K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive
K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.
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Russia evacuates tourists from Cuba as US-engineered fuel crisis deepens
Russia will operate only return flights from Cuba as ‘evacuation’ of tourists from Caribbean island gets under way.
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Italy adds a 2-euro ticket to get closer to Trevi Fountain
It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it.
Published On 2 Feb 2026
Three French tourists drown after boat capsizes in Oman
The Royal Oman Police said the boat carried 25 French tourists along with a tour guide and captain when it capsized.
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The Ancient Egyptian stone that Britain refuses to return
The Rosetta Stone held the secrets to Ancient Egypt. Britain refuses to give it back
Published On 11 Jan 2026
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Can China and South Korea reset complex ties after Xi-Lee summit?
Analysts say both countries increasingly rely on each other for economic and security reasons amid geopolitical churn.
Swiss officials face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire
Investigators warn that with some of the bodies badly burned, the identification process could take weeks.
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About 40 killed, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort blaze: What we know
New Year’s Eve fire in a Swiss resort in Crans-Montana likely started by sparklers close to ceiling, officials say.
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Cambodia’s economy squeezed by Thai conflict
Conflict with Thailand is hitting Cambodia’s economy. The country depends heavily on Thailand for trade, tourism and
Published On 23 Dec 2025
US social media rules for tourists could have ‘chilling effect’ on travel
US Travel Association responds to a government notice requiring tourists from 42 countries to submit social media data.
‘A gesture of love’: Italy’s cuisine joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list
A UNESCO panel backed Italy’s bid, recognising Italian cuisine as a social ritual that binds families, communities.
