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Viral video: Japanese princess travels economy, falls asleep in flight
Mint
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June 28, 2025
Princess Kako of Japan has gone viral after a video showed her sleeping on an economy flight during her visit to Brazil. The 30-year-old royal, niece of Emperor Naruhito, was on an 11-day tour across eight cities. Princess Kako visited four places...
China's expanding visa-free policy enhances inclusive globalization
Global Times
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Illustration: Liu Rui/GT Editor's Note: Starting Monday, China began implementing a trial visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. With this expansion, China now offers unilateral visa-free entry...
Travel Just Got Riskier: How To Stay Safe In A Dangerous World
Forbes
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How do you travel safely at a time like this? getty Deborah Kaminetzky was canoeing through Peru’s Amazon rainforest last week when the bombs started falling in Iran. She wondered about her return trip to the U.S. "I've discussed ways to get back...
China's steady engagement a reassuring, constructive force in Central Asia: Turkmen scholar
Global Times
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A view of Astana, capital of Kazakhstan Photo: VCG Editor's Note: Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18, where he and the leaders of the five Central Asian countries will weave...
China-New Zealand ties built on healthy engagement
Global Times
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Illustration: Xia Qing/GT New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to China demonstrates that China and New Zealand could be reliable partners in an increasingly uncertain world. New Zealand's China policy has long been characterized...
China-Philippines ties at 50: Can Manila show strategic wisdom in China policy?
Global Times
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Illustration: Xia Qing/GT Editor's Note: Monday marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines, a historically rich relationship that has, in recent years, faced growing tensions over the...
China Focus: Forum highlights regional growth, attracts global partners in Xizang
Xinhua News Agency
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LHASA, June 28 (Xinhua) -- International business leaders gathered at a forum in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region this week, exploring new economic opportunities. The two-day forum, opened on Friday in Nyingchi and themed "Gathering...
India News | PM Modi Conferred with Title of 'Dharma Chakravarti' at Centenary Celebrations of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj
Latestly
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June 28, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday was conferred with the title of 'Dharma Chakravarti' at the centenary celebrations of Jain saint Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj. "On this occasion, you honoured me...
India News | PM Modi Attends Centenary Celebrations of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj
Latestly
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June 28, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary celebrations of the revered Jain spiritual leader Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital on Saturday. The celebrations...
India News | Puri: Devotees Continue to Gather in Large Numbers to Witness Lord Jagannath's Chariot
Latestly
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June 28, 2025
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 28 (ANI): On the second day of the Jagannath Rath Yatra festival, devotees from across the world gathered in Puri on Saturday to witness the ceremonial pulling of the chariots. A devotee from West Africa, who had...
India News | 3 Lakh Visit Jagannath Temple in Digha for Rath Yatra Festival: ISKCON
Latestly
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June 28, 2025
Digha (WB), Jun 28 (PTI) An estimated three lakh devotees visited the new Jagannath temple in Digha on the day of Rath Yatra and the preceding day, a senior ISKCON monk said. International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Vice-President...
India To Tighten Remittance Rules, Bar Offshore Time Deposits, Sources Say
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) India's central bank plans to tighten rules for overseas remittances by resident Indians, barring them from holding foreign currency deposits with lock-in periods, two government sources said. The Reserve Bank of India...
July 4th travel to break records: The best and worst times to hit the road
The Economic Times
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June 28, 2025
America is gearing up for a travel boom this year. A record 72.2 million Americans will travel for the Fourth of July holiday. Road trips will be the most popular, with 61.6 million people driving. Air travel will also surge, with 5.8 million...
India News | Karnataka: BESCOM Makes Smart Meters Mandatory for New, Temporary Connections in Rural Areas from July 1
Latestly
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June 28, 2025
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 28 (ANI): Starting from July 1, the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has made it mandatory for all new and temporary electricity connections in rural areas under its jurisdiction to have smart meter...
Transforming the ROK-US alliance into a China-deterrence one not Seoul's desire
Global Times
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Illustration: Xia Qing/GT Editor's Note: With South Korean President Lee Jae-myung taking office, China-South Korea relations face an opportunity of entering a new stage after years of one-sided policies from Seoul that strained bilateral ties. In...
ECOWAS Commission, Tour Operators Call for Action on Free Movement Across West Africa to Boost Tourism
Arise News
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June 28, 2025
Stakeholders in tourism within the West African region have called for collaboration among all the countries to drive development of the industry. Also, President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, has blamed the non-implementation of ECOWAS...
Surfin’ USA? Not this year: 10 European alternatives to classic American holiday destinations
The Guardian
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June 28, 2025
Swap surfing in California for Santa Cruz in Portugal Sprawled on a towel, observing silhouetted surfers chasing the ocean-plunging carmine sun, I don’t need to squint to imagine I’m in the Golden State. But my sandy toes and salty hair are...
Croatia has Huge Potential in Authentic Tourism Offer
Total Croatia News
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June 28, 2025
June the 28th, 2025 – Croatia has some truly enormous potential in the authentic tourism offer, as tourists are now seeking something much deeper than a mere holiday in the sun. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, travel is a luxury for some, a necessity...
You’re Going to Kochi? Don’t Spend a Rupee Until You See These 7 Travel Hacks!
India.com
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Home Destination Youre Going To Kochi Dont Spend A Rupee Until You See These Travel Hacks Looking to visit Kochi on a budget? Unlock insider tips that'll help you save on food, transport, and accommodations so you can spend more time exploring...
The Pahalgam attack crushed Kashmir's fledgling offbeat tourism. The Amarnath Yatra could be a new start.
Mint
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June 28, 2025
But April brought a brutal end to the fragile optimism that had begun to take root in these lesser-known tourist attractions. Baisaran Valley, known as ‘mini Switzerland’ for its picturesque meadow, is now remembered for the haunting image of a...