Eligible New Zealanders can now apply for a working holiday visa to Japan twice in their lifetime, a change from the previous allowance of once. The new rule, effective this month, requires applicants to be between 18 and 30 years old, meet health requirements, and not be accompanied by dependents or children. The programme aims to promote mutual understanding between Japan and its partner countries by providing young people with opportunities to experience each other’s culture while working, with specific restrictions on the type of work allowed to avoid violating Japanese laws.
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US, Israel look to Sudan, Somalia to resettle Palestinians
The US and Israel have approached officials in Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss resettling Palestinians from Gaza in their territories, according to reports from the Associated Press. While Sudan rejected the proposal and officials from Somalia and Somaliland claimed unawareness of any contacts, the US had previously proposed taking over Gaza for reconstruction, sparking international rejection and fears of permanent displacement among Palestinians. Hamas's raid into Israel triggered the Israeli military assault in Gaza,...
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