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WorldApr 10

Countries Adjust Tourism Taxes as Destinations Grapple with Visitor Management

Japan plans to triple its tourist tax while Netherlands sees visitor drops after VAT increases, highlighting tourism policy challenges.

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WorldMay 21

Finnish divers investigate deaths of five Italians in Maldives cave diving incident

Expert Finnish divers are examining the deaths of five Italian cave divers who died exploring underwater caves in the Maldives.

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WorldMar 13

UAE Detains 21 People Over Content Related to Iran Conflict

The UAE has detained 21 individuals under cybercrime laws for content related to Iran's regional conflicts, while calling for Iran to halt attacks on neighbors.

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WorldMar 26

Zimbabwe Reports 15 Nationals Killed Fighting for Russia

Zimbabwe says 15 of its citizens were killed after being recruited to fight for Russia, as the government seeks repatriation of bodies and survivors.

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WorldApr 23

16-year-old Palestinian dies in West Bank detention facility

A Palestinian teenager died while in custody at a youth detention facility in the West Bank, prompting a funeral and raising questions about the circumstances.

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WorldMay 20

Five killed as tourist hovercraft capsizes on Siberian lake

A tourist hovercraft carrying 18 people capsized on Lake Baikal in Siberia, killing five passengers as Russian authorities investigate the accident.

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WorldMar 12

Iran Cultural Sites Damaged in Strikes, Raising Heritage Protection Concerns

U.S. and Israeli strikes have damaged at least four Iranian historical sites, prompting UNESCO review and concerns about wartime protection of cultural heritage.

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WorldMar 12

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Tests Handguns at Munitions Factory with Daughter

Kim Jong Un fired handguns during a visit to a weapons facility, with his daughter Ju Ae accompanying him in matching outfits.

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WorldMar 12

Death toll rises to at least 50 in Ethiopian landslides, 125 missing

Landslides in southern Ethiopia following heavy rains have killed at least 50 people with 125 others missing across three districts.

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WorldMar 26

Turkish Oil Tanker Struck by Drone Attack in Black Sea Near Istanbul

A Turkish oil tanker was hit by drones in the Black Sea near Istanbul, marking another maritime incident in the region.

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WorldMar 25

UAE Intercepts Iranian Drones; Baltic States Report Ukrainian Drone Incidents

The UAE intercepted nine Iranian drones while Estonia and Latvia reported stray Ukrainian drones hit their territories during Ukraine's attack on Russian port.

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WorldJun 2

Zelensky Claims Russia Training Abducted Ukrainian Children as Fighters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alleged Russia is training kidnapped Ukrainian children to fight for Moscow, citing evidence in a CBS interview.

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WorldApr 17

Aircraft incidents reported at Charlotte airport, investigation underway

Two separate aviation incidents occurred involving commercial aircraft at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with investigations ongoing.

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WorldMay 19

Israeli Strike Aimed to Free Former Iranian President, U.S. Officials Say

U.S. officials report an Israeli military operation was designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest as part of regime change efforts.

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WorldMar 11

Cyprus Tourism Affected by Regional Tensions Despite Safety Assurances

British tourists are cancelling Cyprus holidays due to Middle East tensions, though officials maintain the island remains safe for travel.

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