Babylon current affairs articles.
If you’re living abroad, you may be asking if you should stay or go home next year. You may know this feeling: Studies on expats show that many feel lonely, anxious or low at some point, and that big questions…
If you want to study in Australia in 2026, there are some important new rules you need to know. Australia is raising its student cap, but visa processing may still move faster or slower depending on your university (provider) and…
You get a job offer in Ireland. The number looks decent. Then payday hits… and your bank app laughs at you. That “salary shock” is normal, because an Ireland salary is usually quoted as gross pay (before tax), not what…
Find out more about the proposal for mandatory social media checks and a 5 year history for anyone who wants to get a US visa to work, study or visit.
When politicians talk about migration, they focus on protecting public services and managing numbers. These are legitimate concerns that governments need to address. But here’s what often gets left out: families. Family reunification doesn’t grab headlines like small boats or…
Migration today looks very different from what it used to be. More people now move to study, work, or build a better life somewhere new. When you look at the global map, you’ll notice that many people are now heading…
Official reports and private surveys show that China’s housing market is still weak. Demand for homes is low, even though new-home prices have risen a little. Here’s what expats need to know. Prices and transactions: late‑2025 snapshot Data from October…
The UK government’s Renters’ Rights Act 2025is a new law that makes big changes to how renting homes works. Official guidance published on 6 November 2025 says the Act will: Tenants will be able to remain in their home until…
China has introduced a series of immigration changes that will make travel and residence rules much easier for foreign visitors and professionals. On 4 Nov 2025, the National Immigration Administration announced that the 240-hour visa-free transit policy now covers 65 ports, including…
