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As travel recovers the world, it is easier than ever for Indian passport holders to explore new corners of the world. Limited by the long visa process and uncertain approvals allowed Indian travelers to enjoy greater mobility and spontaneity. With an increase in global collaboration and an increasing international impact in India, 2025 is showing significant changes. Currently, Indian citizens have visa-free or arrival visa access to 58 countries spanning Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and more. Whether it's nature, history, adventure, or business, there's more within reach. From access restrictions to global openings: India's passport rankings Photo credit: Canva According…

England's worst beaches are notorious for their filthy water and sewage issues, and are exposed to Holiday Park's second annual Brown Flag Awards. With its brave approach to environmental awareness, the company has issued a literal brown flag on its most polluted coastline, based on official environmental agency water quality data, as a harsh warning to potential swimmers about pollution just below the waves.Holiday makers may want to cross Bognar Regis, Aldwick and North Blackpool off the list as all of these locations are designated as “poor” by environmental agencies due to summer water quality. The infamous brown flag condition…

Air fares within West Africa's subregions remain the world's highest scope, as they are the economic community of West African States for infrastructure, energy and digitalization (ECOWAS) committees, Douka said. Douka also found that a study conducted by a well-known organization shows that air transport within West Africa is still under 10%, indicating that this is the lowest. He said the situation has become a barrier to regional integration. Douka spoke yesterday at the opening of the Sixth Parliament ECOWAS Parliament in Rome. Meeting and theme of the Joint Committee on Infrastructure, Energy, Mining, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources: Air…

As summer tourist season approaches, protest groups across Spain, including the Mallorcan people, are preparing for another round of demonstrations against the country's overtourism issue. However, British tourists who have visited Mallorca's island at least twice a year for the past 30 years have written a letter from the dam criticizing the island's tourist status. In a letter sent to Mallorca Daily Britain, Edward Fox said he noticed that “not only the prices of hotel/apartment accommodation, but also the rise in prices for restaurants, which have not been reflected in global inflation, have also been increasing in the last five…

Yemen's flag – Carrier Yemenia says three aircraft were damaged during an Israeli Air Force attack on the capital's Sanaa International Airport. Israeli fighter jets carried out the attack after Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport launched a missile fire from an Iran-sponsored Hooty movement. The Air Force claims it has “disabled” Yemen airport “within 15 minutes” during attacks on several targets in the region. Yemeni authorities issued an extraordinary notam on May 6, saying Sanaa Airport was closed “due to wild damage caused by the aggressive bombing of wild Israel.” Yemenia says it “denounces it with the strongest words.” It…

The teams at Fish Eagle Café and Crocworld Conservation Center have all planned for this Mother's Day. This is just a matter of booking early! Famous executive chef Morn Vanjill announced the fantastic menu for his Mother's Day Sunday Lunch Buffet at Scottburg Restaurant on May 11th. The starter for the buffet lunch includes creamy mussels and fried spatula with a variety of breads, salads and dressings. The delicious main course consists of a slow roasted saddle of beef, pork pulled with puff pastries, and butter chicken curry with a delicious side of vegetables. Finish your meal with lemon custard…

According to the West African economic community, air travel within West Africa is the most expensive in the world and has major challenges in regional integration. This was disclosed by ECOWAS Commissioner for Energy, Digitalization of Ecowas, Cedico Duca. During the opening of the Sixth Congress of Ekowas Parliament, the committee was delegated to the Joint Committee on Infrastructure, Energy, Mining, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources held in Rom on Tuesday. Douka emphasizes that airfares between subregional countries are significantly higher for comparable distances in other parts of Africa, and in many cases it is cheaper to fly between neighboring…

British people traveling abroad can use disability parking permits in various countries. You may not realize that the blue badge is eligible for use in certain regions of Europe.If you live in a physical disability or health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or if you have hidden illnesses such as dementia, autism, or Parkinson's disease, you may qualify for a blue badge. This badge will help you park near your destination.Whether you are a driver or a passenger, using a blue badge will allow you to park in a disabled parking lot for free and may be…

British people traveling abroad can use disability parking permits in various countries. You may not realize that the blue badge is eligible for use in certain regions of Europe.If you live in a physical disability or health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or if you have hidden illnesses such as dementia, autism, or Parkinson’s disease, you may qualify for a blue badge. This badge will help you park near your destination.Whether you are a driver or a passenger, using a blue badge will allow you to park in a disabled parking lot for free and may be…

Representative images (AI generation) Cape Town: South African forces said Thursday that they have begun withdrawing peacekeeping forces from rebel-controlled eastern Congo. South Africa’s Defense Forces said the troops began moving earlier this week, moving through nearby Rwanda to Tanzania, and from there they would return home. Peacekeeping forces from Malawi and Tanzania have also begun to withdraw from the Congo. The three countries contributed their soldiers to peacekeeping forces in southern Africa, but they were left trapped in East Congo after Rwandan-backed M23 rebels launched an attack in late January and ruled the strategic city of Goma. In January,…