FIFA released about 800 of 2,000 blocked hotel rooms in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as city tourism officials said planning continues.
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USGS data ranks India first for thorium resources, while nuclear references stress thorium fuel cycles still need uranium-233 safeguards.
Heavy rains sparked Nairobi flash floods that killed at least 28, disrupted flights, cut power and water, and prompted a nationwide rescue and relief response.
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed met Italy’s Giorgia Meloni in Rome to review strategic ties, cooperation plans, and regional developments.
Canada and India announced new scholarships, hybrid study locations and university partnerships to expand student mobility, skills training and joint research.
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Travel
Emirates says it expects to restore its full flight network within days as regional airspace reopens, expanding services from Dubai on a phased schedule.
Etihad Airways resumed a limited flight schedule from Abu Dhabi on March 6, restoring select international routes through March 19 and issuing travel guidance.
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Rome Fiumicino on July 1, 2026, using Airbus A320neo aircraft, with tickets on sale.
flydubai will start twice-daily Dubai DXB to Bangkok, Don Mueang flights on Sept. 15, 2026, lifting Thailand service to 28 weekly flights via Emirates codeshare.
Health
WHO prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2, a more genetically stable nOPV2 that can now be procured by UNICEF for outbreak response in 2026.
Technology
India and Finland elevated ties to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability as PM Narendra Modi met Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi.
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Automotive
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
