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CSTB convenes meeting to co-ordinate preparation for visitor arrivals to Hong Kong during National Day Golden Week of Mainland The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau convened a meeting today (September 11) to co-ordinate the preparation for visitor arrivals to Hong Kong during the seven-day National Day Golden Week of the Mainland (October 1 to 7)….
Update on mosquito-borne diseases, dengue fever and chikungunya fever The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (September 11) announced the latest situation regarding dengue fever (DF) and chikungunya fever (CF). High temperatures and rainfall in summer are favourable for mosquito breeding, members of the public are reminded to take appropriate…
Last summer, the European Union, which is made up of 27 nations including France, Spain, Italy and more, made headlines when they banned an ingredient called Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), which is commonly used in many gel nail polishes. Now, the United Kingdom, a non-EU country, has officially followed suit — as of August 22,…
First Published: 11th September, 2026 22:14 IST Ambassador Gor arrived in Imphal and visited the historic Kangla as well as Khwairamband Ima Keithel, the iconic women’s market Written By Northeast Live Digital Desk United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, during his visit to Manipur on Friday, described the state as a “stunning place” blessed with…
CM Vijay before his trip to the United Kingdom | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The ongoing official trip of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to the United Kingdom had been cleared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), according to a senior official. “It is the Indian High Commission in London that is making all…
The U.S. Department of State has been actively updating its travel advisories for popular destinations. Recently, they have been going beyond safety cautions—highlighting local laws, such as exit bans and detainment in a growing tourist spot. In a more recent warning, the State Department alerted Americans to entry refusals in their most visited European destination….
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham maintains that a poll is ‘off the table’ as there isn’t enough popular support for Northern Ireland to leave the UK. United States President Donald Trump has said that a unified Ireland would be “fantastic”, in remarks made during a visit to Dublin that were not welcomed by government ministers…
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Donald Trump has triggered a major diplomatic row after claiming he would “love” to see a united Ireland. The US president claimed Irish reunification was inevitable, adding it “may…
About three months after Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited Central Asia, momentum is building for closer economic ties between the city and the region, with potential cooperation extending beyond finance to tourism, professional services, mining, agriculture and digital infrastructure. Government officials and senior figures from the industrial, investment and financial sectors discussed…
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at Chennai airport on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay embarked on an official visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday night, his first overseas trip after assuming office, with the objective of attracting new investments to the State in advanced manufacturing, automobiles and electric…