Despite China’s border reopening a year ago and the relaxation of strict Covid-19 restrictions, the return of foreign travelers to the country has been sluggish, with numbers still more than 60% below pre-pandemic levels. According to the National Immigration Administration, China recorded 35.5 million entries and exits by foreign nationals in 2023, a significant increase … Read more
Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced an unexpected turn of events as his return journey from Davos took an unforeseen detour due to a reported critical failure related to an oxygen leak on his Boeing 737. Blinken, along with his entourage, had initially boarded the modified Boeing 737 jet in Zurich after participating in a … Read more
Ski resorts, dependent on the pristine allure of snow, find themselves grappling with the escalating scarcity of this essential commodity. The impact of climate change on snow reliability, particularly in lower altitude resorts, has led to a growing reliance on unconventional methods to secure sufficient coverage and attract visitors at the onset of each season. … Read more