Japan reinstates visa-free travel

Japan reinstates visa-free travel Fumio Kishida, the prime minister of Japan, announced in New York that a number of Covid border controls will be eliminated as of October 11. This move is expected to boost the tourism sector. In addition, Japan would restart its visa waiver programme, according to Kishida, who made the announcement at […]

Shakira speaks up against tax allegations

Shakira speaks up against tax allegations In her first public remarks regarding a case that might result in her serving up to eight years in prison, Shakira vowed to fight what she called “false” accusations by Spanish authorities that she avoided paying 14.5 million euros ($14.31 million) in taxes. Shakira, 45, is currently being tried […]

Saudi Arabia and Iran join hands to end Israel-Hamas conflict

Iran president cancels CNN interview after Amanpour declines to wear headscarf

Iran president cancels CNN interview after Amanpour declines to wear headscarf Christiane Amanpour, a veteran journalist, reported Thursday that an interview with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was canceled because he requested her to wear a headscarf, which has been the center of huge protests in the cleric-run state. Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor who also […]