UK to relaunch 'Golden Visa' & regional tensions
The UK's plan to bring back its investor visa program and diplomatic and military activity in the Middle East are among today's top headlines. While a framework agreement has been signed between Lebanon and Israel, military tensions between Iran and the US continue to escalate.
The era of the "Golden Visa" (a program providing residency in exchange for a specific investment) is beginning again for those wishing to settle or invest in the UK. The Labour government announced its plan to reinstate this previously suspended practice. Application requirements and details are expected to be clarified during a Cabinet Office meeting to be held later this month.
In addition to the anticipation of this legal regulation in the UK, diplomatic steps are being taken in the region surrounding Turkey. In negotiations between Israel and Lebanon mediated by the US, a framework agreement was signed, establishing consensus on fundamental principles. Although this agreement reached in the fifth round is seen as a milestone on the path to peace, the leader of the Lebanon-based political and military group Hezbollah announced that the agreement is not valid for them.
Despite these diplomatic contacts, military tensions in the region continue to rise. Iran announced that it struck US targets in the region in retaliation for previous US airstrikes. Statements from the Iranian leadership point to ongoing security risks, with warnings that existing agreements have been violated.
You can access the rest of the news and other developments in the News section of our app; headlines such as the earthquake disaster in Venezuela and the gold treasure found in China are also available there.