When Australia introduced BIIP in 2012, the hope was that wealthy business owners, investors and entrepreneurs would boost the economy by bringing in capital and driving innovation.

The UK currently has about one million unfilled jobs, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics.

Before the pandemic, Japan did not require tourist visas for 68 countries and regions.

The 'Residency Through Investment' programme will open for applications next month.

UKSB director Fadzil Ahmad says three letters were sent to Najib between May 23, 2013, and Oct 27, 2015.

Russia's major banks, including its largest lender Sberbank and the Russia Central Bank, have downplayed the effects that the cards' suspensions would have on their clients.

Djokovic's saga has fuelled global debate over the rights of people who opt not to get vaccinated as governments look to protect the community from the coronavirus pandemic.

A decision to again cancel his visa could set up a second court battle by the Serbian tennis star, after a court quashed an earlier revocation and released him from immigration detention on Monday.

Biden rescinded the ban and announced that those who were denied entry to the US could apply again – except for one category of applicant.

Family members of the officials could also be targeted.

China has hit back, calling this racial discrimination.