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16 Jan 2026

India's visa restrictions after Bangladesh upheaval hit Kolkata and medical tourism

After an August 2024 political upheaval in Bangladesh, India sharply limited visas for Bangladeshi citizens, citing security concerns and anti-India sentiment. The fall in visitors has damaged Kolkata businesses and India’s medical tourism from Bangladesh.

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22 Dec 2025

First Nepali woman completes wheelchair bungee at Bhote Kosi

Deepa Devkota became the first Nepali woman living with a disability to complete a wheelchair bungee jump at Bhote Kosi in December 2025. The jump drew attention to accessibility and inclusion in adventure sports in Nepal.

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22 Dec 2025

Generative AI that reads emotions to help travellers

Generative AI can read a traveller’s mood and give personalised travel suggestions in real time. It can help before, during and after a trip, but experts warn about privacy when sharing emotional data with AI.

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22 Dec 2025

Study: Whale shark tourism rules broken at El Azul

A study using drone footage found many tourism rule violations at El Azul, a large whale shark site off the Yucatán coast. Researchers recorded boats and swimmers too close to feeding sharks and recommend better monitoring and self-regulation.

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11 Dec 2025

Carnival glitter raises microplastic levels on Rio beach

A study at Flamengo Beach found that glitter and small plastic fragments made up the majority of microplastics after Rio’s Carnival. Researchers warn particles can reach the ocean and harm sea life and plants.

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16 Aug 2025

Road works threaten Rastafari village in St. James

A community Rastafari village in St. James parish has been affected by a new bypass. Construction has caused environmental damage, noise and harder access, and residents fear loss of culture and relocation.

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27 Jul 2025

Oil spill near Anapa after Kerch Strait storm

On 15 December 2024 two fuel tankers were damaged in the Kerch Strait and about 3,700 tons of oil spilled. The leak affected the sea near Anapa and has hit tourism and local businesses in 2025.

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13 May 2025

Caribbean coral reefs face disease threat

The Institute of Marine Affairs warns that Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) is spreading across the Caribbean and could reach Tobago. The IMA has a grant, trained ecologists and asks the public to help protect reefs.

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5 Feb 2024

Messi stays on bench at Hong Kong exhibition match

A government-funded friendly in Hong Kong drew 40,000 fans but Lionel Messi did not play. Organisers and authorities faced strong criticism and said they might cut funding after angry crowds and online backlash.

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