Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk CARDIFF — The Welsh Government has formally approved a new policy allowing councils to introduce a tourist tax starting in 2027, in a landmark move designed to strengthen local services and revive the Welsh language. Visitors over 18 staying in hotels, B&Bs, or

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in culture, tourism, and heritage through a series of strategic agreements signed in Beijing on Sunday. Pakistan’s Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Heritage, Huzaifa Rehman, met with Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gao Zheng, to discuss a robust

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk TEL AVIV — Israel’s national carrier El Al Airlines announced on Sunday that it had received approximately 25,000 requests to leave the country within just 24 hours, amid escalating regional instability following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. According to Reuters, El Al said

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk WASHINGTON — The US Department of State has issued a global security advisory, warning American citizens to remain vigilant and exercise increased caution amid growing international unrest following the recent US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In an official post shared on the

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk Ecuador has officially ended visa-free airport transit for passport holders from 45 visa-required countries, mandating the use of a Transit Visa (Visa de Transeúnte) even for brief airport layovers—part of new security measures aimed at combating illegal migration and organized crime. Effective June

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk China has officially expanded its 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit policy to include citizens from 55 countries, aiming to strengthen international travel, business cooperation, and tourism. The policy took effect on Thursday, marking a significant step in China’s post-pandemic recovery strategy. The expanded visa-free

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk The 71st session of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, uniting regional tourism leaders to strengthen cooperation and drive sustainable and innovative growth across the continent, as Europe sees a surge in international travel. The high-level meeting came as

Labour to Tighten Immigration with English Tests and 10-Year Settlement Delay Amid Rising Reform UK Support   Report by Safarti Tarjuman International Desk Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil a sweeping immigration overhaul on Monday, introducing new English language requirements and restricting care home recruitment from abroad in

Asia-Pacific Tourism Sector Eyes Sustainable Future as UN Tourism UN Tourism has convened leaders from across Asia and the Pacific in Jakarta to chart a forward-looking path for tourism development, with a focus on resilience, sustainability, and innovation. The 37th Joint Meeting of the Commission for Asia and the Pacific

UK Imposes Ban on EU Meat and Dairy Imports to Prevent Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak   British holidaymakers returning from European getaways will now have to leave behind their favorite cured meats and cheeses, as the UK government has officially banned personal imports of meat and dairy products from EU countries. The