British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently ruled out any relaxation of visa rules for Indian nationals, even as he arrived in Mumbai to promote a new UK-India Free Trade Agreement signed in July. Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it “isn’t part of the plans” to open up more visa spots for Indian workers,(AFP) Speaking…
Do you beat the populists or join them when they whip up public outrage over immigrant numbers? That’s the dilemma facing center-left and center-right parties across Europe — and Britain is no exception. Nigel Farage, leader of the populist Reform UK party, is riding high in the opinion polls this summer while campaigning on the…
Some Hongkongers who moved to the UK under a bespoke migration pathway have said the country’s push to tighten immigration controls could prompt them to find a second job, while others fear they will need to pay another upfront healthcare fee or wait an additional five years to access their pension money. They were voicing…
Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, speaks at a party press conference. With a stunning sweep across local councils and a historic by-election victory, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has done what many thought impossible: cracked Britain’s long-standing two-party dominance, and now it’s coming for Downing Street.Formed from the ashes of the Brexit Party, Reform UK…
A look at what happened in the US government this week Updated: 10:03 PM EDT Apr 11, 2025 President Donald Trump rolled back his tariffs against most of the world while increasing them against China, the financial markets had one of the most chaotic and historic weeks in history, more high-profile court cases against the…
US Vice President JD Vance defended billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, dismissing allegations of election interference and likening Musk’s influence to that of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. “If American democracy can survive 10 years of Greta Thunberg’s scolding, you guys can survive a few months of Elon Musk,”…
When Margaux and her cousin flew to Hong Kong in mid-November, they looked forward to exploring the city they always wanted to visit for six days. The transgender women spent about HK$13,200 (US$1,700) on hotel reservations and pre-booked tickets to Disneyland, the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, the Peak Tram and a bus tour. They…