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Home » Airline News In Africa » Africa Tourism and Aviation Set for Major Growth as Air Passenger Traffic Expected to Rise 21.5 Per cent in 2026, Driving New Opportunities Across Travel Markets Published on May 30, 2026 Image generated with AiAfrica is preparing for a significant increase in air travel activity as passenger traffic across the continent is projected to grow by 21.5 percent during 2026. The anticipated expansion highlights the growing importance of aviation in supporting tourism, business travel, regional connectivity, and international visitor arrivals throughout Africa.The forecast reflects increasing demand for travel across both domestic and international…
(May 30): Malaysia will not rush to increase its defence budget despite US pressure for partners to become more self-reliant, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to balance military modernisation with other critical sectors, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.“It doesn’t mean that we will implement it immediately because America says so,” Mohamed Khaled said in an interview on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday. “Our budget needs to be allocated to various sectors because we are not a developed nation.”His remarks came moments after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies to ramp up…
Britons spend considerable sums travelling worldwide in pursuit of spectacular vistas, exceptional cuisine and exclusive experiences. However, there’s an enchanting Balearic island treasure delivering precisely that and considerably more, reachable from Exeter Airport in less than three hours – and it genuinely transports you to another realm.Port de Sóller stands as arguably Mallorca’s most closely guarded secret. While the Spanish island has earned recognition for its bustling resort destinations such as Alcudia and Palma Nova, this magnificent mountainous enclave provides sanctuary from the frenzy of mass tourism, enabling visitors to relax and savour absolute indulgence.Moreover, accessibility couldn’t be simpler. Public…
Praising India’s defence manufacturing capabilities, he added, “It’s building out the heavy industrial and logistics capacity to sustain high-end military operations, including the ability to repair and maintain our shared platforms and support US Navy vessels operating forward in the theatre.”Highlighting expanding defence cooperation between Washington and New Delhi, Hegseth noted that the two countries are pursuing joint production initiatives.”We’ve also committed to pursuing co-production with India to advance capabilities like Javelin anti-tank guided munitions. Real, tangible steps to improve the collective readiness of our forces,” he said.The Pentagon chief linked India’s growing defence-industrial capabilities to broader efforts by the…
Lau Shun as Li Lianying in the film Hail the Judge. Photo: Screen grab from the filmLau Shun, a well-known actor from China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who appeared in many acclaimed films, has passed away on May 29 at the age of 87, veteran Hong Kong singer-actor Law Kar-ying said in a long message posted on Sina Weibo on Saturday, mourning the passing of his senior fellow artist.In the post, Law recalled meeting Lau in Hong Kong back in 1980 and later training under him alongside other Cantonese Opera performers, saying Lau made a major contribution to Cantonese…
“It’s not a surprise,” he said at stage-end. “This morning I’ve seen the risk he’s taking is too high. What is the reason?” Told he was stopped with damage to the car, Ogier added: “Unfortunately it’s not really a surprise, but it’s a shame.” Ogier does move up to second place as a result of Solberg’s error however, now 14.6s shy of the lead having beaten Evans by 5.5s on the stage. “We lost a bit of time having to pass him [Solberg] safely,” Evans reasoned. Asked to comment on Ogier’s stage-end reaction, and if Solberg was pushing too hard, Toyota…
By Matthew Walsh and Martin Abbugao Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, noting “rightful alarm” over Beijing’s military build-up but saying the United States sought a “stable equilibrium” in Asia. US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth speaks during the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on May 30, 2026. Photo: Jam Sta Rosa/AFP. Hegseth’s headline speech at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from around 45 countries, contrasted with his strongly confrontational remarks on China at last year’s gathering. Unlike Beijing, which has sent a…
Other interior features include: independently adjustable electric seats two seat-stitching options four material choices heated front seats optional massage function high-end audio system with 21 speakers 3,000-watt output Ferrari Audio Signature with five sound modes Four motors and 1,050hp The Ferrari Luce uses an active suspension system developed from the F80 and comes with 23-inch front alloy wheels and 24-inch rear wheels. Its weight distribution is 47% at the front and 53% at the rear. The car is built on an 800-volt high-voltage electrical architecture and uses four electric motors, with one motor controlling each wheel independently. Key performance…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emails In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city’s history.Now, one of those politicians has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang’s plea, entered in federal court Friday, continues a saga that some residents of the area worry could bring unfair scrutiny on the broader Chinese and Asian…