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The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has been significantly worsened, and the country's ability to contain spreads has been severely weakened by the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid, US officials said.Officials representing various health and security agencies conducted their assessments during a meeting with staff at the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Audio recordings of the session were obtained by The New York Times.Two more people died. The 4-year-old mother and her newborn brother who passed away last week, American officials said. The mother and siblings passed away earlier than age 4, but were not identified as…

AirAsia will take a toll on plans to run operations from Kuala Lumpur's Subang Airport, bringing its urban airports back to life. On March 6, the low-cost operator said that from April 7th, domestic flights will be relocated to Kota Kinabalu and Kouching to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) hub. The move adds that “it aims to optimize operations amid growing demand and improving the overall guest experience.” In August 2024, AirAsia resumed operations at Subang Airport more than 20 years later, starting twice a day flight to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu in East Malaysia. It is one of the…

Surrounded by mountains and lakes, the village of “hidden gems” is a “kind” experience, with no typical crowds in the Alps. Once a former forgotten military post base, this alpine village now has Michelin starred meals, world-class skiing – or hiking relying on visits. At 1,444 meters above sea level, Undermat's refreshing climate and blue skies become a dream for active travelers looking to explore the surrounding mountain peaks and eight alpine passes. During the summer, hikers can take in views of Ursan Valley while walking through well-maintained trails, nearly 30 miles. Alternatively, cyclists can opt for a scenic route.…

Following the pattern of targeting secondary airports near the Metro Centre, low-cost carrier Abelo has begun operating a new base at Charlotte Concord Paget Regional Airport. “Charlotte Concord Airport is just a short drive from Charlotte and its suburbs,” Abelo said on March 6, offering an alternative to the area's largest hub, Charlotte Douglas International Airport. A pair of Boeing 737s will be located at Abelo's new base in Concord. The company says it will create approximately 50 positions for pilots, flight attendants, maintenance workers and customer service staff. Houston Head Crawl Abelo plans to fly from Charlotte to seven…

One beautiful Spanish city – voted for the best place to live in 2022 – is the ultimate March Escape with 20c heat and 4 pounds of wine. Like many Spanish cities, what's fascinating is how easy it is to walk everything. In a small radius you can cross around the food market, attack ancient architecture, get sangria on the beach and kick back. Add that, if the average meal regains 13.25 euros (11.09 pounds), the wine bottle is around 5 euros (4.18 pounds) and the morning coffee is just 2.04 euros (1.71 pounds). One of the first stops should…

It's difficult to count insects. Even if scientists discover that many groups are declining, they have a hard time figuring out the scale of what is happening. Now, a groundbreaking new study offers the most comprehensive answers on the condition of adjacent US butterflies. Twenty years later, the fleeting time it takes for a human baby to grow into a young adult lost 22% of the butterfly, researchers found. Check out the butterflies in your area It is known that 128 species in the study occur in New York, New York. A chart of consecutive US population trends among the…

The Trump administration has moved to rewrite rules designed to prevent disasters at thousands of chemical facilities around the country.The Environmental Protection Agency filed a motion in federal court on Thursday to regain the safety regulations introduced under former President Joe Biden last year. The regulations that came into effect in May require sites that handle dangerous chemicals to adopt new safeguards, including explicit measures to prepare for storms, floods and other climate-related risks.They also need facilities to scrutinise the use of particularly dangerous chemicals, switch to safer alternatives, and share more information with neighbors and emergency responders. Additionally, facilities…

On February 25, 2025, the US Department of State (DOS) expanded its Cuba-related visa restrictions, targeting individuals associated with Cuban labor export programs, particularly overseas medical missions. This policy applies to current and former Cuban government officials, foreign government officials involved in the program, and their near-kinds. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba's labour export system, including medical missions, constitutes forced labor and enriching the regime while Cubans are robbing essential health care. The United States aims to hold it responsible and curb the exploitation of Cuban workers abroad. Impact: This expanded visa restriction policy could affect multinational organizations,…

Over 331 million visits were recorded in American national parks last year. But the Trump administration doesn't want to pay attention to those numbers, according to a national park service memo amid the massive shootings of rangers and other employees at the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Arch and other popular destinations.An internal memo issued Wednesday said the agency would “not issue press releases or other active communications” regarding the number. Individual parks said they could create public visitor numbers if they asked for them in person. Data was also posted online.The Trump administration fired about 1,000 National Park Service employees in…

Travelers have increased their African safari budgets and have also booked trips in advance, indicating a growing interest in alternative destinations. This is according to a comprehensive new study from GO2AFRICA, which leverages data from over 100,000 inquiries between 2022 and 2024. GO2AFRICA's 2024 Annual Africa Safari Report points out that Safari's average budget shifted from a bracket of USD 500 in 2023 to a $7,500 USD from a $500 bracket in 2024. “The higher budget reflects a combination of increased desire for a premium experience, longer trips and increased annual safari trips,” said Go2Africa MD Majia de Rijk-Uys. Alternate…