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Pakistan’s Hajj flight operation gathers pace as over 5,000 pilgrims reach Madinah
Must ReadPakistanPakistan’s Hajj flight operation gathers pace as over 5,000 pilgrims reach MadinahBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s nationwide Hajj 2026 flight operation has accelerated, with thousands of pilgrims already transported to Saudi Arabia under the government scheme. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a total of 5,250 government-sponsored pilgrims have arrived in Madinah on 21 flights so far. A further 3,510 pilgrims are scheduled to depart today on 13 flight...
Bengaluru woman books hotel room 'just for AC,' reveals why after backlash
Bengaluru woman books hotel room just for AC reveals why after backlash
Etihad Rail passenger services: Train routes, travel time, stations and launch details - Emirates 24|7
Etihad Rail passenger services: Train routes, travel time, stations and launch details Emirates 24|7
UAE: Why classrooms are dropping ‘housewife’ for ‘Sit Al Bait’ in Arabic lessons on women’s roles
A quiet shift is taking place inside UAE classrooms, where the words used to describe women at home are being reconsidered, and in some cases, redefined.Educators are beginning to move away from the term “housewife” in Arabic language lessons, replacing it with phrases that better reflect women’s influence within the family. At the centre of this shift is the phrase Sit Al Bait, meaning “Woman of the House”, which carries connotations of leadership, responsibility, and authority within the home....
Pilot's wife advises all tourists to stop wearing 1 item of clothing on planes
Pilot's wife advises all tourists to stop wearing 1 item of clothing on planesA pilot's wife has advised tourists to stop wearing a common item of clothing when travelling on planes. It turns out, it can cause more problems than you realiseCommentsTravelKatie-Ann Gupwell Content Editor07:09, 21 Apr 2026View ImageTourists have been advised to stop wearing the item (stock image)(Image: Getty Images)The thought of travelling abroad is always exciting; however, as much as there's so m...
London travel news LIVE: Overground suspensions hit morning commute as 24-hour Tube strike set to begin
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Nigerian man plays chess at global tourist landmarks, Harvard, videos go viral
Nigerian man plays chess at global tourist landmarks Harvard videos go viral
Almost half of EU’s busiest flight routes are ‘hard or impossible’ to book on trains – report
‘Stone age’ system of booking cross-border rail tickets holding back climate action by consumers, says thinktankEurope’s “stone age” system of booking train tickets makes it needlessly difficult for travellers to avoid polluting flights, a report has found.Booking equivalent train tickets is “difficult or impossible” on almost half of the EU’s busiest international air routes, analysis from the Transport & Environment (T&E) thinktank shows. Continue reading...
Philippine tourism sees big boost when Middle East conflict is over; here's where to go
If key actors in the hostilities in the region would finally reach a peace agreement, things are expected to have a steady return to normal soon. It would mean that more restaurants would open earlier and close later; malls and other public places would have more visitors. The economy would recover and GCC residents are expected to earn and spend more under a time of peace.But nerves frazzled by the conflict may need more than just a visit at the spa or a purchase of a new watch at the store to...
Airline cancels all summer holidays with 72 hour notice to passengers
Airline cancels all summer holidays with 72 hour notice to passengersThe flight carrier has abruptly cancelled its entire network for the whole summer, with passengers now left scrambling for refunds - and uncertainty hanging over the companyCommentsNewsRachel Vickers-Price UK and World News Reporter04:01, 21 Apr 2026Updated 04:17, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesA number of flights have been cancelled(Image: ANIK)A key airline has abruptly pulled all of its summer flights, leaving passengers scrambling...
UAE airlines expand to over 420 key destinations amid ceasefire: Here’s where they fly to
As regional tensions ease under a fragile ceasefire, UAE carriers like Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are continuing to fly and connect to hundreds of destinations across continents. While most continue to operate on a reduced number of flights, some, like Etihad, are introducing new destinations to expand their network in key markets.The Abu-Dhabi based carrier is introducing flights to six new African cities (Accra, Asmara, Harare, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Lagos) to build up on its gr...
Major airline that flies from London Heathrow cuts 46 flights in May - full list
The schedule change comes amid rising fuel prices across the global as a result of the Iran war, which started after the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites in February
The beauty of Las Vegas' fakeness
Tony Dokoupil shares his thoughts on the charms of Las Vegas hidden in its inauthenticity.
Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea
Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a wooden shard after her overcrowded boat capsized, one of the few survivors of a disaster that left 250 missing and feared dead. She was among the thousands of Rohingya Muslims who brave hunger and accidents on rickety boats each year to flee desperate conditions in camps in southeastern Bangladesh for countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia. Hundreds die en route from hunger or accidents at sea, b...
'Tourists are turning our city into a Harry Potter theme park': Residents say their iconic medieval streets are being ruined by 'tacky' merchandise shops
'Tourists are turning our city into a Harry Potter theme park': Residents say their iconic medieval streets are being ruined by 'tacky' merchandise shopsBy NOOR QURASHI, NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:45, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 00:46, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Hungary’s incoming PM says Netanyahu would be arrested if he visits
Hungary’s election winner says he would enact an ICC arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and detain him.
Summer travel planning tips to minimize Iran war's impact on your wallet
The Iran war's impact on jet fuel is making it difficult to plan summer travel, as airlines struggle with supply shortages and rising costs. Clint Henderson, managing editor at The Points Guy, joins CBS News with tips to get the best deal.
Deadly shooting at historic tourist site leaves one dead, several injured as motive unclear
A Canadian woman was shot and killed Monday, and several others were injured, before a gunman took his own life at Mexico’s popular Teotihuacan pyramids. Mexican officials said that four people were wounded by gunfire and two others sustained injuries from falls. Among the injured were tourists from Colombia, Russia, and Canada, according to local government reports via The Associated Press.A firearm, a bladed weapon, and live cartridges were found at the scene, Mexico’s Security Cabinet confirm...
Ryanair Flight to Morocco Leaves 192 Stranded as Plane Departs Empty
Tetouan – An unusual aviation incident unfolded on April 14 at Vatry Airport, where a Ryanair flight bound for Marrakech took off without a single passenger on board, leaving nearly 200 travelers stranded on the ground. A total of 192 passengers were unable to board the aircraft and remained at the airport as it departed empty. Many expressed frustration and disbelief, describing the situation as unacceptable, particularly as some had incurred significant expenses for family travel plans. Accor...
Over 2,600 More Pakistani Pilgrims Reach Madinah as Pre-Hajj Flights Continue
PakistanOver 2,600 More Pakistani Pilgrims Reach Madinah as Pre-Hajj Flights ContinueBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026ISLAMABAD/MADINAH: Pre-Hajj flight operations from Pakistan are in full swing, with an additional 2,687 intending pilgrims arriving in Madinah, ARY News reported. Coordinator Madinah, along with other officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, received the pilgrims at their accommodation. According to authorities, special arrangements have been made to ensure the comfort and conven...