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Chinese Nationals Exploit Nepal Visa Rules via Shell Companies, Reports Say
By August 2025 activists reported Chinese nationals allegedly managing Nepali-registered businesses in Birgunj via proxies. The Department of Immigration began preliminary checks by September 1, 2025. Advocates urge visa verifications,…
Delta Air Lines still not offering a blanket no-refund policy on cancellations
Delta tightened South America-issued ticket rules in 2025: no changes for tickets issued June 26 onward, higher cancellation…
Warner presses for due process in Salvadoran man’s Virginia deportation case
A federal court barred deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia until an October 6, 2025 evidentiary hearing. Garcia remains…
Taiwan Eases Visa Rules to Attract Global Talent and Investment
Taiwan’s 2025 reforms extend visa-free entry for Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines through July 2026, mandate a digital…
China Eastern and Etihad Expand Codeshare Network from September 2025
China Eastern and Etihad expand codeshare and deepen a joint venture from September 2025. Shanghai–Abu Dhabi service becomes…
Qantas Boosts Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel with AU$100 Million Commitment
Qantas imported nearly 2 million litres of unblended SAF in May 2025, blended at ~18% to power about…
South Sudan, Ethiopian Airlines Renew Strategic Partnership Talks on National Carrier
South Sudan and Ethiopian Airlines reaffirmed plans in August 2025 to form a joint-venture national carrier (51% South…
Middle East Competes for Wealthy Expats with Surge in Golden Visas
Oman launched a 10-year golden residency (200,000 OMR) on August 31, 2025, offering family residency, airport fast-tracks and…
Lufthansa Takes Delivery of First 787-9 with Allegris Cabins in Frankfurt
Lufthansa’s first Allegris 787-9 arrived in Frankfurt August 30, 2025, and will start FRA–YYZ service October 9, 2025.…
Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly Announce Malaysia–Australia and India Flights for Oct–Dec 2025
Malaysia Airlines ups Kuala Lumpur–Trivandrum to five weekly flights from September and daily from December 1, 2025. AirAsia…