Antarctic: Scientists find nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time, including tyre-wear particles, raising concerns that tiny plastic pollution can travel through the atmosphere to Earth’s most remote places

Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for first time, suggesting long-range atmospheric transport Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time. This provides fresh evidence that tiny plastic particles can travel through the atmosphere and reach some of the most remote places on Earth. But how is it even possible?The study was published […]

“This is no country for women”; Indian female travel blogger’s solo expedition reveals the Afghanistan tourists rarely get to see |

What happens when a traveller, that too a solo female traveller from India, decides to visit one of the world’s most controversial countries? Indian travel content creator Sharanya Iyer (@trulynomadly) travelled solo through Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, documenting her fascinating journey. She just not explored the country’s dramatic mountains, she also met locals to understand their culture, […]

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia simplifies travel with all-in-one package visa including flights, hotels and e-visa services | World News

Saudi Arabia’s new Package Visa combines flights, accommodation and visa processing into one booking Planning a holiday to Saudi Arabia could soon become as simple as making a single booking.In its latest move to transform the country’s tourism industry, Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of its new Tourist Package Visa service, an initiative […]

From school breaks to new rail services: UAE rolls out major July changes across travel, business, and lifestyle

UAE to witness major changes in July From transport upgrades to tourism boosts and regulatory shifts, July is going to be a landmark month for residents across the UAE. Several policy changes and seasonal events take effect this month, affecting education, travel, business compliance, and lifestyle across the Emirates. Schools go on long summer break […]

UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban after weeks of restrictions; Emiratis revive long-awaited travel plans

UAE lifts ban on Lebanon travel The UAE has lifted its travel ban on Lebanon, allowing Emirati citizens to visit the country again after weeks of restrictions, a move welcomed by travellers eager to revive long-delayed holiday, family and reunion plans.The move has sparked excitement among UAE nationals eager to visit the Mediterranean nation, while […]

Right to travel abroad of accused must be balanced with victim’s right to speedy trial: Supreme Court

Image used for representation purpose only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Supreme Court of India has held that the fundamental right to travel abroad which comes under Article 21 cannot be viewed in isolation rather it needs to be balanced with the victim’s right to speedy trial. A Division Bench comprising of Justice Dipankar […]

US judge invalidates travel and visa ban on 39 countries: What happens next?

A federal judge invalidated Donald Trump’s ban on 39 countries. A US federal judge ruled on Friday that the Donald Trump administration’s immigration ban on 39 countries imposed after last November’s DC shooting was unlawful. Chief US District Judge John McConnell in Providence, Rhode Island, ruled that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services had adopted […]

London Tube Strike: London tube strike underway as major travel disruption hits capital | World News

London tube network hit by fresh strike as commuters face delays / Image: File The morning rush hour arrived with fewer trains, longer queues and growing frustration across London as Tube drivers began a fresh 24-hour strike, disrupting journeys for thousands of commuters across the capital.The walkout, which started shortly after midnight on Tuesday, June […]

Ebola Outbreak Uganda: Emirates issues travel rules amid Ebola outbreak as US, Canada increase airport screening measures | World News

Dubai’s Emirates issues Ebola advisory as North America tightens screening for Africa Travellers / Image: File Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates has issued a fresh travel advisory after the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada tightened Ebola-related entry requirements for travellers linked to Uganda.The advisory comes amid growing international caution following Uganda’s […]

Scientists found a hidden highway to the Moon, and it could make space travel much cheaper |

Getting to the moon is expensive. Every kilogram of fuel that a spacecraft carries has to be lifted off Earth, which itself burns more fuel. This is why aerospace engineers and orbital mechanics researchers spend enormous amounts of time hunting for even the smallest efficiencies in how a spacecraft travels. A few meters per second […]