Tag: COVID-19 pandemic
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China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
[ad_1] BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday said it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries. China’s Ministry of Commerce said the decision will take effect Friday. China imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud over Australia’s…
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Why going back to heirloom dishes is important – Times of India
[ad_1] Crafted entirely by hand during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, ‘Thalayalam- A Gastronomical Trail‘ is a culinary masterpiece comprising over 400 recipes and narratives drawn from the 75-year journey of Vasantha Ranganath. Over the years, she has experimented with thousands of dishes within the confines of her kitchen, and this book stands…
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Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market, to spend more on tourism
[ad_1] HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s government has lifted curbs on property deals after home prices fell to a seven-year low, adding to the Chinese territory’s woes. Finance minister Paul Chan announced the move in a speech presenting the territory’s budget, which also raised spending on tourism promotion. He said all curbs, such as extra…
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Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge
[ad_1] DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The number of passengers flying through Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, surged last year beyond its total for 2019 — just before the coronavirus pandemic grounded global aviation. While still shy of its all-time high in 2018, the figures for 2023 showed just how far…
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North Korea welcomes visitors: Russia leads first post-pandemic tour as Pyongyang reopens
[ad_1] Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz About 100 Russians flew to North Korea on Friday for a private tour, becoming the first foreign group to visit the reclusive state following the Covid-19 pandemic in a landmark trip summed up by the Russian embassy as “Pyongyang opens its door.” A group of Russian tourists…
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Supreme Court wants transparency regarding internet shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir
[ad_1] When it comes to the defence of free speech in Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court takes baby steps, taking into account the defence of security used by the Union Territory government, to resist pleas for transparency. Therefore, it was not surprising when a two-judge bench of the Court, comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and…
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Will air fares remain high in 2024? Here’s what experts say
[ad_1] The airline industry’s dramatic climb from the depths of the pandemic may be ending soon. A review of multiple reports shows stabilization across several key metrics, as rapid growth ends and a new era of normalcy begins. “2024 is expected to mark the end of the dramatic year-on-year increases that have been characteristic of…
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Why the Airbus A380 superjumbo jet is making an unlikely comeback
[ad_1] The Airbus A380 made its first commercial flight in 2007. When it debuted, it overtook the long-reigning Boeing 747 as the world’s biggest passenger plane. It has four engines and is a full double-decker that can carry more than 800 people depending on an airline’s cabin layout. The plane’s large number of seats was…