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COP17: New global architecture for drought resilience launched at UNCCD meet

The UNCCD has launched a Drought Resilience Index and Investment Facility. This initiative aims to strengthen global drought resilience by 2050. New AI tools will help countries assess and manage drought risks effectively. The facility will unlock finance for water security and land restoration projects. India advocates for proactive, technology-enabled drought preparedness over reactive relief.

Dubai's DXB first-half passenger traffic falls more than 30% as Iran war disrupts travel

Dubai International Airport experienced a significant passenger traffic decline of 31.3 percent. This drop occurred during the first six months of the year. The Iran war heavily disrupted travel across the Gulf region and beyond. Aircraft movements also saw a substantial decrease of 32.1 percent year on year. Despite challenges, the hub is showing resilience as capacity returns.

Texas wildfire jumps creeks and rivers as powerful winds drive rapid spread

Walking on the edge: a three-day hike along Cumbria’s rugged, overlooked coast

In the shadow of the crowded Lake District, this quiet coast path offers great views, breathtaking nature and a striking new hotel on the historic waterfront What’s the edgiest region in the UK? I don’t mean in the sense of sketchy or fashionable, but where on the map of these four nations feels most at the margins of everywhere else? For my money, the north Cumbrian coast is a strong contender. Hemmed in by the Lake District fells on one side and the Solway Firth and Irish Sea on the other, this strip of towns and villages, farms and nature reserves, clinging to the low-lying littoral, has been battling nature, weather, geology and geography throughout its history. Coastal erosion is part of the challenge. Like the railway navvies before them, the planners and builders of the England Coast Path (ECP) have done sterling work at plotting a viable footpath and shoring it up. But there are and always will be sections that are compromised and even impassable. I chose a section that would take three days, walking southwards, and my final destination, St Bees, was only reachable via a diversion. It’s all part of the adventure, and we’re lucky to have the ECP as a national trail, as it m…

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Keralites’ to-do list during Onam now features leisure travel too

Keralites embrace leisure travel during Onam, with budget pilgrimages and international trips gaining popularity this festive season

Taiwan braces for Typhoon Saudel as torrential rains lash southern regions

As Typhoon Saudel nears Taiwan, the island braces for torrential rains that will likely exacerbate already severe flooding from a low-pressure system affecting southern areas. With schools and businesses shuttering across multiple cities, the conditions are dire. This formidable typhoon is poised to sweep past northern Taiwan, heading towards the eastern shores of China, where another storm, Narra, has already triggered extensive flooding and evacuations.

Wildfires stretch Europe as Serbia deploys Russian, EU help; Ankara blaze contained

My best ever British holiday: ‘I’ve travelled further, at greater expense, and had nothing like as much fun’

Five travel writers share their favourite holidays at home, from gravel biking in Scotland and a steam train ride in Yorkshire to rowing all the way from Oxford to London One of my best UK holidays was the week I spent in June 2013 rowing from Oxford to London with two friends, James and Tom. Continue reading...

European wildfires expose hidden threat of buried WWI, WWII bombs and mines

36 Hours in Srinagar: A first-timer’s guide to Kashmir’s capital

Explore Srinagar in 36 hours with this itinerary covering Dal Lake at sunrise, the heritage lanes of the downtown area, Jamia Masjid, Khanqah-e-Moula, Lal Chowk, Asia’s largest tulip garden, and an authentic wazwan feast

‘Tuscany may be beautiful, but do they sell sticks of rock?’: readers’ favourite UK holidays

Your best UK breaks include an island off Mull, a rail journey along the County Antrim coast and Dorset’s best-kept secret • Tell us about your favourite under-the-radar European city – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Mudeford feels like one of England’s best-kept secrets, the sort of place visitors from abroad might never imagine exists here. Golden sand and sparkling water give it an almost Mediterranean feel, while Hengistbury Head adds beautiful coastal walks and wide-open views. Our perfect day is simple: arrive early, wander along the headland, let the children play on the beach, then stop at one of the relaxed cafes for lunch or an ice-cream. My tip is to take the little ferry across the harbour – it turns an already lovely day out into a proper seaside adventure. Priti Singer Continue reading...