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Citi Invests $1.5 Billion in London Tower Overhaul to Boost Workplace Appeal

  • September 15, 2025
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‎Citigroup has revealed that the cost of revamping its landmark London tower has surged to $1.5 billion (around £1.1 billion), nearly matching the price it originally paid to acquire the skyscraper in 2019. The 42-storey building, located at 25 Canada Square in Canary Wharf, is undergoing one of the most expensive office overhauls in the […]

Travel

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Advances Medical Tourism with New Facilities and Visa Support

  • September 15, 2025
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In Peshawar, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is taking sweeping steps to develop medical tourism. Led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s vision, the initiative focuses on making healthcare accessible for foreign patients, particularly from Central Asia. One of the key changes will be immediate visa facilitation and the setup of a dedicated help desk […]

Travel

Bristol Secures £2.3M Investment to Boost Cycling, Walking and Green Travel for Visitors and Locals

  • September 15, 2025
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Bristol is about to undergo a major transformation in how people move around the city thanks to a £2.3 million investment from the UK Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund. Approved on September 11, 2025, this funding will deliver new walking, cycling, and wheeling routes that make travel greener, safer, and more accessible for both […]

Social Media

Amazon’s Zoox Driverless Taxis Begin Trials in Las Vegas

  • September 15, 2025
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Amazon has rolled out its futuristic Zoox robotaxis in Las Vegas, marking one of the company’s boldest steps into autonomous mobility. Unlike traditional self-driving cars, Zoox vehicles are custom-built shuttles without steering wheels or driver seats. Designed for urban ridesharing, the box-shaped, all-electric taxis feature four-wheel steering, bidirectional driving, and face-to-face passenger seating to maximize […]

Travel

Africa Leads Global Tourism Growth in 2025 with 12 Percent Surge in Visitors

  • September 14, 2025
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In the first half of 2025 Africa recorded the strongest tourism growth of any region in the world, with international arrivals rising 12 percent compared to the same period in 2024. North Africa posted a 14 percent increase, while Sub-Saharan Africa climbed 11 percent. One of the standout performers was Morocco, which experienced a 19 […]

Travel

Bangladesh Tourism Declines as South Asian Neighbors Thrive in 2024

  • September 14, 2025
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Tourism across South Asia is expanding rapidly, with India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan all reporting significant growth in 2024. These countries have capitalized on political stability, stronger infrastructure, and a wide variety of attractions. In sharp contrast, Bangladesh’s tourism industry is shrinking, struggling under political unrest, safety concerns, and repeated security threats. One […]

Gaming

ScootX: Kick Scooter Sandbox Game Rolls Into Extreme Sports Spotlight

  • September 14, 2025
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The upcoming video game ScootX is putting a surprising twist on extreme sports by focusing on kick scooters instead of the usual skateboards or bikes. Developed as a sandbox sports sim, the game is designed to give players the freedom to explore, perform tricks, and carve their own creative playstyle in a way that feels […]