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GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS38d ago

Extending Indonesia E-Visa: Complete Guide and Latest Step by Step

Extend your Indonesia e-Visa online via the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id only, avoiding scam sites.
Log in with your original account or create a new one using the applicant's passport and active email.
In the dashboard, choose 'Extend My Visa', enter the passport or visa number, and search to load your visa record.
Upload required files (passport photo, ID page scan, exit flight ticket) and review all data carefully before submitting.
The e-VoA extension fee is about Rp500,000; approval typically arrives within hours up to 3 working days.

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Read the full article on Google Berita — imigrasi / KITAS / visa Indonesia (immigration lane) (in Indonesian)

Google Berita — imigrasi / KITAS / visa Indonesia (immigration lane) · 38d ago · translated from Indonesian

GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS39d ago

Czechs may benefit from proposed changes in U.S. visa policy

U.S. President George W. Bush announced plans to modify the visa waiver program, potentially letting Czechs enter the U.S. visa-free for 90 days.
Czech visa rejection rates have hovered around 10% annually, above the 3% threshold currently required for visa waiver eligibility.
Czech Foreign Minister Alexandr Vondra estimated 1-2 years to fully balance U.S.-Czech visa relations, pending U.S. Congress approval.
A new measure streamlines visa processing for employees of about 450 companies in the American Commercial Chamber in the Czech Republic.
The U.S. aims to pair visa waiver expansion with heightened border security, using modern technology to track travelers more accurately.

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Radio Prague International · 39d ago

SAFETY39d ago

Influencer shot dead in Mexico while livestreaming

Mexican influencer César Gastélum, 25, was shot dead while live-streaming in Culiacán on Aug. 4, 2026.
Motorcycle gunmen opened fire on Gastélum outside a fast-food restaurant; his two colleagues were uninjured.
Authorities are probing possible ties to a criminal faction amid a Sinaloa cartel power struggle.
Gastélum had over 600,000 TikTok followers and almost 140,000 on Instagram.
President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed the slaying would not go unpunished, seeking both assassins and masterminds.

Read the full article on Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times · 39d ago

GOOD NEWSPOINTS, CARDS & LOUNGES38d ago

Amex US MR To Aer Lingus, British Airways & Iberia Avios 30% Conversion Bonus Until September 27, 2026

LoyaltyLobby · 38d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT39d ago

São Paulo's Metro Line 6-Orange receives over 42,000 passengers in the first month of assisted operation

São Paulo's Metro Line 6-Orange carried 42,239 passengers in its first month of assisted operation, July 3-31.
The busiest station was João Paulo I with 10,861 passengers, followed by Sesc-Pompeia with 7,398.
The line currently runs six stations from Freguesia do Ó to Perdizes, operating weekdays from 10am to 3pm.
Two more stations, Brasilândia and Itaberaba – Hospital Vila Penteado, will open by the end of 2026.
The full line will have 15 stations over 15.3 km, expected to carry about 633,000 passengers daily by end of 2027.

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

Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) · 39d ago · translated from Portuguese

NATURAL DISASTERS38d ago

Wildfire triggers 'tactical evacuations’ in Metro Vancouver

CBC · 38d ago

GOOD NEWSCOST OF LIVING38d ago

Asunción, Paraguay: Big-City Living Without the Big Price Tag

Asunción offers big-city amenities at a low cost, e.g., a steak dinner for under $15 and a boutique hotel under $45 a night.
A 15-minute Uber ride costs less than $5, and one-bedroom apartments rent for about $700/month or sell for under $100,000.
Paraguay's 10-10-10 tax system (10% VAT, income, and corporate tax) applies to individuals and large companies alike.
Remote workers and retirees can benefit from flexible residency rules with no set minimum income requirement.
Gran Asunción's population grew by about 58,000 in 2025, attracting English-speaking expats and remote workers.

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International Living · 38d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS39d ago

Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches daily Kuala Lumpur–Phu Quoc flights

Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches daily Kuala Lumpur–Phu Quoc flights starting Sept 1, 2026.
Flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; depart Phu Quoc 1:45pm, arrive KL 4:20pm local.
Return flight leaves KL at 5:20pm, arrives Phu Quoc at 5:55pm local time.
Malaysia becomes the seventh international market served directly by the carrier.
Airline plans to expand to Northeast Asia, India, Russia, and Middle East, and grow fleet to 32 aircraft by end of 2026.

Read the full article on KLSE Screener

KLSE Screener · 39d ago

SAFETY39d ago

Major blackout hits Georgia for the third time in two weeks

A blackout hit Tbilisi and most regions of Georgia on August 5, the third in two weeks.
The Tbilisi Metro halted completely and rail services were disrupted due to the power loss.
Water supply in Tbilisi was unavailable for several hours as pumping stations lost power.
Power was partially restored in Tbilisi districts Vera, Vake, Dighomi, and Saburtalo, plus Kutaisi, Mtskheta, and Saguramo.
No official explanation has been given; prior July 24-25 outages are investigated as suspected sabotage.

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RBC-Ukraine · 39d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS39d ago

Cabo Frio International Airport to have new routes from São Paulo with LATAM

LATAM will start direct flights between Cabo Frio and São Paulo (Guarulhos) in December 2026.
The new route will operate four times weekly: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Flights will use the new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, part of LATAM's network expansion.
Ticket sales for the new route are expected to begin this week.
The route aims to boost tourism and business connectivity for the Região dos Lagos area.

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

Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) · 39d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS39d ago

Curitiba gets two new air routes and more flights to already known destinations

Latam adds two new Curitiba routes from March 2027: Curitiba–Londrina (14 weekly flights) and Curitiba–Cuiabá (7 weekly).
Curitiba–Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) gets 7 more weekly flights from December 2026, reaching 21 weekly.
Curitiba–Porto Alegre gets 7 more weekly flights from February 2027, also reaching 21 weekly.
Afonso Pena airport saw 1,473,471 arrivals Jan–Jun 2026, up 1.7% (25,319 passengers) from 2025.
New Embraer E195-E2 jets (136 seats) join Latam from November 2026; up to 14 by March 2027.

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

Google Notícias — Curitiba (cobertura local) · 39d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS39d ago

Da Nang International Airport to expand Terminal 1

Da Nang approved expanding Terminal 1 to handle its current overload of 14 million passengers per year.
The expansion adds over 42,000sq.m, creating a 96,000sq.m floor area for domestic and international services.
A fund of more than 9.9 trillion VND (377 million USD) will develop the expanded area from Q3 2027 to Q1 2029.
A new cargo terminal is under construction to handle 100,000 tonnes of cargo per year, with a 24 million USD investment.
The airport is Vietnam's first with fully automated passenger services, from check-in to boarding, and hosts about 112 flights daily.

Read the full article on Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · 39d ago

SAFETY39d ago

Georgia has once again been hit by a widespread blackout; the metro in Tbilisi has come to a halt

Georgia suffered a third major blackout in two weeks, hitting Tbilisi and other cities.
The Tbilisi metro suspended operations due to the emergency power cut.
Power was lost across virtually the entire country; the cause is under investigation.
Authorities and utility companies are working to restore a stable power supply.

Read the full article on UA.NEWS

UA.NEWS · 39d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS39d ago

SC will have flights from regional airports to Florianópolis starting at R$ 315; see prices and destinations

Santa Catarina will launch direct flights from nine regional airports to Florianópolis under the VOA+SC program.
Azul Conecta won the bidding and will operate the routes, with operations starting in November 2026.
Ticket prices range from R$ 315 to R$ 824.85, depending on the city and route.
Flights from Caçador and São Miguel do Oeste include stops, while most other cities have direct flights.
The state government will subsidize part of the operating cost, with public investment up to R$ 22.5 million in the first year.

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Read the full article on G1 Santa Catarina (Globo — estado, cobre Florianópolis e Balneário Camboriú) (in Portuguese)

G1 Santa Catarina (Globo — estado, cobre Florianópolis e Balneário Camboriú) · 39d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS39d ago

Afonso Pena Airport, in Greater Curitiba, will have new routes and more flight frequencies

Latam will launch Curitiba-Londrina with 14 weekly flights starting March 2027.
Curitiba-Cuiabá route starts March 2027 with 7 weekly flights.
Curitiba-Rio (Galeão) increases to 21 weekly flights in December 2026.
Curitiba-Porto Alegre rises to 21 weekly flights in February 2027.
Afonso Pena airport saw 1,231,908 arrivals Jan-May 2026, up 2.9% year-on-year.

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

Google Notícias — Curitiba (cobertura local) · 39d ago · translated from Portuguese

NATURAL DISASTERS39d ago

Air quality warning issued for Metro Vancouver as wildfire smoke worsens

Vancouver Sun · 39d ago

GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS39d ago

Government upgrades migrant worker employment, Cabinet approves new Thailand-Myanmar MOU

Thailand's Cabinet approved a new Thailand-Myanmar labor MOU and employment agreement on Aug 5, 2026.
The MOU updates the 2016 labor cooperation framework to reflect post-COVID and current Myanmar conditions.
It expands cooperation on labor market data, skills development, and preventing illegal hiring and human trafficking.
The employment agreement sets clear rules on worker dispatch, contracts, work permits, rights protection, and repatriation.
The new framework aims to reduce illegal migration and trafficking while giving employers legal access to workers.

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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 · 39d ago · translated from Thai

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS39d ago

Latam announces new flights and expands Curitiba connections with Londrina, Cuiabá, Rio and Porto Alegre

Latam will add new Embraer E195-E2 jets to its fleet starting November 2026, up to 14 by March 2027.
New Curitiba-Londrina route launches March 2027 with 14 weekly flights; Curitiba-Cuiabá gets 7 weekly flights.
From December 2026, Curitiba-Rio (Galeão) increases to 21 weekly flights; Curitiba-Porto Alegre reaches 21 weekly in February 2027.
Afonso Pena airport saw 1,473,471 arrivals in H1 2026, up 1.7% from 1,448,152 in H1 2025.
A direct Curitiba-Lisbon flight started July 2, 2026, expanding European connections.

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

Google Notícias — Curitiba (cobertura local) · 39d ago · translated from Portuguese

CRYPTO & DIGITAL ASSETS39d ago

The IRS is getting better at spotting crypto tax mistakes. Here's what it means for investors

The IRS now requires brokers to send Form 1099-DA for crypto transactions on or after Jan. 1, 2025, boosting visibility.
Only an estimated 32% to 56% of U.S. crypto taxpayers report transactions, per a March Review of Accounting Studies paper.
The IRS may identify discrepancies and pursue enforcement, as it won't accept difficulty as an excuse, experts warn.
Crypto tax reporting lacks infrastructure for cost basis and holding period, unlike stocks, putting the burden on taxpayers.
Complex transactions like staking, mining, airdrops, and transfers across wallets complicate tax calculations, per the National Taxpayer Advocate.

Read the full article on CNBC

CNBC · 39d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT38d ago

Jorge Chavez Airport-Chancay Port connection to consolidate Peru as logistics hub

Agencia Andina · 38d ago

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Czechs may benefit from proposed changes in U.S. visa policy

Influencer shot dead in Mexico while livestreaming

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São Paulo's Metro Line 6-Orange receives over 42,000 passengers in the first month of assisted operation

Wildfire triggers 'tactical evacuations’ in Metro Vancouver

Asunción, Paraguay: Big-City Living Without the Big Price Tag

Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches daily Kuala Lumpur–Phu Quoc flights

Major blackout hits Georgia for the third time in two weeks

Cabo Frio International Airport to have new routes from São Paulo with LATAM

Curitiba gets two new air routes and more flights to already known destinations

Da Nang International Airport to expand Terminal 1

Georgia has once again been hit by a widespread blackout; the metro in Tbilisi has come to a halt

SC will have flights from regional airports to Florianópolis starting at R$ 315; see prices and destinations

Afonso Pena Airport, in Greater Curitiba, will have new routes and more flight frequencies

Air quality warning issued for Metro Vancouver as wildfire smoke worsens

Government upgrades migrant worker employment, Cabinet approves new Thailand-Myanmar MOU

Latam announces new flights and expands Curitiba connections with Londrina, Cuiabá, Rio and Porto Alegre

The IRS is getting better at spotting crypto tax mistakes. Here's what it means for investors

Jorge Chavez Airport-Chancay Port connection to consolidate Peru as logistics hub

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