New Zealand’s government has announced a mandatory citizenship test starting in 2027, prompting many migrants to apply earlier than planned. The test will include 20 questions on civic rights and democratic values. Supporters say it strengthens integration, but critics warn of added costs, language hurdles, and extra challenges for refugees and people with learning or accessibility needs.
Delhi authorities have kicked off Census 2027 self-enumeration across Municipal Corporation wards, urging residents including tenants and migrants to register their households online. The process is voluntary and began with the Lieutenant Governor taking part. Officials also warned people about fraud calls asking for sensitive details, noting participants will receive an ID for later door-to-door verification.
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Four migrants were found dead near the Slovenia border in Croatia, while two others were rushed to hospital in serious condition, Croatian police said. The group was allegedly transported by truck in “inhumane conditions”. Police also discovered 13 more people near Donje Prilisce, southwest of Zagreb, and moved them to a detention centre.
Pope Leo XIV called for renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran to end the war, urging de-escalation through diplomacy. In the same remarks, he condemned capital punishment and urged humane treatment of migrants. He also suggested the Church should balance its focus on sexual morality with greater emphasis on justice and freedom as he returned from a trip to Africa.
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