WELLINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) – New Zealand will tighten English language rules for mid-skilled work visa applicants while expanding philanthropy options for investor migrants, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said on Monday. The changes, effective from June 1, cover the Accredited Employer Work Visa and the Active Investor Plus Visa Growth category. The government is also …
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Reuters) – Three people were killed and one was injured in an accident during lifeboat maintenance work at a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel operated by Malaysian state energy firm Petronas on Sunday, the firm said. Petronas, or Petroliam Nasional Berhad, said in a statement on Monday the incident occurred …
CARACAS, May 24 (Reuters) – Prisoners in Venezuela’s western Barinas prison staged a protest on the roof of the detention center on Sunday, piling flaming mattresses and calling for the removal of the prison’s director, who they said had overseen guards as they shot unarmed prisoners. “We want justice. They are shooting us, the guards …
Officials say an industrial tank in Southern California containing about 7,000 gallons of highly flammable and toxic chemicals appears to have cracked. Experts say that could mean a rupture or catastrophic explosion may be averted. Thousands have been evacuated from several communities in Orange County. Lana Zak reports.
Although U.S. and Iranian negotiators have agreed to broad principles of a deal, including on several of the thorniest of issues that divide the bitter rivals, President Trump cautions the White House will not be rushing into signing any agreement. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
The Trail of the Fallen in New York’s Hudson Valley – CBS News Watch CBS News Charlie D’Agata reports on the trail just south of West Point Military Academy that honors America’s fallen patriots.
New details on Saturday’s White House shooting – CBS News Watch CBS News The alleged gunman in Saturday’s shooting at the White House had tried to gain access to the White House last year. Natalie Brand reports.
Americans are now paying 20% more for food than four years ago. Inflation rose nearly 1% this month, mainly due to higher gas prices. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Russia condemned for using Oreshnik hypersonic missile in major attack on Ukraine – CBS News Watch CBS News Several European leaders are condemning Russia after it attacked Ukraine overnight with a hypersonic ballistic missile during an intense assault on Kyiv. Leigh Kiniry has more.
BOGOTA, May 24 (Reuters) – Colombia’s presidential candidates wrapped up their campaigns on Sunday with rallies that drew massive crowds, ahead of a May 31 vote that analysts predict will result in weeks of heated and deeply polarizing debate ahead of a June 21 runoff. Leftist politician Ivan Cepeda, 63, was a narrow front-runner in …