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Airbnb launches campaign to immerse travellers in Japanese and Korean cultures

Recent Airbnb data has revealed a significant uptick in travel interest to Japan and South Korea.

Travel World Asia
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WHO urges nations to continue with ‘strong surveillance’ as new JN. 1 Covid sub-variant continues to evolve

WHO expert urges member states to continue with strong surveillance and sequence sharing so that proper steps can be taken to ‘potentially modify’ the advice for the world.

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Iran waives visa requirements for 33 nations

Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami said efforts to boost tourism can neutralize Iranophobia campaigns.

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Fitch Ratings adjusts global metals and mining price assumptions for 2023–2026

Fitch Ratings has increased its thermal coal price assumptions, citing falling production levels due to reduced investments.

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Indonesia proposes free entry visas for travellers from 20 countries

The provision of free entry visas to the 20 countries is expected to increase foreign tourist visits.

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5 reasons why you should chase the sun on a luxury cruise holiday

The frenzy of planning and prepping the holiday can drain you out even before you begin your vacation. So, have you ever thought about taking a holiday at sea?

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Federal prosecutors accuse Donald Trump of sending supporters to riot at US Capitol in 2021

Federal prosecutors have accused former US President Donald Trump of a long pattern of lying about elections and encouraging violence.

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Watch VideoWATCH: Tsunami alert lifted in Philippines and Japan following powerful earthquake

Following thorough inspections, civil aviation authorities have assured that several airports in the south experienced no significant damage, and flight operations remain uninterrupted.

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LOOK: Prepare to have your mind blown as Saudi announces Siranna, an ultra-luxurious tourism escape

Arriving via waterborne transportation to the secluded bay, guests will journey through the natural rock formations before reaching the enchanting entrance of the property.

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LOOK: Inside Norwegian Cruise Line’s christening of Norwegian Viva

Norwegian Viva is the company's highly anticipated newest vessel and the second ship in the award-winning Prima Class.

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Work addiction is real, and studies show women are more prone to it

The relationship between work addiction and bad mood was in fact more pronounced in women than in men, indicating a greater vulnerability of women to workaholism.

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Hong Kong lights up the festive season with an all-ages array of activities and beloved characters

Tourists are invited to join the Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations to ring in 2024.

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‘One of the darkest nights in Indian history,’ - ‘The Railway Men’s' director on the series

The series is set against the terrible backdrop of the Bhopal Gas tragedy in 1984.

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Coffee grounds can help prevent neurological disorders - research

Researchers believe that they have discovered a solution for leftover coffee grounds.

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Best-selling adventure novel inspires readers to explore life's wonders

The story centres around a young boy from a small town who discovers his passion for exploration and travel.

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Unable to lose weight? Thyroid imbalance might be the reason

To accurately diagnose hypothyroidism, you will need a blood test for TSH, which is thyroid stimulating hormone.

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Watch VideoWATCH: Buffalo airport fully operational after US officials rule out terrorist attack

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport in New York is ‘open and fully operational’ after being shut down briefly following a vehicle explosion.

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Passenger held at airport for hiding foreign currency in trolley wheels

During checking at the International Departure Customs Office, foreign currency in the denomination of Saudi Riyals was recovered from the check-in baggage of the passenger in a concealed manner.

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Airline issues apology letter after intoxicated passenger misbehaves with crew

The passenger was under the influence of intoxication when he misbehaved, and despite repeated warnings, he continued to behave the same, the statement said.

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Air cleaners don't stop you from getting sick, new research shows

The research team studied evidence about whether air cleaning technologies make people safe from catching airborne respiratory or gastrointestinal infections.

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Pancreatic cancer discovery opens door for new clinical trial

By 2030, pancreatic cancer is predicted to be the second leading cause of cancer deaths.

Lifestyle Health
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Watch VideoNeigh, we have a problem: Plane forced to return to airport after horse escapes on board

The cargo flight operated by charter airline Air Atlanta Icelandic had climbed to around 31,000 feet when the crew contacted Air Traffic Control in Boston to report that the horse had escaped from its stall.

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LOOK: Despite ban, revellers light up crackers in Delhi on Diwali night

Despite a blanket ban on fireworks in Delhi owing to runaway pollution and worsening air quality, revellers across the city engaged in bursting firecrackers with abandon.

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Watch VideoWATCH: Nia Long opens up to Jeezy about her break-up with Ime Udoka

While speaking with rapper Jeezy to promote his new album 'I Might Forgive. . . but I Don't Forget', 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' alum opened up about her split from her ex-fiance.

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If you think you’re having passport troubles, spare a thought for Pakistan citizens unable to get passports due to shortage of lamination paper

Pakistani citizens are facing difficulty securing new passports as the country's scarcity of lamination paper has resulted in a nationwide shortage of the travel document.

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