Bali Wants to Tax Tourists After Crackdown on Misbehavior
Indonesia is considering a tourism levy for visitors to Bali, adding another potential hurdle for holidaymakers after the island cracked down on traffic and visa breaches.
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Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Hearings Begin at India’s Top Court
India’s Supreme Court is set to begin hearing arguments for granting legal recognition to same-sex marriages in a crucial case that will decide the fate of marital and allied rights for lesbian and gay couples in the 1.4 billion-strong South Asian nation.
How Imran Khan’s Poll Demand Sparked a New Pakistan Crisis
Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan’s bid for snap elections has evolved into a constitutional crisis, with the government pushing back against a Supreme Court order to carry out two provincial polls, raising concerns over the future of the democratic process.
Republicans Say They Won’t Help Democrats Replace Feinstein
Top Senate Republicans said they won’t vote in favor of replacing absent Senator Dianne Feinstein with another Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, signaling a continued halt on most of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees.
Cybersecurity Nightmare in Japan Is Everyone Else’s Problem Too
Kojima Industries Corp. is a small company and little-known outside Japan, where it produces cup holders, USB sockets and door pockets for car interiors. But its modest role in the automotive supply chain is a critical one. And when the company was hacked in February 2022, it brought Toyota Motor Corp.’s entire production line to a screeching stop.
Top Republicans Say They Won’t Help Democrats Replace Feinstein
Top Senate Republicans said they won’t vote in favor of replacing absent Senator Dianne Feinstein with another Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, signaling a continued halt on most of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees.
Former IMF Official Werner Said to Advise El Salvador on Lending Deal
El Salvador has tapped a former International Monetary Fund official as an adviser as it seeks a deal with the multilateral lender, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sudan Ex-Warlord Rebuffs Cease-Fire Calls as Clashes Intensify
The Sudanese paramilitary group battling the army for control of the North African nation ruled out a cease-fire as diplomats struggled to halt fighting that threaten to erupt into a full-blown civil war.
Turkey’s Nebati Says April Inflation to Be ‘Notably’ Below 50%
Turkish Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati said he expects April inflation to be below 50% and that citizens will feel the impact before they vote in May’s elections.
Pentagon Sounds Alarm Over Biden Plan for Offshore Wind Sites
The Defense Department has raised concerns about East Coast areas earmarked for new wind farms in a setback for the fledgling industry.Â