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Cholera outbreak in South Sudan ‘rapidly escalating’, aid group warns
by admin|07 December 2024|latest, Travel
A cholera outbreak in South Sudan is worsening at an alarming rate, with fears growing that the disease may spread to surrounding areas, humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned on Friday. The outbreak has already led to 737 reported...
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New Year 2025 holidays: Kuwait declares 4-day weekend
by admin|06 December 2024|Emirates, latest, Lifestyle, Travel
Kuwait’s cabinet has officially announced a four-day weekend to mark the New Year 2025, providing a festive break for government employees and institutions. The holiday will span from Wednesday, January 1, through Saturday, January 4, 2025, with regular work resuming...
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Microsoft Faces Wide-Ranging U.S. Antitrust Probe Competitors Complain Microsoft Locks Customers into Its Cloud Service
by admin|29 November 2024|latest, Travel, World
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The probe was approved by FTC Chair Lina...
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China sentences journalist to jail on spy charges
by admin|29 November 2024|latest, Travel, World
Dong Yuyu is among a shrinking group of Chinese intellectuals active in international liberal circles. A former Chinese state media journalist, he was sentenced on Friday to seven years in prison for espionage, his family confirmed to the BBC. Dong...
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Soon, Reach Abu Dhabi in 10 Minutes from Dubai with a Dh800 Air Taxi Ride
by admin|28 November 2024|latest, Travel, World
Once air taxis take to the skies in the UAE, the trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi could take just 10 to 20 minutes — with fares ranging from Dh800 to Dh1,500, according to reports from Khaleej Times. Nikhil Goel,...
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Dozens killed as armed groups attack Syrian military in northern Aleppo
by admin|28 November 2024|latest, Travel, World
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) fighters, along with their allied forces, have reportedly seized several Syrian military weapons depots and armored vehicles during an assault in northern Aleppo province. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based monitoring group, stated...
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Ukraine power grid hit by major Russian drone and missile attack
by admin|28 November 2024|latest, Travel
A major Russian drone and missile attack has left over one million people in Ukraine without power, after a coordinated assault on the country’s energy grid overnight. The attack, which lasted for several hours, involved waves of drones and missiles...
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Namibians await vote results as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule
by admin|28 November 2024|latest, Travel
Votes are being counted in Namibia, where the ongoing election could be the most competitive since the country's independence from white-minority rule in South Africa 34 years ago. The election has been marred by logistical issues, with some areas requiring...
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Deadly Landslides and Flash Floods Devastate Indonesia’s North Sumatra Province
by admin|28 November 2024|latest, Travel
Severe weather in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province has led to deadly landslides and flash floods, leaving at least 27 people dead and many others missing. Torrential rains began last week, causing widespread destruction in four districts. Authorities warn that extreme...
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Up to Dh10,000 per night: UAE tourists splurge on ‘sportcations’
by admin|30 September 2024|Travel
Tourists in the UAE are embracing "sportcations," with some splurging up to Dh10,000 per night to enjoy the country's exceptional sports facilities and experiences. Visitors often take advantage of the UAE's premier sports offerings, blending leisure with fitness. The trend...
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