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scenic area closures Chongqing – Travel And Tour World Home » scenic area closures Chongqing scenic area closures ChongqingMonday, May 25, 2026 Chongqing hit by heavy rain causing floods and landslides; scenic areas closed, transport suspended and emergency teams respond to rising risks. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.Manage consent Source link

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Home » Latest Travel News » Thailand Joins Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mongolia, and South Korea to Drive Unprecedented Cross-Border Traffic with New Vesak Day Holiday Travel Policies Published on May 31, 2026By: Paramita Sarkar Image generated with AiGovernment civil aviation authorities and national tourism boards across Asia are reporting unprecedented infrastructure coordination for the sixth lunar month. Specifically, Thailand joins Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mongolia, and South Korea in implementing highly structured Vesak Day Holiday Travel Policies to regulate international border crossings and…

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In this undated file photo, a Hong Kong Police Dog Unit officer introduces his canine friend to visitors as part of the Hong Kong Police Force’s public outreach program.  (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)   HONG KONG – On her first night in family life after retirement, police dog Anna was invited by her handler Tsang Kit-ying to rest on the bed. But Anna paced back and forth beside it, reluctant to climb up.”She must have felt strange. The bed was so soft, unlike the hard floor of the police kennel,” Tsang, a police constable from the police dog unit of…

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Home » TOURISM NEWS » Indonesia Joins Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos and More Countries in Southeast Asia’s Competitive Tourism Arena, With Bali and Raja Ampat as Star Attractions, Yet Infrastructure Gaps and Travel Complexity Prevent It from Overtaking Vietnam Published on May 31, 2026 Image generated with AiIndonesia joins Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, and other Southeast Asian nations in the fiercely competitive tourism landscape, leveraging iconic destinations like Bali and Raja Ampat to attract global travellers. Despite its natural beauty and cultural wealth, the country faces challenges in infrastructure, transport connectivity, and travel complexity that hinder…

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BEIJING — A collapse occurred in an illegal mining operation in China on Sunday, killing five people and injuring one other person, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported.The incident took place in Huize County in Yunnan province in southwest China at about 4:30 a.m., Xinhua reported. The news outlet did not specify what kind of mine it was. Rescuers pulled out all six people trapped at the site in Baiwu village and sent them to the hospital, but five of them succumbed to their injuries. The survivor was in stable condition, the report said. Authorities were investigating the cause of…

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Danish historian Lars Ulrik Thom founded Beijing Postcards to explore the Chinese capital through old photographs, maps and forgotten stories. Photo: Freja Nanna Mogensen / ScandAsia Outside, tourists and electric scooters squeeze through the narrow hutong alleyways of Beijing’s old Dashilar neighbourhood. Inside a small hidden shop packed with old maps, archive photos and dusty newspapers, Danish historian Lars Ulrik Thom is trying to explain China in a completely different way. Not through giant skyscrapers. Not through politics. And not through huge numbers. Instead, he wants people to understand China through forgotten streets, old newspaper stories and conversations with elderly…

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Washington – May 29, 2026: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization met on May 28 as part of the high-level coordination group established in April to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy, trade, and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East. Following the meeting, they issued the statement below:“The war in the Middle East is generating substantial and highly asymmetric impacts on energy supplies, food security, and economic activity across countries and regions. While the global economy continues to show resilience, the effects of the conflict…

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During the COVID lockdown, I downloaded and looked the same—soft gradients, ambient sound, a calm voice telling me to focus on my breath. I used it for a few weeks and then stopped, not because it was bad, but because nothing about it gave me a reason to continue. It was content dressed up as practice, and at some point my brain noticed the difference even if I hadn’t consciously clocked it yet. What I was experiencing, and what most people who have cycled through these apps will recognise, is the gap between technique and system. The global wellness industry…

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