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Canada has imposed its strictest international student visa rules in a decade, rejecting 62% of applications in 2025, up from 52% last year and far above the 40% average. Indian applicants were hardest hit, with rejection rates of up to 80%. Immigration authorities cite housing shortages and strained infrastructure as key reasons for the crackdown.

The government has doubled the financial proof requirement to CA$20,635 (US$14,963) and tightened application checks. Clear study plans and complete paperwork are now critical. Canada expects to issue 437,000 study permits this year—10% fewer than 2024—including 73,000 for postgraduate students and nearly 243,000 for undergraduates.

Work permit rules have also become tougher. University graduates need at least B2-level English or French, while college graduates require B1. Students shifting into unapproved programs will lose work permit eligibility. The Student Direct Stream, once a fast-track route for applicants from 14 countries, has been discontinued.

Despite these restrictions, Canada hosted over one million international students in 2024, second only to the U.S. Indian students made up 41%, Chinese students 12%, and over 17,000 came from Vietnam.

Jeju Island, often called the “Hawaii of South Korea,” is cracking down on misbehaving foreign tourists with fines up to 200,000 won (US$144) or possible jail time. Authorities have issued 8,000 multilingual guides in Korean, English, and Chinese to outline prohibited behaviors and prevent cultural misunderstandings.

The guide lists punishable offenses such as smoking in restricted areas, littering, jaywalking, public drunkenness, environmental damage, using fake IDs, skipping restaurant bills, and breaking into empty houses. Fines range from 20,000 won ($14) to 80,000 won ($57), but repeat offenders may face 200,000 won fines or even imprisonment.

Tourism on Jeju has surged, with 1.9 million foreign visitors in 2024, nearly four times the pre-pandemic figure. However, viral incidents—such as a tourist smoking on a bus and a child defecating on a sidewalk—have fueled local frustration. Many South Koreans have called online for stricter enforcement, including deportations and travel bans for violators.

Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas, now the world's largest cruise ship, has begun sailing from Florida's Port Canaveral. Weighing 249,800 tons, it surpasses its sister ship Icon of the Seas (248,663 tons) and can host over 5,000 passengers. Its maiden seven-night voyages include stops in San Juan, St. Kitts, Cozumel, and the Bahamas.

The ship offers 40 bars and restaurants, the largest waterpark at sea, plus rock climbing, laser tag, and mini golf. Prices start at $951 per person, while luxury suites with exclusive perks can exceed $6,000.

Royal Caribbean's Icon Class has redefined mega-cruising, with Icon of the Seas debuting in 2024 and Star of the Seas taking the title just a year later. Industry forecasts show about 19 million Americans plan to book ocean cruises in 2025.

Typhoon Kajiki, Vietnam's fifth storm of 2025, caused an estimated VND2.9 trillion (US$109.8 million) in damage across northern and central provinces, with Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh hardest hit. Making landfall on August 25, it killed eight people, left one missing, and injured 77.

The storm damaged over 38,600 homes, destroyed 510, and flooded more than 104,000 hectares of rice along with 17,200 hectares of other crops. About 11,700 hectares of forest were flattened, 154,000 livestock and poultry lost, and 8,000 hectares of aquaculture submerged. It also sank or damaged 102 boats and caused 3,500 power poles to fall, leaving 2.5 million without electricity.

Thanh Hoa suffered multiple dyke breaches, canal damage, and landslides, while parts of Hanoi and suburban areas remained submerged for days. Bui Xa Village on Hanoi's outskirts was still underwater on September 1.

In response, Ha Tinh allocated VND15.4 billion in aid and Thanh Hoa VND3.6 billion. The Ministry of Health, with WHO support, distributed disinfectants, water purification tablets, and clean water to prevent disease outbreaks.

Kajiki, formed on August 23, packed winds up to 183 kph with gusts reaching 220 kph, making it comparable to 2024's Typhoon Yagi and stronger than 2017's Typhoon Doksuri. It stalled near the coast, battered Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh for over 10 hours, and triggered severe flooding across central and northern Vietnam, including Hanoi.

Meteorologists warn that five to seven more storms may form in the East Sea this year, with up to three likely to strike Vietnam directly.

A “Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse will occur Sunday night, turning the Moon a deep red as Earth's shadow covers it. The phenomenon will be most visible across Asia, including India and China, with partial views possible in Europe, western Australia, and parts of Africa. The eclipse will last from 17:30 GMT to 18:52 GMT, though the Americas will miss out.

The Moon appears red because Earth's atmosphere scatters shorter blue light waves, allowing only longer red wavelengths to reach and reflect off the lunar surface. Unlike solar eclipses, no special equipment is needed—just clear skies and a good vantage point.

This will be the first total lunar eclipse since March 2025. Astrophysicist Ryan Milligan called it a prelude to a much rarer event next year: a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. That eclipse will be the first in mainland Europe since 2006, visible in a narrow band between Madrid and Barcelona in Spain, as well as in Iceland. Other parts of Europe will see a significant partial eclipse.

The 2026 event follows the April 2024 solar eclipse that crossed North America, and is expected to attract eclipse chasers worldwide.