Countries With the Death Penalty for Minor Crimes

Isabelle Violet Carreras, a 20-year-old British woman, remains in custody in Thailand after being charged with the murder of 34-year-old Thomas David Powell. Authorities discovered Mr. Powell’s body in his Pattaya home on July 2, citing multiple stab wounds and evidence of a struggle. While Ms. Carreras denies the allegations, she could face the death … Read more

Supreme Court Overturns Gauhati HC Ruling on Foreigner Declarations

The Supreme Court of India has mandated a “fair, lawful and reasonable” process for determining citizenship, setting aside a Gauhati High Court judgment that had previously declared 27 individuals as foreigners. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta remanded the cases back to the relevant Foreigners Tribunals for fresh adjudication, emphasizing that … Read more

Ngizwe Mchunu Chased from Malawian Encampment: Chaos Erupts

Police intervened at a Malawian encampment at Sherwood Hall in Durban on Monday after anti-immigrant activist Ngizwe Mchunu arrived at the site, triggering hostility from thousands of refugees. The number of people seeking shelter at the grounds has surged from approximately 75 individuals a week ago to an estimated 10,000, creating a mounting humanitarian crisis … Read more

72 Foreign Workers Detained in Johor Baru Eatery Raids

A joint enforcement operation in Johor Baru on June 5 resulted in the detention of 72 foreign workers for various immigration offenses at several local eateries. According to Johor Immigration director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus, the crackdown—conducted alongside the Border Control and Protection Agency and the Customs Department—targeted individuals working without valid permits or … Read more

Foreign Misconduct: Testing Vietnam’s Hospitality and Rule of Law

The New Frontier of Hospitality: Balancing Openness with the Rule of Law Vietnam’s rapid ascent as a global tourism hub and investment magnet is a success story of the decade. From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the coastal charm of Da Nang, the nation has successfully positioned itself as a welcoming, … Read more