Travel Alerts•
Hearings to start in ICC case against Philippines' Duterte: 5 points
Former president claims he is unfit to attend proceedings
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Culture•
Proud Italy signs off with closing ceremony in ancient Verona Arena
The ceremony was held in an open-air Roman amphitheater in the heart of the northern Italian city made famous as the setting for William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet."
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Alaska Essays Offer Travel Lessons
Michio Hoshino's translated Alaska essays explore nature's fragility. Discover insights for mindful travel and appreciating the wild.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan-US Trade: Tariff Ruling Impact
A US Supreme Court ruling has declared key tariffs in the Japan-US trade agreement illegal. This could lead to changes in the prices of goods and services for travelers in Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Bangladesh Economic Stress: Impact on Travel?
Bangladesh faces economic challenges, potentially delaying its graduation from least developed status. This could affect trade benefits and, indirectly, travel costs and availability.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Four lives changed by four years of Russia-Ukraine war
In Ukraine, millions more have had to flee their homes to escape the fighting as Russia's troops advanced.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan
Pakistan said Sunday it launched multiple air strikes targeting militants in neighboring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among dozens of people killed and wounded. The overnig
Source: Japan Today
Culture•
As U.S. pressures Nigeria over Christians, what does Washington want?
Trump claims the widespread insecurity in Africa's most populous nation amounts to "persecution" of Christians — a framing rejected by many.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in U.S. trade relations with China
The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations, with both countries navigating shifting ground to av
Source: Japan Today
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Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts along Afghan border after surge in deadly attacks
Pakistan said early Sunday it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks inside the country. Islamabad did…
Source: Japan Today
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