Travel
HANOI: Vietnam recorded its strongest ever month for inbound tourism in January 2026, welcoming nearly 2.5 million foreign visitors, according to official statistics. The total was the highest monthly figure on record and marked a sharp rise from the end of…
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department will begin an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries on Jan. 21, applying revised screening standards under the public charge provision of U.S. immigration law. The measure pauses the issuance of…
MENA Newswire, HANOI: Vietnam’s tourism sector is accelerating a transition toward greener and more sustainable development as authorities position the industry to support national economic growth in 2026. The shift follows a strong recovery in visitor numbers and revenues in 2025…
Dubai, 21 October 2025: Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced seven new interline agreements with international carriers, expanding its global connectivity across Europe and Asia. The latest agreements bring the total number of flydubai’s interline partnerships to more than 40, enhancing access to over 300 destinations through combined networks. The new interline partners include…
ABU DHABI, October 20, 2025: Etihad Airways has reached a significant operational milestone, now operating 300 scheduled passenger flights daily, representing a more than 20 percent increase compared to the previous year. The achievement marks one of the highest growth rates among full-service carriers globally and reflects the airline’s expansion in…
Emirates has announced plans to introduce a third daily flight to Dublin starting 26 October 2025, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Ireland ahead of the busy winter travel season. The additional service aims to enhance travel options for passengers flying between Dublin and Dubai, as well as improve…
Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new non-stop service connecting Sharjah to Munich, further expanding the airline’s European network. The daily flights between Sharjah International Airport and Munich International Airport are scheduled to commence on December 15, 2025. The new route represents a significant addition to Air Arabia’s…
Health
LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors, according to a new analysis from the World Health Organization and its cancer research agency released for World Cancer Day. The assessment estimated that 37% of new cancer diagnoses in 2022, about 7.1 million of 18.7 million cases, were…