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Tourism Minister Borshosh Discusses Prospects of Israeli Tourism Market with Israir Airlines Representatives
Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh held a meeting with representatives of Israir Airlines, a leading Israeli airline and part of IDB Tourism Group – the largest international tourism services provider based in Israel, the Bulgarian Tourism...

Tourism industry slams delays, warns 3 m visitor target unlikely without action
Claims despite global hype, officials fail to act decisively on key strategic initiatives Sri Lanka needs to woo over 1.68 m more tourists in remaining of 2025 Asserts no interim campaign or expert committee seen as promised by Deputy Minister...

Travel expert reveals the one seat you should always avoid booking on flights
A travel expert has advised against sitting in one particular seat whenever you're flying. While that back corner window spot might look appealing when you're booking (quiet, out of the way, with a view) it could actually be the worst choice you...
International partners applauded for SI strengthening maritime security
BY INDY MAEALASIA International partners have been praised for their ongoing support towards enhancing maritime security in Solomon Islands by Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor, Transform Aqorau. At a recent maritime...

World Cheesecake Day Special: 4 Indulgent Recipes To Satisfy Every Craving
Last Updated:July 30, 2025, 09:45 IST Celebrate World Cheesecake Day with four irresistible recipes afrom vegan citrus to classic New York, chocolate, and blueberry cheesecakes. World cheesecake day: From tangy tangerine to indulgent chocolate,...
World Time How to Stay Safe During a Tsunami
A sign for a Tsunami Evacuation Route in Valparaiso, Chile, on July 30, 2025. Credit - Cristobal Basaure Araya—SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images More than a dozen countries are on alert for potential tsunami activity after the world’s...

Global M&A activity slips in 1H2025
A new report by Clyde & Co revealed that there was a fall in global insurance M&A deals in first half of 2025 with the APAC region being the third highest in terms of deals closed. The first six months of the year saw 95 deals completed, compared...
'Tourist trap': The most disappointing beaches in the world, according to Aussies
Australians are surely spoiled when it comes to beaches. From buzzing spots with hip ocean-side cafes to isolated havens with only local wildlife for company, we have it all. So it takes a lot for overseas beaches to match up. READ MORE: Packing...

World News | Indian Diplomacy Successful in Getting America to Declare TRF as Global Terrorist Organization: EAM
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that Indian diplomacy had succeeded in getting the UNSC Monitoring Team to accept that The Resistance Front (TRF) is a terrorist entity. In his address in...

Global Tsunami warnings force airlines and airports to cancel flights
Tsunami warnings triggered by a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia have forced airlines and airports around the globe to cancel flights and divert aircraft. According to the BBC, at around 05:00 (UTC) a four-foot wave reached the coast...
World Associated Press US repatriates a child from sprawling camp in northeastern Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The United States repatriated an American child separated from their family from a sprawling camp in northeastern Syrian that houses tens of thousands of people with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State group, the...

World News | Tibet Rocked by Second Earthquake in a Day
Tibet, July 30 (ANI): Second earthquake struck Tibet on Wednesday, measuring 4.0 magnitude, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to...

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World News | Earthquake off Russia Set off Tsunami Warnings. Here's What to Know
Honolulu (US), Jul 30 (AP) A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. The quake registered a magnitude...

NIHOTOUR Inaugurates Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal
•Justice Ishaq Bello inaugurated as chairman In a landmark development set to reshape Nigeria’s hospitality, travel, and tourism landscape, the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has officially inaugurated the Hospitality,...

World News Live Updates: Caribbean Court Overturns Colonial-Era Anti-Gay Law In St. Lucia
Jul 30, 2025 11:11 IST HSBC Profits Hit By $2.1 Billion Write-Down On Chinese Bank Stake HSBC’s quarterly earnings fell short of analyst expectations after it recorded a $2.1 billion impairment charge on its investment in China’s Bank of...

Tourism Authority of Thailand presents its events slate for August 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) released a thrilling roster of events for August 2025 on Tuesday, 29th July. The coming month’s highlights include Music Night at the Museum in Songkhla, featuring stargazing and workshops; Summer Sonic...

World Associated Press Female tour guides in Afghanistan lead women-only groups as some travelers return
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — They wandered through the museum, listening attentively as their guide explained the antiquities in display cabinets. It could have been any tour group, anywhere in the world. But there was something unusual about this...

How Flexible Dates Can Lead to Big Travel Savings
The majority of experienced travelers will advise you the same thing if you ask them how to identify cheap flights: be flexible with your travel dates. When it comes to reducing expenses on lodging, airfare, and other tasks, it might appear...

Exclusive: what’s next in travel?
Today’s tourism landscape is being reshaped by a wave of new behaviours, according to Expedia Group Senior Director, Market Management, APAC, Darren Karshagen. With today’s travellers seeking richer, more meaningful experiences, the tourism...