

Authorities in the central Italian town of L’Aquila are investigating a sudden surge of migrants, reportedly drawn by social media videos suggesting the town as a promising place to seek asylum.

Nestled among the Apennine Mountains, roughly 70 miles northeast of Rome, L’Aquila is known for its 11th-century historic walls, vibrant university culture, and proximity to ski resorts. While these attributes make the town appealing, recent weeks have seen an unexpected influx of migrants primarily …

“Malaysia Introduces Streamlined 90-Day Visa Overstay Fines”

“Malaysia Introduces Streamlined 90-Day Visa Overstay Fines”

November 18, 2025 12:38 pm

Malaysia has introduced a new system aimed at simplifying how foreign professionals and their families resolve short-term visa overstays, marking a significant shift in the country’s immigration management approach.

The initiative, known as the Overstay Management Program, offers a clearer and more predictable process for holders of Employment Passes and Dependent Passes who remain in the country for up to 90 days beyond their permitted stay. Instead of going through lengthy enforcement procedures, eligible expatriates can now settle their cases by paying fixed fines based on the duration of the overstay.

Under the new structure, overstays of one to 30

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Veteran Journalist Newswatch Co-Founder Dan Agbese Dies At 81

Dan Agbese: Influential “Newswatch” Co-Founder Dies At Age 81

November 18, 2025 11:40 am

Dan Agbese, co-founder of Nigeria’s trailblazing Newswatch magazine and one of the country’s most influential journalists, has died in Lagos at age 81.

Dan Agbese, one of Nigeria’s most respected journalists and a co-founder of the influential Newswatch magazine, has died at the age of 81. Family members confirmed that he passed away on the morning of Monday November 17, 2025, in Lagos, marking the end of a storied career that helped shape modern Nigerian journalism.

Agbese emerged as a central figure in the country’s media landscape during a period when independent reporting was often fraught with political pressure and

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UN Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan Amid Deep Divisions

UN Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan Amid Deep Divisions

November 18, 2025 8:28 am

The United Nations Security Council has endorsed a sweeping American proposal for Gaza, handing President Donald Trump a significant diplomatic win and setting the stage for an international force to take shape in the territory. The vote — 13 in favour, none against, with Russia and China abstaining — gives rare momentum to a plan that blends security intervention, political restructuring and a tentative pathway toward Palestinian self-determination.

At the core of the resolution is the creation of an International Stabilisation Force, a multinational contingent that Washington says several nations are prepared to join. The force would work alongside Israel, …

Greek Baker 49 dies after scarf gets caught in bread machine

Greek Baker 49 dies after scarf gets caught in bread machine

November 17, 2025 10:03 am

Northern Greece 49-year-old baker in Damasi, near Larissa, was fatally strangled when her scarf became trapped in a bread-making machine during cleaning.

A bakery worker in northern Greece has died in a tragic workplace accident on Thursday November 13, 2025, after her scarf became entangled in the rollers of a bread-making machine, fatally tightening around her neck before help could arrive. The incident has left the small community of Damasi, near Larissa, in deep shock as authorities investigate how the fatal malfunction occurred.

The victim, 49-year-old Zoe Letsiou, was working alone at her bakery when the accident happened. Local authorities …

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