Two cruise passengers drown in separate incidents at Carnival’s new Bahamas resort

The incidents have raised concerns over guest safety protocols at newly developed private cruise destinations catering to an ageing passenger demographic

Wildfires rage across Europe

The Iberian Peninsula and the Balkans battle devastating blazes as emergency services work to contain them

Nepal to waive climbing fees on 97 Himalayan peaks

The mountains are not currently popular climbing destinations, and are located in Nepal’s remote and poorly developed western provinces

Governments urge against all travel to Burkina Faso

The US, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have issued the highest-level travel advisories for the West African country due to rising threats from terrorism, armed conflict, and widespread instability

Healix International opens new Australian office

The company has chosen Melbourne for its “strong economy, skilled workforce, and regional connectivity”

Over 7,000 cases of chikungunya virus reported in China

Guangdong province has recorded the highest number of cases of the mosquito-borne virus, prompting authorities to implement emergency containment measures