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Emirates reveals its most popular booking destinations for summer 2025
AeroTime News
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July 9, 2025
Dubai-based Emirates has revealed its list of most popular destinations for the summer 2025 travel peak. Data analyzed from the carrier’s booking engine display that regular favorite locations still feature highly on the list, although there is a...
Diageo completes divestment of majority stake in Guinness Ghana Breweries to Castel Group
Food Business Africa Magazine
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July 8, 2025
GHANA – Diageo has completed the sale of its 80.4% shareholding in Guinness Ghana Breweries plc to Castel Group, marking a significant shift in its strategic approach to the African beverage market. The transaction, initially announced on January...
I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
The Scottish Sun
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July 8, 2025
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
London Gatwick strengthens African connectivity with new Kenya Airways route to Nairobi
Sussex World
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July 3, 2025
London Gatwick has further expanded its African network with the launch of Kenya Airways’ new direct service to Nairobi. The route, which started on Thursday, July 3, marks the only non-stop connection between London Gatwick and the Kenyan...
August getaway guide: Destinations you’ll love this summer
AOL
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August is the month when you suddenly find yourself at the heart of summer, and the calendar begs for a change of scenery. This is the moment to finally tick off that place you’ve been daydreaming about or find a new favorite without overthinking...
Are these the 10 best beer gardens in the US?
The Drinks Business
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July 8, 2025
Ranking the US’s best beer gardens is a much-debated topic. Many well-known locations often make the cut. But what makes a venue stand out? A selection of America’s best beer gardens, some of which gained a place in top 10 lists across the...
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison CEO Joins TM Forum Board, Driving AI Leadership
The Fast Mode
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July 8, 2025
TM Forum, the leading global alliance of telco and tech companies, announced that Vikram Sinha, President Director & Chief Executive Officer of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has been appointed to its Board of Trustees. Vikram’s appointment...
Emirates reveals flight searches for summer travel increased by 7% compared to last year
Tourism Breaking News (UAE)
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July 8, 2025
Post Views: 48 Vietnam’s vibrant third metropolis is a gateway to a trio of UNESCO World Heritage treasures and over 3,000km of untouched coastline. For culinary adventurers, Vietnamese cuisine is a story in every bite. From bustling street food...
Crypto News Roundup: Bitcoin Flat as Fed Delays Cuts, Iran Crypto Hack Burns $90M, Solana ETF Filings Pile Up
ValueWalk - New York
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June 20, 2025
It’s been a roller coaster week for the cryptocurrency market. Macroeconomic headwinds have kept prices range-bound, while geopolitical hotspots and institutional ETF activity have sent new signals across the space. From the Federal Reserve...
The Global Development Initiative setting the direction for countries seeking common development
Eurasia Magazine
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Development is an enduring theme of human society and a crucial measure of progress in the modern era. For some time, the gap between the Global South and North has been widening, with challenges such as food security and energy security...
Travelbag names Thailand as the world’s safest destination
Travel Daily Media
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July 3, 2025
Long-haul travel specialist firm Travelbag reports that, based on several key factors, Thailand is the safest place in the world to visit in 2025. The online travel platform analysed data from research company Numbeo with regard to local safety...
BitMart Unleashes Futures King Trading Tournament: $232,000 USDT Up for Grabs in Summer Showdown
Business Upturn
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June 16, 2025
Mahe, Seychelles , June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMart, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has launched the Futures King Trading Tournament, an electrifying summer event where futures traders have the opportunity to share in a...
Africa’s digital dawn: Powering growth through technology
ESI Africa
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June 30, 2025
From fintech revolutions to smart cities, here are some of the African countries leveraging innovation to reshape their economies and claim a stake in the global tech frontier. Africa is undergoing a transformative phase, with several nations...
Emirates search data reveals top 2025 summer getaways
Times Aerospace
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Flight searches for summer travel have climbed 7% compared to last year, with France leading the charge, experiencing a remarkable 35% increase in outbound travel searches, followed by Ireland, Canada and Saudi Arabia. Germany and the United Arab...
US Sanctions Iraqi-British National for Smuggling Iranian Oil
Iraq Business News
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July 6, 2025
By John Lee. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions targeting networks involved in transporting and purchasing Iranian oil, including a group of companies led by Iraqi businessman...
AU renews push for Free Movement Protocol amid ratification delays
Ghana News Agency
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July 8, 2025
Story by James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, July 8, GNA – The African Union Commission (AUC) has stepped up efforts to galvanize member states to ratify and implement the AU Free Movement of Persons Protocol. The call was made during a four-day...
'I Don't Think I Was Supposed to Last': Avatar: Legend of Korra Star Opens Up on Character Originally Pitched as a 'Baddie'
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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June 26, 2025
Seychelle Gabriel thought she was joining Avatar: The Legend of Korra to play the bad guy. The voice actor behind Asami Sato recently revealed that her fan-favorite character was originally tapped for an entirely different story arc. Not only was...
Tech-free ‘cloisters’ can help young minds
The Times
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Sir, I share Niall Ferguson’s concern about the catastrophic effect of AI upon cognitive development (“AI’s great brain robbery — and how universities can fight back”, weekend essay, Jul 5). Founding, in 2007, the UK’s only screen-free school, we...
This Underrated Caribbean "Cruise" Will Only Cost About $100 A Day
The Travel
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July 2, 2025
Book in hand, I made my way to the bow of the ship as we set sail through the British Virgin Islands. The waves rocked the boat gently as I sipped coffee and took in the view. I heard the rest of the group begin to wake up and start gathering...
On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
The Good Men Project - California
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July 1, 2025
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...