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GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS53d ago

Here’s why Mexico is getting priority under new US visa changes

Mexico is the first country in a new US expedited visa appointment pilot program, running through December 2026.
The program offers B visa appointments within 10 days for an extra $750 fee, on top of the standard $185 application fee.
Only a limited number of daily expedited appointments are available; missed appointments are non-refundable.
Mexican nationals received nearly 1.94 million B-category travel documents in fiscal year 2024, mostly Border Crossing Cards.
The program aims to manage urgent travel needs while maintaining strict security vetting and screening.

Read the full article on Newsweek

Newsweek · 53d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS52d ago

New Lisbon airport project reaches major planning milestone

New Lisbon Luís de Camões Airport planning report submitted to Portugal's Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing.
Environmental Impact Assessment will be submitted to the Portuguese Environment Agency before end of July 2026.
Initial capacity planned at 56 million passengers annually, with two runways and 120 aircraft stands.
Airport will connect to planned third bridge over Tagus River, high-speed rail, and new road links.
Over 250 engineers and specialists are currently working on the project.

Read the full article on International Airport Review

International Airport Review · 52d ago

HOUSING & RENTALS52d ago

"Deputy Interior Minister" raids 5 illegal hotels in Phuket held by foreign shareholders

Deputy Interior Minister led a raid on 5 illegal hotels in Phuket on July 23, 2026.
Hotels operated without licenses and some had foreign shareholders, including Russian and Chinese.
The Proud Karon had 49% Russian shares; Phuket Moonlit had 26% Chinese shares.
Charges include operating a hotel without a license under the Hotel Act of 2004, with penalties of up to 1 year in prison or a fine of up to 20,000 baht.
Authorities are expanding investigations into share structures and financial trails for possible nominee violations.

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Read the full article on Thairath Online (ไทยรัฐ) — largest-circulation national daily (in Thai)

Thairath Online (ไทยรัฐ) — largest-circulation national daily · 52d ago · translated from Thai

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT52d ago

São Paulo Metro's Line 6-Orange is now operational

São Paulo's Metro Line 6-Orange is now operating in assisted mode.
Service runs Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 15:00, excluding holidays.
Fares are currently free for passengers on this line.

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Read the full article on Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)

Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) · 52d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS52d ago

ZIPAIR Tokyo Launches Daily Nonstop Flights between Narita and Kuala Lumpur

ZIPAIR Tokyo launches daily nonstop flights between Narita and Kuala Lumpur on October 20, 2026.
Flights are operated using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with standard and lie-flat seats.
Economy passengers are limited to two personal items with a combined weight of 7kg.
Passengers are protected under Malaysian MAVCOM rules for delays over two hours.
Passports must be valid for at least six months from arrival in Malaysia.

Read the full article on Nomad Lawyer

Nomad Lawyer · 52d ago

CITY LIFE & OPENINGS53d ago

EDC announces 4 days of power cuts in Phnom Penh

EDC announces power cuts in Phnom Penh from Thursday to Sunday for equipment work.
Cuts run 08:00-16:00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 08:00-13:00 on Sunday.
Affected areas include Sen Sok, Por Sen Chey, 7 Makara, Meanchey, Russey Keo, Dangkor, and Chbar Ampov districts.
Contact EDC branches for details: Wat Phnom 085 766 566, O Dim 016/068/077 445 666, etc.

Read the full article on Khmer Times — major national English-language daily

Khmer Times — major national English-language daily · 53d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS53d ago

Singapore to boost air traffic capacity with AI and infrastructure overhaul

Singapore commits S$4 billion over 15 years to overhaul air navigation services.
Changi Airport's control tower will be refurbished from November 2026 to end of 2028.
New SATCC system will track up to 4,000 aircraft simultaneously, doubling current capacity.
CAAS plans to increase air traffic controller workforce by 40%, adding 200 specialists by mid-2030s.
Terminal 5 opening in mid-2030s aims to boost annual passenger capacity from 90 million to 140 million.

Read the full article on Malay Mail

Malay Mail · 53d ago

GOOD NEWSSAFETY53d ago

Members of a gang dedicated to kidnapping and robbing ride-sharing app drivers in Medellín were sentenced to 32 years in prison

Three gang members were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 12 to 32 years for kidnapping and robbing ride-sharing drivers in Medellín.
The gang targeted drivers of apps like Uber, Didi, and InDriver in the Medellín metropolitan area.
Between 2023 and 2024, over a dozen drivers were killed in robberies, prompting an investigation into organized crime.
In early February 2026, a new case emerged reminiscent of the 2023-2024 wave of driver murders.
Authorities have since clarified cases from previous years, with no new driver murders reported recently.

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Read the full article on El Tiempo — Colombia (sección nacional) (in Spanish)

El Tiempo — Colombia (sección nacional) · 53d ago · translated from Spanish

COST OF LIVING53d ago

Phnom Penh residents struggle to keep up with soaring costs

Phnom Penh residents report soaring costs for food and essentials since the war began.
Beef prices rose from 26,000 riel to 30,000 riel, and a market meal increased from 3,000 to 5,000 riel.
Street vendors and tuk-tuk drivers face shrinking profits as customers resist even small price hikes.
A bowl of porridge now costs 5,000 riel, up from 4,000 riel, making saving difficult.
One tuk-tuk driver thanked the government for keeping gas prices under control.

Read the full article on Khmer Times — major national English-language daily

Khmer Times — major national English-language daily · 53d ago

GOOD NEWSSAFETY53d ago

PM orders tougher crime crackdown

Bangkok Post · 53d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT53d ago

São Paulo embarks on the largest railway expansion in its history with R$ 190 billion in investments, over a thousand kilometers of new tracks, and a projection of 150,000 jobs, including Brazil's first medium-speed train, which promises to connect the capital to

São Paulo launches the largest railway expansion in its history with R$ 190 billion in investments.
The program includes over 1,000 km of new tracks and is projected to create 150,000 jobs.
Brazil's first medium-speed train, TIC Eixo Norte, will connect São Paulo to Campinas in about 60 minutes.
The TIC Eixo Norte project alone requires an estimated R$ 14.2 billion and over 10,000 jobs.
Line 6-Orange of the São Paulo metro, with 15 km and 15 stations, is the largest urban mobility work in progress in Brazil.

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CPG Click Oil and Gas · 53d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS53d ago

ANA presents detailed plan for the new Lisbon Luís de Camões Airport

New Lisbon airport plan presented, with construction from 2029 to 2033 and opening in 2035.
Initial capacity of 56 million passengers per year, expandable to 85 million.
High-speed rail link to Lisbon city centre in about 20 minutes via the Third Tagus Crossing.
Investment estimated at €7.9 billion to €8.9 billion (2024 prices).
Financing via debt and airport charge increases from 2026 to 2030, plus concession extension to 2092.

Read the full article on The Portugal News

The Portugal News · 53d ago

SAFETY53d ago

IN PICTURES: 25 arrested in Phnom Penh scam raid

25 foreigners arrested in Phnom Penh scam raid on July 22, 2026.
Suspects from Myanmar, China, and Taiwan were detained at a villa.
The raid was led by Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Hun Surithy and Deputy Prosecutor Toch Odom.
Compromising materials were found during the operation.
Suspects sent to Technology Crimes Office for legal action.

Read the full article on Khmer Times

Khmer Times · 53d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT53d ago

Construction starts on Colombia’s first underground rail station

Construction started on San Germán station, Colombia's first underground rail station, in June 2026.
The station is part of the 13.3 km Metro de la 80 light rail project in Medellín.
The 3.5bn peso project is financed 70:30 by the central government and city authority.
Opening of the Metro de la 80 line is planned for 2028.
The project is expected to prevent 131,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

Read the full article on Railway Gazette International

Railway Gazette International · 53d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS52d ago

Portugal's new airport to connect to Lisbon via rail. How long will it take?

Portugal's new Luís de Camões Airport will connect to central Lisbon via a 20-minute high-speed rail shuttle.
The airport and rail link are scheduled to open in 2034.
The new facility is expected to handle 56 million passengers annually and replace Humberto Delgado Airport.
About 20 million passengers per year are projected to use the rail link to the airport.
The project includes 155 miles of new roads and 31 miles of highway upgrades.

Read the full article on Fall River Herald News

Fall River Herald News · 52d ago

SAFETY52d ago

Gang of Philippine nationals arrested for scamming tourists with rigged card games in Ho Chi Minh City

Six Philippine nationals were arrested in Ho Chi Minh City for scamming tourists with rigged card games.
The group used fake US dollars and staged card games to trick victims, mostly elderly solo travelers.
They allegedly committed 18 scams from May 2025, stealing about 10,000 USD.
The ringleader, Del Rosario Rafael Macapanas, organized the scheme and took a 10% cut of the proceeds.

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Read the full article on Tuổi Trẻ Online — major national daily (in Vietnamese)

Tuổi Trẻ Online — major national daily · 52d ago · translated from Vietnamese

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT52d ago

Fortaleza Metro East Line: trip will take 15 minutes

Fortaleza's new East Line metro will connect Centro to Papicu in 15 minutes.
The line will carry about 150,000 passengers daily over 7.3 km of twin tunnels.
Investment in the project is R$ 2.8 billion, with 8 stations (1 surface, 7 underground).
The line will integrate with existing metro lines, VLT, and Papicu bus terminal.
Construction is at 45.99% physical progress, expected to reach 50% by October 2026.

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Read the full article on Google Notícias — Fortaleza (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)

Google Notícias — Fortaleza (cobertura local) · 52d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS52d ago

JetSMART Launches Nonstop Flights between Medellín and Buenos Aires

JetSMART Colombia launches nonstop flights between Medellín and Buenos Aires starting November 12, 2026.
The route operates five times per week using Airbus A320neo aircraft.
As a low-cost carrier, JetSMART includes only one small personal item; checked bags cost extra.
Passengers are protected by Colombian Aerocivil rules: full refund if delay exceeds 5 hours for controllable reasons.
Travelers to Argentina need a passport valid for the duration of their stay.

Read the full article on Nomad Lawyer

Nomad Lawyer · 52d ago

GROUND TRANSPORT52d ago

Brazil: Fire on São Paulo Metro Train Paralyzes Three Lines – Video

Agenzia Nova · 52d ago

GOOD NEWSHOUSING & RENTALS52d ago

Best places to live by the sea in Portugal in 2026: coastal towns and cities

Portugal's coast varies greatly between the Atlantic north, Lisbon coast, and Algarve in terms of sea temperatures, rain, work options, and house prices.
Lisbon is ideal for professionals seeking jobs, international schools, and cultural venues, with beaches reachable by train, bus, ferry, or car.
Cascais is a top expat choice for families and retirees, but housing is among the priciest on the Portuguese coast.
The Algarve offers sunshine, golf, and beaches, but water scarcity, summer heat, and tourism pressure affect daily life.
Aveiro is a compact university city near the coast, with Costa Nova and Praia da Barra beaches about 10 km away.

Read the full article on Idealista

Idealista · 52d ago

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Here’s why Mexico is getting priority under new US visa changes

New Lisbon airport project reaches major planning milestone

"Deputy Interior Minister" raids 5 illegal hotels in Phuket held by foreign shareholders

São Paulo Metro's Line 6-Orange is now operational

ZIPAIR Tokyo Launches Daily Nonstop Flights between Narita and Kuala Lumpur

EDC announces 4 days of power cuts in Phnom Penh

Singapore to boost air traffic capacity with AI and infrastructure overhaul

Members of a gang dedicated to kidnapping and robbing ride-sharing app drivers in Medellín were sentenced to 32 years in prison

Phnom Penh residents struggle to keep up with soaring costs

PM orders tougher crime crackdown

São Paulo embarks on the largest railway expansion in its history with R$ 190 billion in investments, over a thousand kilometers of new tracks, and a projection of 150,000 jobs, including Brazil's first medium-speed train, which promises to connect the capital to

ANA presents detailed plan for the new Lisbon Luís de Camões Airport

IN PICTURES: 25 arrested in Phnom Penh scam raid

Construction starts on Colombia’s first underground rail station

Portugal's new airport to connect to Lisbon via rail. How long will it take?

Gang of Philippine nationals arrested for scamming tourists with rigged card games in Ho Chi Minh City

Fortaleza Metro East Line: trip will take 15 minutes

JetSMART Launches Nonstop Flights between Medellín and Buenos Aires

Brazil: Fire on São Paulo Metro Train Paralyzes Three Lines – Video

Best places to live by the sea in Portugal in 2026: coastal towns and cities

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