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Tokyo police have arrested Wang Xiaoyu, 41, for operating an unlicensed taxi service that transported Chinese tourists using vehicles registered under a chauffeur company. Three drivers were also arrested.
Thai police have arrested 67 foreign nationals and 29 locals in a sweeping operation against networks illegally controlling land and businesses across major tourist destinations, uncovering schemes worth 1.671 billion baht.
France faces an unprecedented heatwave with temperatures reaching 36°C in Paris. The Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum have closed early, prioritising visitor and staff safety as the country experiences its most severe heat conditions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered accelerated rollout of visa-free travel for Russian tourists, aiming to strengthen Malaysia's tourism recovery and diversify visitor sources following global travel disruptions.