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Image of the day: Fogo’s volcanic heart in Cape Verde
In the southern reaches of the Cape Verde archipelago, the island of Fogo rises from the Atlantic with a stark, volcanic presence. At its core stands Pico do Fogo – “peak of fire” – an active stratovolcano that reaches nearly 2,830 metres, making...

Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...

Pakistan passport rises to 100th; visa-free travel now possible to 32 countries
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now travel visa-free or get visa on arrival in 32 countries, following a rise in Pakistan’s passport ranking in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks a notable improvement from the 113th position...

Independence: Escudo was Portuguese, but thrived as the currency of Cape Verde
The Cape Verdean archipelago inherited the escudo from its colonial regime, later establishing its own currency, the Cape Verdean escudo, under a currency agreement with Portugal. While visiting the main market in the capital, Praia, the currency...

Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...

Pakistanis can travel to 32 countries without visa
Pakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's position on the Henley passport index. The latest data from Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory...

EasyJet flight forced to divert back to UK airport in 'extraordinary circumstance'
An easyJet flight was forced to divert back to a UK airport after an "extraordinary circumstance" the airline said was "out of our control". The EZY2159 service bound for Izmir, Turkey, took off from Manchester Airport shortly before 5pm today,...

Model mum who launched first ever festival for single parents takes 'special community' nationwide
A model mum who launched the first ever festival for single parents has seen her “special community” go nationwide with a string of events. Elaine Harris - who was previously a finalist in the UK’s Top Model competition - came up with the concept...

Host nation Morocco dominates 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championships
Accra, June 27, GNA – Host nation Morocco are the dominant forces at the ongoing 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championships in Martil, Morocco. After day three of the championships, the Moroccans have dominated in both male and female...

Bhutan acts to stay off travel ban list
After working very hard to stay off any travel ban list and cooperating with United States (US) authorities, Bhutan was congratulating itself when the USA, earlier this month, announced a list of countries facing full and partial travel ban that...

Cabo Verde: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Increased Resilience And Equal Opportunities
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) PRAIA, Cabo Verde, June 23, 2025/APO Group/ -- Cabo Verde's economy continues on a strong recovery path, according to the latest Cabo Verde Economic Update 2025, released today by the World Bank. Real GDP in...

Will Leesburg see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...

New List of Countries you can Travel Visa-Free with Pakistani Passport in 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 30 countries, marking a notable improvement in the country’s global travel standing. According to the latest data released by Henley & Partners,...

St. Augustine's July 4 weekend could be rainy. But a tropical storm?
A weather disturbance near Florida has a 20% chance of developing into a tropical or subtropical storm by the holiday weekend. Heavy rainfall is expected in St. Johns County, Florida, with potential flooding in low-lying areas like downtown St....

Three URI alumni selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 30, 2025 – A recent University of Rhode Island graduate and two alumni have been selected for prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards. Selected by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship...

RAM to Launch Direct Flights to Zurich, N’Djamena, Sal Island, Munich in September
Rabat – Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the launch of four new direct international routes from Casablanca starting in September 2025. The new destinations include Zurich (Switzerland), N’Djamena (Chad), Sal Island (Cape Verde), and Munich...

‘National Carrier Will Buoy Tourism Development in Nigeria’
Stories by Chinedu Eze Travel and aviation experts have declared that for Nigeria to realise its full potential in tourism, it must establish a national carrier to buoy the sector. The experts spoke at the just concluded Aviation Summit 2025...

2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball championship opens in Morocco
Accra, June 26, GNA – Over 25 countries have gathered at Martil, Morocco for the 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championships. The Championships, which is scheduled for June 23-30, is serving as the qualifiers for the 2025 World Cup in...

Will Lakeland see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...

Glasgow TUI veteran reveals top tips after 25 years curating dream holidays
TUI Travel Agent Brinder Kaur has lifted the lid on her top travel tips after celebrating her 25th anniversary at TUI’s Glasgow Fort store. One of her main tips is encouraging Glasgow holidaymakers to think outside the box when it comes to...