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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.
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that simplifies the process of obtaining Russian citizenship for foreigners who serve in the Russian military, including during the special military operation in Ukraine. The new policy also extends to the immediate family members of the service members and shortens the citizenship application consideration period to one month. This move is seen as an incentive for citizens from economically challenged ex-Soviet states to join the Russian army, amidst reports of forced military enlistment of new Russian citizens originally from these regions.
The Russian Interior Ministry has drafted a law proposing that foreigners visiting Russia sign an "agreement of loyalty," which would prohibit them from hindering the activities of Russian authorities, discrediting state policies, denying traditional family values, or showing disrespect for Russian cultural values. The proposal is expected to be sent to the State Duma for consideration, although it is unclear if a physical agreement form would be required. A similar proposal in 2021 did not progress beyond the Interior Ministry.
Gaza experienced another communications blackout as Israeli troops battled Hamas militants, disrupting aid agencies' work in an already dire situation. Dozens of foreign passport holders gathered at a border crossing, preparing to leave the besieged Palestinian enclave. While some foreigners and wounded individuals were permitted to exit, the rest of Gaza's 2.3 million people found themselves cut off from the world once again. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a high number of casualties on both sides, with over 8,500 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis killed. The situation in Gaza remains critical, with shortages of basic supplies and a lack of access to medical care.
Gaza experienced another communications blackout as Israeli troops battled Hamas militants, disrupting aid agencies' work and leaving the population cut off from the world. Dozens of foreign passport holders gathered at a border crossing in hopes of leaving the besieged enclave, while a small number of wounded individuals were also permitted to exit. However, Egypt has expressed concerns about accepting Palestinian refugees, fearing that Israel will not allow them to return after the war. The conflict has resulted in a high number of casualties on both sides, with over 8,500 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis killed. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with shortages of basic supplies and a lack of access to medical care.
Dozens of foreigners, including nationals from Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Tanzania, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the United States, have been reported killed, missing, or taken hostage following the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas fighters. The number of casualties and missing individuals from each country varies, with the US confirming the deaths of at least 11 American citizens and President Joe Biden stating that it is likely that their nationals are among the hostages being held by Hamas.