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Malaysia’s government extends visa-free travel to Indians for one year

Malaysia has abolished visa requirement for Indian leisure and business travelers for one year, starting December 1. The visa-free entry will continue until Dec 2024, as confirmed by the tourism ministry. This move is expected to boost annual inbound tourist arrivals from India by 30%-45%. Indian-origin travel operators in Malaysia anticipate surpassing the pre-pandemic figure of 7,35,309 Indian tourists in 2019. The MICE sector, strategic and affordable for business opportunities in the Asean region, is expected to see significant growth. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7JZKOMx

Russia increases maximum size of armed forces by 170,000 servicemen

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South Korea launches its first spy satellite after rival North Korea does the same

South Korea launched its first military spy satellite using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, joining North Korea in the race for space dominance. This launch comes after North Korea claimed to have successfully put its own spy satellite into orbit. South Korea plans to send five spy satellites into space by 2025. The satellite launch has heightened tensions between the rival Koreas, with North Korea asserting its sovereign right to launch spy satellites in response to perceived US hostilities. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0UsCQXt