Travel

Longest zipline in the world opens to the public

Thrill-seekers get ready: the longest zip-line in the world - The Jebel Jais Flight - has officially opened today on top of the UAEs highest mountain, Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah.Guinness World Records confirmed the length of the Jebel Jais zip-line at 2.8 kilometers – the equivalent to over 28 soccer fields – which beats the previous 2.2km world record in Puerto Rico by a full 600 meters of extra heart-pumping adrenaline.

Feb 1, 2018

Is this why MEA changed its decision to introduce orange passports?

The MEA's proposal to introduce orange-coloured passports for less educated Indians drew severe criticism as many found it as 'discriminatory.'

Jan 31, 2018

In pictures: From a scorching desert to a winter wonderland, Twitter goes gaga over Saudi Arabia snowstorm

Everyone perceives Saudi Arabia as a nation with deserts and camels, however, the locals in the Kingdom beg to differ.

Jan 28, 2018

Stateless boxing champion facing deportation to Nigeria begs Home Office: I am only a human being

Champion boxer Kelvin Bilal Fawaz, who spent half of his life in the U.K., faces deportation to Nigeria after his leave to remain expired. The 29-year-old athlete spent 34 days at a detention centre and was recently released on bail, but his future in the country remains uncertain.

Jan 23, 2018

Soldier killed and skiers injured after Mount Shirane volcano erupts in Japan triggering avalanche

One soldier was killed and at least 14 people injured, some critically, when rocks from an erupting volcano rained down on skiers at a mountain resort in central Japan on Tuesday (23 January) and an avalanche soon after the eruption engulfed about a dozen skiers.

Jan 23, 2018

Whoosh! The new record time clocked by this low-cost airline from New York to London will leave you stunned

With about 284 passengers on board, the flight by Norwegian flew at a staggering speed of 1,249 kilometres per hour.

Jan 23, 2018

Times Up: 2018 Womens March on New York City

More than 120,000 people rallied in the streets of Manhattan for the second annual Womens March. This event marked the first anniversary of President Trumps inauguration with protesters expressing their outrage at Trumps administration and advocating for human rights.

Jan 21, 2018

Lumiere London 2017: 360° video of dazzling light festival

For four nights, Londons dark streets are being lit up by more than 50 light-based artworks across the city as part of the Lumiere arts festival. The festival will run until Sunday January 21 from 17:30 until 22:30.

Jan 19, 2018

Jeddah Tower's construction update: Burj Khalifa will be the tallest building in world only till 2020 [Video]

Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building yet but not for long. Saudi's Jeddah Tower eyes to take over the title in 2020. The construction has already soared a kilometre into the sky.

Jan 17, 2018

Coldest village on Earth in pictures: Oymyakon's -62 degrees C is so cold that even the thermometer broke

The coldest ever recorded temperature anywhere on earth was in Antarctica with temperatures as low as -89 C in 1983.

Jan 16, 2018

Planning to travel in 2018? New rankings suggest you should give US a miss and visit Spain instead

Spain is expected to rank second among the most popular international tourist destinations pushing the United States to the third spot.

Jan 16, 2018

There are 16 long weekends in 2018, and these travel destinations will be the perfect gateway for you

Here's the list of long weekends you'll need to plan your travels.

Jan 12, 2018

Dramatic rescues from California mudslides

Local firefighters, the United States Coast Guard and other emergency responders are on the ground in California attempting to rescue as many victims as they can from the severe mudslides in California.

Jan 11, 2018

Unhealthiest presidents in US history

These were the least healthy presidents in American history based on their health around the time of their presidency.

Jan 11, 2018

Revealed: These airlines are world's safest and least safe for 2018

Air Koryo, Bluewing Airlines, Buddha Air, Nepal Airlines and Yeti Airlines among others are the lowest ranked airlines for 2018.

Jan 4, 2018

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