Marking the biggest event ever organized in France, the 2024 Paris Olympics, is bound to garner massive attention globally. This time over 15 million tourists are expected to arrive in Paris during the Games, making it the centre of the world of sport. Apart from the...
Rising Tides, Sinking Isles: The Battle for Existence in the Maldives
by Muazzam Khursheed Located in the Indian Ocean, The Maldives is an archipelagic country consisting of 26 atolls with a total area of just 300 sq km, located approximately 750 kilometres from the mainland of Asia, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. ...
Reduced Seismic Activity, Volcanic Eruption Alerts Still Persistent – Iceland
A Swarm of Earthquakes Since the midnight of 25 October, an intense earthquake swarm occurred near Svartsengi, north of Grindavík, with over 1000 earthquakes detected with the largest recorded magnitude of 4.5. Over the following days, the seismic activity continued...
Rise of the Rebels in Myanmar? Military Loses Control over Outposts & Territories
Approximately two-and-a-half years after seizing power in the February 2021 coup, the Tatmadaw aka as Myanmar’s military, is now swiftly losing control of the country’s border towns. An alliance of three ethnic armies, namely the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance...
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Don’t Be a Turkey This Holiday Season!
The holiday season is a time for spreading joy, indulging in delicious treats, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. But amidst the festive cheer and twinkling lights, there's also the inevitable stress of navigating crowded airports, dealing with travel...
The Best Beaches for Winter Travel: A Seasonal Serenity
When summer transitions into winter, it doesn't mean the end of beach adventures. In fact, some of the best beach experiences can be found during the winter season. Cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and stunning foliage make winter an ideal time to explore coastal...
Earthquakes Hit Karnali’s Jajarkot, Nepal
EVENT On 3 November, a powerful earthquake struck Nepal’s Karnali province, resulting in widespread damage and triggering immediate response efforts. The 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Ramidanda at 11:47 hours (local time), as reported by Nepal's National...
Houthi Attacks on the Rise; Gaza War Expands Across the Middle East
On January 14, 2024, the Gaza conflict reached its 100th day with a death toll of 24,447 Palestinians and approximately 1,139 Israelis since October 7, 2023. However, as this milestone approached, global attention shifted more than 250 miles away to Yemen. On January...
Interview with Website Planet – How Sitata Keeps Millions Of Travelers Worry-Free Every Year
"I have run into too many travel mishaps to count – from getting deathly sick, stuck in a bamboo hut on a remote island off the coast of Vietnam to less threatening events like showing up at my hotel and them not having my reservation. I realized that many of my...