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'Tourist trap': The most disappointing beaches in the world, according to Aussies
Nine
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July 30, 2025
Australians are surely spoiled when it comes to beaches. From buzzing spots with hip ocean-side cafes to isolated havens with only local wildlife for company, we have it all. So it takes a lot for overseas beaches to match up. READ MORE: Packing...
Africa’s Development at a Crossroads: Report Warns of Missed SDG Targets Without Urgent Action on Jobs, Equity, and Financing
Inter Press Service
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July 30, 2025
Africa, Aid, Civil Society, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Population, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Youth Africa Leaders, policymakers, and partners unite at Africa Day 2025....
American Tourists Ditch Single-Stop Getaways for Island Hopping in Greece
Greek Reporter
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July 30, 2025
Milos Island is gaining popularity among American tourists. Credit: Municipality of Milos As Greece’s summer high season surges into full swing, a distinct trend is sweeping across the Aegean: American tourists are increasingly trading...
Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited announces interim results for six months ended June 30, 2025
Champa Meuanglao
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July 30, 2025
2025 Interim Results – Financial Highlights (Figures for the corresponding period in 2024 are shown in brackets) Consolidated revenue: HK$ 736 million (HK$ 545 million) Consolidated net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company: HK$ 249...
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McKenzie River Reflections - Oregon
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July 29, 2025
ACROSS 1. Mythical air spirit 6. Water glider 9. Opposite of eve 13. Artfully shyly 14. X 15. Move a plant 16. Saintly glows 17. Industrious insect 18. Inundated 19. *"An American Tragedy" author Theodore ____ 21. *Ignatius J. Reilly, "A...
How to Plan a Multi-Country Southeast Asia Trip: An Essential Guide for Singaporeans
TripZilla
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July 30, 2025
Ready for vibrant markets, ancient temples, and pristine beaches all in one unforgettable journey? For an ideal two-week adventure, Southeast Asia truly shines when you explore beyond just one country. Here are 3 exceptional multi-country trip...
Number of tourists up 13.5% in first six months of year – NSO
The Malta Independent
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Inbound tourists for the first six months of 2025 amounted to 1,805,730, an increase of 13.5 per cent over the same period in 2024. Total nights spent by inbound tourists went up by 13.2 per cent, almost reaching 10.7 million nights, the NSO said...
Russian earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across Pacific - what we know so far
Sky News
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July 30, 2025
An earthquake off the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka has triggered tsunami warnings in Japan, China, Hawaii, the US and central and Latin America. The 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred 12 miles below the surface of the water and around 80 miles...
Tsunami map reveals red alert zones from Japan to Hawaii after huge 8.8-mag earthquake sends waves racing across Pacific
The U.S. Sun
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July 30, 2025
ONE of the strongest earthquakes on record has struck the Pacific with tsunami waves hitting Japan, Hawaii and Russia. The magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka peninsula on Wednesday July 30, the US Geological Survey...
Attention Mumbaikars! Iconic 'Asiatic' Store At Churchgate To Shut On July 31 For Renovation After 48 Years
Free Press Journal
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Attention Mumbaikars! Iconic 'Asiatic' Store At Churchgate To Shut On July 31 For Renovation After 48 Years | Joseph Fernandes FPJ Mumbai: The beloved Asiatic store, a landmark retail destination across the road from Churchgate station, is set to...
Safety first: Tourists advised to postpone beach trips amid tsunami alert
Politiko
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July 30, 2025
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is urging the public including tourists to avoid beaches and coastal areas in several provinces amid a tsunami alert. The department led by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco appealed for “extreme caution” to ensure...
How tourism is powering a new era in Saudi Arabia
Campaign Middle East
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July 30, 2025
As someone who has had the privilege of working within Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector for nearly three years, I have seen first-hand how transformation here isn’t just about vision — it’s about delivery. Growth is easy to talk about. Sustaining it...
Maldives expands tourism capacity with new terminal at Velana International Airport
TTG Asia
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July 30, 2025
A new passenger terminal has opened at Velana International Airport in the Maldives on July 26, increasing capacity and expected to drive further growth in tourist arrivals to the island nation. At the evening event, Maldives president Mohamed...
British and Irish Lions vs. Australia: Where to watch third Test on TV, team news
ESPN Singapore
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July 30, 2025
Tour rookie Henry Pollock talked up the prospect of a whitewash almost before a ball had been kicked this summer, and now the British and Irish Lions are one game away from making it happen. It has been a tour marked by constant wins for the...
Cruise ship tourists say 'everyone was running' amid tsunami warning after 8.8 magnitude earthquake
Birmingham Live
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July 30, 2025
A UK tourist has shared the "scary" experience of being in Hawaii, US when tsunami warnings were issued to many parts of the world - allegedly leaving some cruise ship travellers stranded. Rachael Burrows, from Macclesfield, Cheshire, was enjoying...
Moab Office of Tourism continues to evolve
The Times Independent - Utah
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July 30, 2025
The Moab Office of Tourism has gone through significant changes the past few months— from losing their director and assistant director, breaking off from the Economic Development Office to become their own entity, and to hiring two new agencies to...
South Australia to offer grants for algal bloom-hit businesses
Inside Small Business
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July 30, 2025
An industry support package for businesses impacted by South Australia’s algal bloom crisis has been unveiled by the State Government. Affected small businesses will be able to apply for $10,000 grants if they can demonstrate a 30 per cent decline...
Ghana shines at 2025 African Armwrestling Championship in Ab...
Modern Ghana
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Team Ghana, also known as the Golden Arms, delivered a strong showing at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship held in Abuja, Nigeria, finishing third overall with an impressive medal haul. Despite fielding a smaller contingent compared to...
How have you been impacted by the tsunami across the Pacific?
The Guardian
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July 30, 2025
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early on Wednesday and has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, with the first waves hitting Hawaii. Tsunami waves were also felt in Russia and Japan, where...
Hawaii ‘past the worst part’: Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
NBC News
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July 30, 2025
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