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Experts warn of another global epidemic as rare virus spreads to new areas
Daily Mail
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July 23, 2025
The World Health Organization has issued an urgent call for action as cases of chikungunya virus explode across the globe. The chikungunya virus is spread primarily by the Aedes mosquito species and nearly half a million people became infected...
Global Destinations to now represent Akoya Hotel & Spa in Reunion Island in India
Tourism Breaking News
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July 29, 2025
Akoya Hotel & Spa, a luxurious and award-winning 5-star property nestled on the pristine shores of Réunion Island, has announced the appointment of Global Destinations as its official sales and marketing representative in India. This partnership...
WHO Issues Global Alert Over Chikungunya Mosquito Virus
To Vima
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July 24, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning regarding the chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne disease with the potential to spark a global epidemic. The virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can be debilitating and,...
Veteran Vos takes Tour de France yellow after Wiebes stage win
eNCA
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PARIS - Veteran Dutch rider Marianne Vos took the overall leader's jersey in the women's Tour de France on Monday after finishing second behind compatriot Lorena Wiebes on the third stage. Three-time former world champion Vos, 38, moved six...
WHO Raises Alarm Over Deadly Virus Present in Kenya
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 23, 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over the deadly mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, calling for action against the virus that is present in Kenya, particularly in areas along the Coast. The global body issued the alarm as it...
Vos claims Tour de France yellow jersey after Wiebes stage win
The Sun Daily
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July 29, 2025
VETERAN Dutch rider Marianne Vos took the overall leader’s jersey in the women’s Tour de France on Monday after finishing second behind compatriot Lorena Wiebes on the third stage. Three-time former world champion Vos, 38, moved six seconds ahead...
10 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About the Now-Extinct Dodo Birds
AOL
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The dodo bird vanished more than 300 years ago, but its story still sparks curiosity. Native to just one island and wiped out in just a few decades, the dodo has become a symbol of extinction and ecological imbalance. Here are some fascinating...
Get ready for a new sailing season in the Caribbean
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 23, 2025
Gone are the days when a marina was just a safe place to tie up for the night. Across the Caribbean, marina operators are investing in complete hospitality ecosystems—where sailors can step off their vessel and immediately access everything from...
WHO Alert: Chikungunya Virus Back After 20 Years, 560 Crore People At Risk | Prevention Tips
News18
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July 23, 2025
Last Updated:July 23, 2025, 14:32 IST Chikungunya resurfaces after 2 decades, with WHO warning millions across Asia and Europe now being at risk Chikungunya is primarily spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which are active during daylight hours and also...
Akoya Hotel appoints Global Destinations for India sales outreach
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 28, 2025
Akoya Hotel & Spa partners with Global Destinations to target Indian travellers, promoting Réunion Island as a luxury leisure destination. Akoya Hotel & Spa, a five-star luxury property located on the scenic Réunion Island, has officially...
Dangerous places in Africa
Zimbabwe Independent
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If you are not sure about the safety of your chosen destination, this guide to the most dangerous places in Africa might help you decide where (not) to go! Planning a trip to Africa? A popular destination for travellers seeking adventure, this...
WHO sounds alarm on chikungunya epidemic
The Manila Times
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July 23, 2025
(UPDATE) THE World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a...
Cases of Chikungunya Virus Rising, WHO Says
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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July 23, 2025
The chikungunya virus is spreading rapidly, the World Health Organization has warned. The virus, spread primarily by the Aedes mosquito, is most common in Asia and Africa. A worldwide epidemic in 2004-2005 occurred when nearly half a million...
Taiwan raises travel alert for Brazil, Reunion amid chikungunya outbreak
Taipei Times
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July 23, 2025
Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has raised its travel alert for Brazil and the French overseas territory of Reunion Island to Level 2, advising travelers to exercise increased caution as the global chikungunya outbreak worsens. In...
Taiwan raises travel alert for Brazil, Réunion amid chikungunya outbreak
Focus Taiwan
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July 23, 2025
Taipei, July 23 (CNA) Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has raised its travel alert for Brazil and the French overseas territory of Réunion Island to Level 2, advising travelers to exercise increased caution as the global chikungunya...
7 Alarming Facts About the Chikungunya Global Spread: WHO Issues Urgent Alert Amid Rising Cases in Europe and Africa
teleSUR
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The WHO warns of the Chikungunya global spread as outbreaks surge in the Indian Ocean, Africa, Asia, and now Europe. Discover the risks, symptoms, and urgent prevention measures. Related: Record 2025 Flash Floods Signal Rising Climate Risk in U.S....
Coinbase circles CoinDCX after $44 mn crypto heist
Mint
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July 29, 2025
A deal may value CoinDCX, one of India’s largest crypto exchanges, at less than a billion dollars, sharply below its peak valuation of $2.2 billion three years ago, the people cited above said on the condition of anonymity. If completed, the...
WHO Issues Urgent Warning Over Re-Emerging Mosquito-Borne Virus
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over the re-emergence of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus, warning that the world may be facing a repeat of a major outbreak that occurred...
A messiah for the sick descended in Pakistan
The Express Tribune
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July 20, 2025
It was Chaand Raat in 1976, the night before the Eid Festival following the fasting month of Ramadan, when Bashir Rustom suffered a very severe asthma attack associated with kidney and heart malfunction. He was from Mauritius and was my classmate...
Luminara to Drop Anchor at Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Cruise Industry News
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announced that this December, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, will welcome the Luminara, which will be offering two new itineraries across the Indian Ocean. The itineraries include a two-night stay at the...