Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay horror: Storm capsizes tourist boat, 38 dead
A sudden, violent thunderstorm on Saturday, July 19, overturned a tourist vessel in Vietnam’s UNESCO‑listed Ha Long Bay, leading to the deaths of approximately...
Istanbul Airport Tops Global Rankings, Dethrones Singapore’s Changi in 2025 Survey
In a surprising turn in the global aviation landscape, Istanbul Airport has clinched the top position in the 2025 Travel + Leisure rankings, surpassing...
Australia dominates global rankings with world’s top beaches
In July 2025, Whitehaven Beach—located on Whitsunday Island off the coast of Queensland—was officially declared the world’s best beach by renowned travel site Big 7...
India becomes new superpower of ‘French fries’
What began as an experiment to survive drought has now turned into a booming success story for Jitesh Patel, a farmer from Gujarat, whose...
Netflix uses AI for first time to create visual effects
In a notable development for the entertainment industry, Netflix has confirmed it has used generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual effects in one...
Prada’s Kolhapuri controversy sparks global debate on cultural credit
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has found itself at the center of a growing controversy over cultural appropriation after unveiling sandals in its June...
Channel Islands struggle to retain young adults as outmigration rises
The outmigration of young adults from Jersey and Guernsey has emerged as a pressing concern for policymakers, with Jersey's Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham describing...
New rules for tourists in Italy: Ban on walking barefoot, alcohol and more
Portofino, the picture‑perfect fishing village on Italy’s Ligurian coast famed for its candy‑coloured streets and exclusive atmosphere, has introduced a set of stringent rules...
Trump’s new rule targets undocumented immigrants
In a major escalation of its immigration crackdown, the Trump administration has introduced a new policy granting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expansive authority...