NZ eases translation requirements for visitor visa applications

Wellington, May 8 (UNI) New Zealand government agency announced on Wednesday a significant change to its visitor visa application process, easing the requirements for translating supporting documents. Effective May 26, applicants will no longer need to provide certified translations for supporting documents not in English, aligning the policy with that of neighboring Australia. According to…

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UNESCO renews call for enhanced protection of Africa’s heritage sites

Nairobi, May 8 (UNI) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has renewed its call for enhanced protection and recognition of Africa’s heritage sites, given their contribution to cultural pride and tourism. Louise Haxthausen, UNESCO regional director for Eastern Africa, on Tuesday told an international conference on cultural heritage in Africa, taking place…

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Pakistan continues unprovoked fire along LoC in J&K

Srinagar, May 8 (UNI) A Day after sharp escalation in cross border shelling that left 12 civilians and a soldier dead, Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violations at many places along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The ceasefire violations during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday were reported in areas…

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