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Retiring UAE rugby captain Adam Telford forced to miss Ballard Conquistadors’ tie with Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – Adam Telford missed the chance of a fitting swansong to one of the finest UAE rugby careers, after he was forced to return home from Madagascar before facing the national team. A combination of family commitments and...

CAF draws: Silver Strikers face Madagascar’ Elgeco Plus, Mighty Wanderers meet Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy FC
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The stage is set for Malawi’s representatives in continental football as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the preliminary round fixtures for the 2025/26 interclub competitions. TNM Super League...

Salty, Beachy, Oceanic and Utterly Alluring—Wear These Scents if You Want to Tap Into ‘Siren’ Energy This Summer
Sirens, and mermaids writ large, are having a moment. The term hails from Greek mythology, where mysterious female creatures lured sailors to their deaths, and today, that translates to a woman who is considered utterly beguiling, and perhaps a...

Chikungunya virus outbreak in China: CDC issues travel advisory
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a travel advisory regarding the mosquito-borne illness chikungunya. The virus infects people through bites from Aedes mosquitoes, and has been spreading in China’s...
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These Are the Most Underrated Places to Celebrate Your Next Milestone, According to a Travel Advisor
The best destinations aren’t always the most popular ones. When it comes to celebrating major milestone—whether it’s a birthday, your honeymoon, or retirement— under-the-radar spots take the lead. As a lifelong traveler who plans destination...

10 world destinations to visit before they become too touristy
Sardinia. Bhutan. Onomichi, Japan — what do these have in common? Well, they might be places you’ve never thought of vacationing in but really should now. That’s because they’re fantastic and fulfilling spots that are on the brink of becoming too...
These are the most underrated places to celebrate a milestone, according to a travel advisor
Miavana Time+Tide Miavana Time+Tide's helicopter used for adventures for guests.The best destinations aren’t always the most popular ones. When it comes to celebrating major milestone—whether it’s a birthday, your honeymoon, or retirement—...

Organ-destroying virus that has sparked global pandemic fears is rife in holiday hotspots, warn experts
Experts have warned that some holiday destinations popular with Britons are hotspots for a virus that can cause pain that lasts for months. The chikungunya virus, which although rarely deadly, can severely damage organs and lead to chronic...

U.S. warns travelers about chikungunya virus, spread by mosquito bites, in China
MGN The United States is warning people traveling to China about chikungunya, a virus that spreads to humans through mosquito bites. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel notice for people traveling to the...

CDC issues travel alert over chikungunya virus outbreak in China
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning American travelers to take "enhanced precautions" when traveling to foreign countries experiencing a chikungunya virus outbreak. The mosquito-borne illness is currently prevalent in China,...

U.S. warns travelers as mosquito-borne viral disease spreads in China
The United States is warning people traveling to China about chikungunya, a virus that spreads to humans through mosquito bites. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel notice for people traveling to the country,...

6 Best Safari-and-Beach Holidays, From Madagascar to Mozambique
“Love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage,” Sinatra crooned. Not exactly a current choice, but the song does drift to mind when asked about the merits of a bush-n-beach vacation—because that is one slam-dunk combination. Spending...

Global Chikungunya Virus Outbreak: CDC Issues Travel Warning For 16 Countries As Cases Cross 240,000. Check Full List
There is no antiviral treatment available. Doctors treat symptoms with pain relievers and fever-reducing medication. Photo : iStock Health authorities in the United States have issued an urgent advisory to international travellers following a...

Chikungunya: US travel warning includes PH on ‘elevated risk’ list
FILE – This 2014 photo made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a feeding female Anopheles funestus mosquito. (James Gathany/CDC via AP, File) LOS ANGELES — Travelers have been warned by US health officials about...

SADC leaders must confront region’s challenges after Mnangagwa’s clumsy handling of Mozambique poll aftermath, DRC conflict
By Dr. Sizo Nkala l IOL THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) hosted its 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Antananarivo, Madagascar at the weekend. This year’s gathering was held under the theme: “Advancing...

Madagascar: Authorities Fail to Protect and Assist Antandroy People Displaced by Climate-Exacerbated Droughts
Malagasy authorities have failed to protect and assist thousands of Antandroy people who have been forced to flee their homes since 2017 because of drought-induced famines in the Androy region, in southern Madagascar, Amnesty International said in...

Visa-Free Entry: 44 Countries Lebanese Passport-Holders Can Travel To Hassle-Free
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Want to travel to the chilly mountains of Georgia or roam amongst Rwanda's impeccable wildlife? Lebanese passport-holders can do it all as citizens of the Middle Eastern country can now travel to 44 nations across the...

Pandemic fears skyrocket after China imposes Covid-style quarantines on thousands - travel warning issued
China has brought in isolation rules for patients infected with chikungunya virus as a major outbreak spreads across the country's Guangdong province. Some 10,000 people have been infected by the mosquito-borne virus - with infected people now...
Kenya Edges Zambia to Seal Perfect CHAN Group Run
Kenya capped a dominant Group A campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship with a gritty 1-0 win over Zambia on Sunday. Substitute Ryan Ogam’s clinical 75th-minute strike at a pulsating Moi International Sports Centre ensured...

Madagascar: Authorities fail to protect and assist Antandroy people displaced by climate-exacerbated droughts – new report
Malagasy government violated right to freedom of movement and choice of residence of Antandroy IDPs Amnesty International research documents arduous 1,500km journey in search of survival French colonial policies contributed to Antandroy’s...