U.S. to Make Visa Bond Program Permanent, Allowing Bonds of Up to $20,000
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2026: The United States has finalized a rule to make its visa bond program permanent, allowing consular officers to require certain non-immigrant visa applicants from designated countries…
Wildfires Sweep Across Southern Europe as Heatwave Fuels Growing Climate Crisis
ATHENS, Aug. 2, 2026: Wind-driven wildfires continued to rage across parts of southern Europe on Saturday, forcing large-scale evacuations in Greece, France and Spain as prolonged heatwaves and severe drought…
U.S. Urges Americans to Consider Leaving Middle East Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The United States has urged its citizens in the Middle East to consider leaving the region if necessary or be prepared to depart at short notice, citing heightened security risks…
Spain to Install Floating Barrier off Ceuta After Massive Migrant Surge
MADRID, Aug. 2, 2026: Spain has announced plans to install a 500-metre (1,640-foot) floating barrier along the coastline of its North African enclave of Ceuta following a massive influx of…
Three Killed, 21 Injured in Blast Near Moscow Restaurant
MOSCOW, Aug. 1, 2026: At least three people were killed and 21 others injured after an explosion near a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, Russian authorities said. The…
Bangladesh, Indonesia Push to Finalize New Cultural Exchange Programme to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Bangladesh and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening longstanding cultural ties, with both sides emphasizing the early conclusion of a new Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) to expand bilateral cooperation…
Bangladesh, UNESCO Pledge Stronger Partnership in Education, Culture and Youth Development
Bangladesh and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in education, culture, youth empowerment and sustainable development, with a renewed focus…
Indian Parliamentary Panel Recommends Restoring Visa Services for Bangladeshis
An Indian parliamentary committee has recommended the early restoration of normal visa services for Bangladeshi nationals, emphasizing that full visa operations should be resumed in phases as the security situation…
Digital Sector Emerges as New Growth Driver for China’s Cultural Industry
China’s cultural and related industries achieved steady growth in the first half of 2026, driven by emerging business models and new forms of cultural activities, according to data released by…
Migrant Surge at Morocco-Spain Border Leaves 57 Dead
At least 57 migrants have died while attempting to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, prompting Spain to tighten border security and raising fresh…