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ACI World raises concerns over proposed air travel tax
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 157 ACI World expresses concern over France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda's coalition proposal to introduce a new air transport tax. ACI World has expressed...
3 killed in Houthi attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea
The Gazette - Colorado
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Houthi attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea killed three crew members, sank one vessel, and left a second without propulsion in signs the Tehran-backed group is once again escalating assaults in the vital trade route. The attacks resulted in the...
Licensed online gaming operators, PAGCOR urge stronger regulation over outright ban
Philstar
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ licensed online gaming operators are standing united with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and forward-thinking lawmakers, advocating for robust regulation rather than a total...
U.S. slashes visa duration for some African nationals amid policy shift
Africanews
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July 9, 2025
The U.S revised its visa reciprocity policy for Nigeria and Ghana, limiting tourist, business and academic travellers to single-entry visas valid for three months, according to a notice by the U.S Embassy in Nigeria on Tuesday. The new rules apply...
Three Killed in Houthi Attacks on Cargo Ships, One Vessel Sinks in Red Sea
Insurance Journal
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July 9, 2025
Houthi attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea killed three crew members, sank one vessel, and left a second without propulsion in signs the Tehran-backed group is once again escalating assaults in the vital trade route. The attacks resulted in the...
Rescuers save four more survivors from Houthi-struck ship in Red Sea, 10 still missing, operator says
Zawya
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ATHENS/LONDON: Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on Thursday, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi militants sank the Greek ship Eternity C and said they were holding some of the crew...
Rescuers save four more seafarers from Houthi-struck ship in Red Sea, 10 still missing
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
ATHENS/LONDON - Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on July 10, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi militants sank the Greek ship Eternity C and said they were holding some of the crew...
War In West Asia: Iran, Israel, The United States And The Rothschilds
The Nigerian Voice
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On about 20 September 2001, just ten days after the destruction of the World Trade Centre buildings on 9/11, recently retired U.S. Army General Wesley Clark was visiting the Pentagon for meetings with Secretary Rumsfeld and Deputy Secretary...
Zohran Mamdani: Both fascinating and nauseating
WorldNetDaily
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July 8, 2025
Like an act at a carnival freak show, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York, is both fascinating and nauseating. The devastation he would unleash if he’s elected to run the largest city in America and the nation’s...
Full List Of African Countries Affected By 3-Month US Visa Validity
Naija News
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July 11, 2025
In a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, the American government announced that “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The...
"Very bad sign of things escalating in Canada, Carney's first major test on security": Canadian journalist on Kap's Cafe attack
Philadelphia Herald - Pennsylvania
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Vancouver [Canada], July 11 (ANI): Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman called the attack on a cafe owned by comedian Kapil Sharma a 'very bad sign of things escalating in Canada' and said that it is Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's first...
Four survivors of Houthi-struck ship rescued after spending 48 hours in Red Sea
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 10, 2025
Rescuers have pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea a day after Iran-backed Houthi rebels sank Greek cargo ship Eternity C, according to maritime security sources. The Greek operator of the vessel, Cosmoship...
74 visa-free destinations Filipinos can visit
Gulf News
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Ready to trade your screens for skylines? If your passport's feeling neglected and your feet are itching for an adventure, we’ve got just the ticket — or rather, 74 of them, as per Henley & Partners (H&P) and latest updates (as of July 8, 2025)....
Dean Cain blasts new Superman as 'woke' flop in wild tirade over immigration and Hollywood's agenda
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
One of the actors who once wore the iconic Superman cape has joined the growing chorus of critics slamming the new DC superhero reboot as a painfully woke reimagining. The latest Superman — starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel and Rachel...
AFRAA: Africa's aviation industry remains resilient
Times Aerospace
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Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. In June 2025, seat capacity across Africa decreased by 3% compared to June 2024. However, intra-African routes recorded a slight...
Four more people rescued after Houthis sink Greek ship in Red Sea
The Globe and Mail
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July 10, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:A container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea in 2023. Two Greek bulk carriers have been sunk recently by the Iran-aligned Houthi militia.MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY/Reuters Rescuers pulled three more crew...
Rescuers save four more survivors from Houthi-struck ship in Red Sea; 10 still missing
Japan Today
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July 10, 2025
Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on Thursday, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi militants sank the Greek ship Eternity C and said they were holding some of the crew still missing....
Keir’s small boats plan won’t deter ANYONE – hapless French will let them loose to do it again, immigration boss slams
The U.S. Sun
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July 11, 2025
By Julia Hartley-Brewer IMAGINE you live in a basket case country like Afghanistan, Eritrea or Iraq. Now imagine your entire family have saved up to fund the dangerous journey for you to get to Libya, where you then pay armed smuggling gangs to...
I saw French cops turn up an HOUR after migrant ‘hop-on service’ set sail – deal with Macron is too little too late
The Scottish Sun
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July 10, 2025
HOPELESS French cops arrived an hour after a group of migrants waved au revoir from a packed dinghy and headed to Britain yesterday. Around 50 young East African men wearing life jackets were crammed into the inflatable which set sail near Dunkirk...
Abu Shabab forces emerge as new militia in Gaza to challenge Hamas' control
Saudi Gazette
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July 11, 2025
JERUSALEM — A 300-member-strong Palestinian militia has emerged in Gaza, aiming to liberate the Strip from Hamas — and now it says it has the backing of Israel. The group, calling itself the Popular Forces, operates in eastern Rafah under the...