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US blocks global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
With trade threats from President Donald Trump, the U.S. derailed the world's first global carbon fee on shipping as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. Earlier this year, amid much fanfare, the world's...
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Visa-free countries for UAE passport holders increased in 2025 – Updated list
DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has jumped three places to secure 8th spot in latest Henley Passport Index 2025. In previous year, the Emirati passport stood at 11th place with visa free access to 183 countries. However, the list...
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Trump torpedoes international deal to reduce shipping emissions
Members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have voted to postpone approving a plan to curb shipping emissions, after United States President Donald Trump threatened to impose sanctions on countries that supported the measure. The...
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Taxi Maxim - International Urban Mobility and On-Demand Ecosystem
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Taxi Maxim is a global mobility platform used by independent operators in more than 20 countries for ride-hailing and delivery services. Taxi Maxim — a digital platform for transportation and delivery — stands among the most widely distributed...
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International Coalition Joins Push for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty: ‘We Cannot Protect Nature While Expanding Fossil Fuels’
An international coalition of more than 1,400 governmental and civil conservation organizations has called on its members to increase efforts to curb fossil fuel extraction and work toward a global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. The...
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Lounge supervisor nabbed for aiding illegal entry at KLIA2
PUTRAJAYA: A Malaysian woman suspected of facilitating the illegal entry of foreigners into the country through a special lane at the Immigration check-in counter at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 has been arrested. The Border...
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International deal to cut shipping emissions falters under U.S. pressure
The United States has succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. The world's largest maritime nations had been deliberating on adopting regulations...
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IMO Fails to Adopt and Adjourns for One Year the Net-Zero Framework
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At the end of what may have been one of the most contentious weeks in the history of the International Maritime Organization, the member states voted to adjourn discussions for one year on the Net-Zero Framework, which was designed to create a...
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8-year-old designer from Vanuatu impresses with tropical inspired creations
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Eight-year-old Merilda Matamlele from Vanuatu wowed the crowd at the Vanuatu Institute of Technology Skills Competition Fashion Show, showcasing her hand-made tropical-style dresses with creativity and confidence. The Vanuatu Daily Post reports...
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U.S. Succeeds in Blocking Global Carbon Tax on Ships, for Now
The world’s shipping regulator postponed a decision on adopting a landmark charge on vessel emissions, a shock move that highlights the Trump administration’s efforts to disrupt international climate diplomacy. The postponement marks a setback for...
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IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign
Governments at the International Maritime Organization decided to postpone for one year the adoption of the world’s first global carbon pricing system on shipping at the Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee in...
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Vanuatu Tourism Office Unveils New Digital Gateway: www.vanuatu.travel
PORT VILA, VANUATU – October 15, 2025: Friday 10th October 2025, marks a significant and exciting milestone for the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) as it proudly announced the launch of the upgraded destination website for Vanuatu. The CEO, Mrs Adela...
Vanuatu Tourism Office Provides Update on Air Connectivity Between New Caledonia and Vanuatu
PORT VILA, VANUATU – Wednesday, October 15, 2025: The Vanuatu Tourism Office yesterday released an update on the current air connectivity between New Caledonia and Vanuatu, detailing existing services and upcoming temporary adjustments. Current...
U.S. blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
The U.S. has succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. The world’s largest maritime nations had been deliberating on adopting regulations to move...
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US Succeeds in Blocking Global Carbon Tax on Ships for Now
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Yahoo Finance
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Container ships and bulk carriers offshore from Singapore. (Bloomberg) -- The world’s shipping regulator postponed a decision on adopting a landmark charge on vessel emissions, a shock move that highlights the Trump administration’s efforts to...
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U.S. blocks global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
The U.S. has succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. What You Need To Know The U.S. has blocked a global fee on shipping emissions as an...
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Top visa-free destinations for Indians: Updated list
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Angola Barbados Bhutan Bolivia British Virgin Islands Burundi Cambodia Cape Verde Islands Comoro Islands Cook Islands Djibouti Dominica Ethiopia Fiji Grenada Guinea-Bissau Haiti Indonesia Iran Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Laos Macao...
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Malaysian woman arrested for facilitating illegal entry at KLIA
PUTRAJAYA: A Malaysian woman has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating the illegal entry of foreigners through a special lane at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2. The Border Control and Protection Agency stated that the...
Nominees announced for 2025 HM Awards, presented by Sealy Posturepedic
The nominees have been announced for the 2025 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, the 24th annual event, presented by Sealy Posturepedic. An overwhelming response to the 2025 HM Awards has once again demonstrated the immense breadth...
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Woman Arrested For Allegedly Facilitating Entry Of Foreigners Through Special Lane At KLIA Terminal 2 - AKPS
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian woman suspected of facilitating the entry of foreigners into the country through a special lane at the immigration check-in counter at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 was arrested on...
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