China is expanding its visa-free travel policy for Canadian and British citizens. Starting February 17, 2026, eligible passport holders can enter China for up to 30 days without a visa. This applies ...

He met with 16 CEOs and founders of prominent AI and deeptech startups, discussing key themes like harnessing AI for agriculture, healthcare, and environmental protection. PM Modi emphasised promoting ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a series of bilateral talks with European leaders on the sidelines of the ...

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Julia Lo Bue-Said, chief executive of Advantage Travel Partnership, instead warns that Brits should aim to get to the airport four hours before their departure time, as the roll-out is expected to ...

As the Trump Administration makes it more difficult for people to visit the US, other nations are starting to respond in kind ...

A snow leopard in China recently mauled a tourist who tried to get close enough to snap a photo of the rare animal. China’s Forestry and Grassland Bureau said the tourist, who is a skier, was bitten ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...