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UT Austin undergraduates Dhairya Gupta and Rahul Kodali, who cheered a Longhorns win, found themselves at the center of a national political moment after GOP nominee Bo French called UT students 'foreigners' in a viral post, prompting the UT community to speak out.
Irkutsk region in Siberia has set a record 1.5 million rubles ($17,800) per foreign national enlisted into the Russian military, quadrupling the prior pay; foreign citizens and stateless people are treated separately, while recruiters enlisting Russians from other regions get 800,000 rubles. The policy is part of a broader regional race to meet recruitment quotas, though Amnesty International warns recruitment abuses may amount to human trafficking.
Kenya's Trade Ministry warns visa-free entrants are not authorized to work and will shut down unlicensed migrant-run small businesses, as President William Ruto orders foreigners to cease small-scale trading. The crackdown aims to ensure compliance with work-permit rules and has sparked regional concern among East Africans and Burundian traders about broader impacts on migrant commerce.
A hotel fire in New Delhi’s Malviya Nagar killed 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals, many of whom were medical tourists; eight fire engines battled the blaze and more than 40 people were rescued. Investigators are probing the cause, with authorities noting a ground-floor restaurant may be linked to the fire. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences as the incident is investigated.
Seoul city data puts the March 21 BTS Gwanghwunam/City Hall crowd at about 76,000 (75,927 from 8–9pm), with around 19,000 foreigners in attendance. This contrasts with earlier estimates ranging from 48,000 to 260,000 and HYBE's 104,000, highlighting notable inconsistencies in crowd-size reporting for the event.
Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has established a new cabinet portfolio focused on promoting an 'orderly coexistent society with foreigners,' appointing Kimi Onoda to oversee this initiative, alongside other key appointments aimed at strengthening foreign resident policies and advancing economic and security strategies.
An advocacy group in Ghana urges authorities to ban hookup apps, claiming they facilitate increased prostitution and HIV spread by foreigners, and calls for stricter immigration enforcement to curb criminal activities.
Japan has established a new task force to address issues related to foreigners amid rising domestic concerns and political debates, especially ahead of the upcoming election, as the country balances its need for foreign workers and tourists with public safety and cultural concerns.
Japan has established a new task force to address issues related to foreigners amid rising domestic frustration and political pressure, especially ahead of the upcoming upper house election. The government aims to manage concerns over foreign residents and tourists, including crime and social disruptions, while balancing the need for foreign workers to counteract demographic decline and economic stagnation. The move is also influenced by political campaigns exploiting anti-immigration sentiments.
Protests in Mexico City against gentrification and the influx of foreigners, especially Americans, have led to demonstrations and vandalism, fueled by rising rents and displacement concerns. The protests, held on U.S. Independence Day, reflect tensions over foreign influence, housing affordability, and national identity, amid broader bi-national political strains. Authorities condemn the violence but acknowledge the need to address housing issues, while analysts argue that rising costs are driven by factors beyond foreign arrivals.
Protests in Mexico City have erupted over the influx of wealthy foreign remote workers, with residents expressing concerns about rising rents, displacement, and economic inequality, while the government condemns xenophobia and emphasizes the city's openness to the world.
The article discusses the origins of America's 'revenge tax' on foreigners, starting with a 1934 provision (Section 891) that allowed the US president to double levies on citizens and companies from countries overtaxing Americans, with roots in 1930s tensions with France over tax treaties.
The article discusses how the US government, under Donald Trump, is implementing new tax measures targeting foreigners to increase revenue, using tariffs and tax policies as strategic tools to influence other countries and generate income from non-citizens.
Dozens of foreigners, including many from the United States and Canada, are stranded in violence-torn Haiti, unable to leave as anti-government gangs battle police and shut down the country’s international airports. The situation has left them trapped in hotels and homes, with no way out by air, sea, or land. The violence has resulted in scores of deaths and left more than 15,000 people homeless. Despite the chaos, some foreigners, including missionaries and an adopting couple, have chosen to stay in Haiti due to personal reasons, while others are desperately trying to find a way to leave.
Germany has eased the rules for foreigners seeking citizenship, allowing them to apply for naturalization after six years of residency, down from the previous requirement of eight years. The new law also allows foreign graduates of German universities to apply for citizenship after two years of residency, and provides exemptions for language proficiency and financial stability requirements for certain groups, such as refugees and highly skilled workers.