India has decided not to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year due to security concerns. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has requested that matches be held in Dubai instead of Lahore, citing a long-standing stance on the matter. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed…
Priyanka Gandhi, Congress candidate in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, highlighted the travel issues faced by expatriates who rely on the Kozhikode airport during her campaign in Malappuram. She stressed the need to address the high air ticket rates and urged the Central government to take action. Priyanka also discussed the lack of employment opportunities…
Boeing machinists in Seattle, Washington, have approved a new labor deal after more than seven weeks of striking. The new contract includes a 38% wage increase over four years and other benefits. This approval is a relief for Boeing’s CEO, Kelly Ortberg, who has been navigating safety and manufacturing crises. President Joe Biden congratulated both…
Baseball fans who can’t get enough of the game can now stay inside a baseball stadium in Japan. Es Con Field Hokkaido offers a unique experience with a hotel overlooking the field where the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters play. The themed rooms are popular with fans, offering views of the game and access to onsen hot…
Japan is facing an oversupply of properties, with over 9 million empty houses known as “akiyas” available for purchase as of 2023. These properties can be found in rural areas and big cities, often abandoned and left empty for decades. The rise in abandoned houses is due to factors like a population crisis, urban migration,…
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, consumers now have Travel Tuesday to look forward to, especially for those seeking discounts on trips. Interest in Travel Tuesday has risen significantly, particularly in North America, Western Europe, and Australia. While it hasn’t caught on in Asia yet, companies in the region are still participating to reach global…
The Sultanate of Oman is gearing up to participate in the World Travel Market 2024 exhibition in London. The delegation, led by the Minister of Heritage and Tourism, will showcase 32 tourism establishments and hotel facilities, along with strategic partners such as Omran Group and Oman Air. The event is a major platform that brings…
A new flyover project in Jaipur aims to ease traffic congestion for the 1.25 million daily commuters in the area. The construction of flyovers at Bhankrota and Kamala Nehru Nagar intersections is almost complete, with plans to upgrade the Ajmer Road intersection as well. The project, costing around Rs 200 crore, is expected to reduce…