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The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, will pay her first official visit to Pakistan from 28 July to 2 August 2024 on the invitation of the Government of Pakistan.

Singapore breaks away from the peloton of six countries that shared the top spot on the Henley Passport Index as we entered the new year, reclaiming its title as the world's most powerful passport in the latest ranking just published.

Venice city officials reported that the recently implemented day-tripper tax generated 2.4 million euros ($2.6 million) during its trial phase this summer.

Twin sisters, Doris Ward and Loris Pryor, from Detroit in the USA, have made history as they celebrated turning 100 years old.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with The MRS Group of Hotels, a leading Indian hospitality group known for its distinctive boutique hotels.

Noor Xarmina has been crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2024.

Joe Biden's senior White House and campaign staff had spent the past week insisting the president planned to stay in the 2024 race despite an onslaught of calls within the Democratic party for him to step aside.

On July 20, 1969, hundreds of millions of people around the world turned on televisions or gathered in public spaces to watch as U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on the moon.

Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old teen from North Carolina, in the U.S., has recently become the youngest person to earn his private pilot license in the state.

Responding to the growing levels of food insecurity across the UK, Human Appeal, a leading humanitarian aid charity, has partnered with cash and carry, Aytac, to launch ‘Purple Parcels - United Against Hunger’, delivering food parcels to those in need until July 2025.

Jamaica’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Nigel Clarke, has revealed that the country’s Excess Rainfall Policy with the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) has been triggered following Hurricane Beryl, providing Jamaica with an additional $10.3 million of relief.

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has appealed to Nigerians and well-wishers to donate gifts intended for his 63rd birthday celebration to schools, hospitals, and other worthy causes.

The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will impose an additional 25 per cent tax on energy-intensive goods exported from India to the EU, a new report said.

The Caribbean region will benefit from a pioneering initiative aimed at expanding the tourism industry’s use of innovative tools and resources to enhance the health and safety of visitors, residents, and all tourism stakeholders.

Newborn giant pandas are no larger than a stick of butter.

Malaysia Airlines successfully hosted the largest airline trade event ever held in Malaysia, the first Malaysia Airlines Trade Elevation Summit 2024, in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB).