Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
US raises travel alert for popular tourist destination amid crime concerns
FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona
·
A new travel ban has been ordered by the Trump administration, banning immigration from certain countries across the world, mostly in Africa and the Middle East, with the administration citing "security concerns." WASHINGTON - Just as the summer...
Escape to Asia’s top five wellness tourism destinations this year
The Times of India
·
June 14, 2025
Asia redefines wellness tourism with transformative experiences like forest bathing, Ayurvedic cleansing, and silent meditation. Bali offers yoga retreats and holistic healing, while Kerala provides authentic Ayurvedic experiences amidst emerald...
Destinations closed after Pahalgam attack are being reopened in phased manner: L-G Sinha
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
·
June 14, 2025
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the parks at tourist places, which were closed in view of security considerations after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, are being reopened in a phased manner to allow tourists to...
Travel Agents Federation of India Declares Kashmir Safe, Backs Tourism Revival
Kashmir Life
·
June 14, 2025
SRINAGAR: The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) on Saturday assured its full support to Kashmir’s tourism sector, saying it is crucial for the national travel bodies to stand with the Valley and project it as a safe and vibrant destination....
Travellers should visit Sri Lanka and Asia, not Europe- Russian Ambassador
Sunday Observer
·
June 14, 2025
58 Delivering the message to mark Russia Day in Colombo last week the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Levan Dzhagaryan called on travellers to select Sri Lanka and the Asia to visit but not Europe. “Sri Lanka and Russia have been...
Traveler shares honest review after making incredible journey on high-speed train: 'You would be able to accomplish so much'
The Cool Down - Oregon
·
June 15, 2025
"Imagine living in Miami and going to work in New York in the morning, then coming back at night." by Jamie SpekaJune 15, 2025 An impressed traveler revealed their honest thoughts about a high-speed rail train from Guangzhou, China, to Hong Kong....
Travel back to Memphis in the 1970s with these historic photos
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee
·
Memphis State University basketball star Larry Finch is well guarded and well liked by the boys in his Select Street neighborhood in this photograph from January 1973.Photo By David Fox/The Commercial Appeal FilesJessie Owens (Right) discusses...
World News | Military Parade Rolls Through DC as 'No Kings' Protesters Across US Decry Trump
Latestly
·
June 15, 2025
Washington, Jun 15 (AP) The grand military parade that President Donald Trump had been wanting for years barrelled down Constitution Avenue on Saturday with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute, playing out against a counterpoint of protests around...
Global powers eye Greenland’s rare earth minerals and strategic Arctic position
Malay Mail
·
June 15, 2025
COPENHAGEN, June 15 — Greenland, which President Donald Trump wants to annex for US national and international security needs, is an ice-covered self-governing Danish territory in the Arctic. Today, French President Emmanuel Macron will become the...
Tourist campervan crash victim ‘haunted’ by pain but ‘thankful to be alive’ month after accident near her home
The Economic Times
·
June 14, 2025
The woman who was severely injured after her vehicle was struck head-on by a tourist’s campervan has said that she is haunted by the pain she went through, but she is thankful to be alive. The neighbour of the woman told the New Zealand Herald...
World’s Largest Cruise Suite Costs $25,000 a Night
Abelson
·
June 14, 2025
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has raised the bar with the unveiling of the Skyview Regent Suite, the most expansive and opulent cruise ship suite ever conceived. Set to debut aboard the brand’s forthcoming ship, Seven Seas Prestige™, in December...
Travel goals in the Seychelles
Times LIVE
·
June 14, 2025
The Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup was the drawcard but the sun, surf and soul of the islands had Liam Del Carme playing for extra time 15 June 2025 - 00:00 I reach for my small notebook somewhere above the Indian Ocean on the return flight from Mahé...
LG orders reopening of tourist destinations shut after 22 April Pahalgam terror attack
The Statesman (India)
·
June 14, 2025
In a step towards reviving tourism in Kashmir, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday ordered the phase-wise reopening of tourist destinations that were shut as a precautionary measure after the 22 April Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 26...
Travelers issued warning as security threat shuts down Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with flights diverted
The U.S. Sun
·
June 14, 2025
A SUSPECT is in custody after a possible security threat at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Saturday. Passengers were hit with delays after a ground stop, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. 2 A person was taken into custody...
LG Announces Phase Wise Reopening of 16 Tourist Spots in Jammu Kashmir
Kashmir Life
·
June 14, 2025
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced the reopening of 16 tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures after the heinous Pahalgam terror attack on tourists on...
16 J&K tourist hubs to reopen on June 17, more to follow in phased manner: Lt governor Sinha
Hindustan Times
·
June 14, 2025
After receiving security clearance from intelligence and law enforcement agencies, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to reopen several tourist destinations across the Union Territory on June 17, which were shut down following the...
Betab Valley, Verinag and Kokernag gardens among tourist spots to reopen in Jammu and Kashmir
The Indian Express
·
June 15, 2025
Nearly two months after the Pahalgam terror attack, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday announced that over a dozen tourist destinations across the Union Territory will be reopened in a phased manner from June 17.Over 50 tourist...
After April 22 terror attack, 16 Jammu and Kashmir's tourist spots reopen
The Times of India
·
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the reopening of 16 tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, out of the 48 closed after the Pahalgam terror attack. Eight destinations in the Valley and eight in Jammu will reopen from June 17, following...
Up To 24 Hours: The World’s Longest 1-Stop Airbus A380 Flights
Simple Flying
·
June 15, 2025
As global travel continues to push the boundaries of endurance and efficiency, some commercial flights are stretching into durations that rival an entire day. While non-stop ultra-long-haul routes tend to dominate headlines, a lesser-known but...
Tourism industry must invest in people, remains open to investment: Minister Zameer
Hotelier Maldives
·
June 14, 2025
Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer has reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening the Maldives’ tourism sector through human capital development and continued openness to international investment. Speaking as Chief Guest at...