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45 Countries Nigerians Can Travel To Without A Visa In 2025
The Nigerian passport, ranked 94th globally and 43rd in Africa by the 2025 Henley Passport Index, now gives citizens access to 45 destinations worldwide. While mobility still lags behind European and North American counterparts, Nigerians can...

How to watch Man City vs Tottenham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels
The Man City vs Tottenham live stream is a heavyweight clash this early in the Premier League 2025/26 season, not least after the sides won their respective opening fixtures 4-0 and 3-0. City purred in winning by four goals at Wolves. An Erling...

Japan’s Ties to Pacific Island Nations Have New Significance 80 Years after World War II, as U.S.-China Rivalry in Region Grows
The Yomiuri Shimbun Then Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, front center, welcomes Pacific leaders in Tokyo at the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in 2024. By Yuko Mukai 8:00 JST, August 23, 2025 Eighty years ago, Japan lost its...
Niue announces quarantine-free travel dates for New Zealand
After keeping Covid at the borders for two years, Niue has announced its plans to ease MIQ protocols for travellers. From 11 July, travellers will be allowed to visit without having to enter quarantine or self-isolate. This is step three of a...

Visa-Free Entry: 44 Countries Lebanese Passport-Holders Can Travel To Hassle-Free
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Want to travel to the chilly mountains of Georgia or roam amongst Rwanda's impeccable wildlife? Lebanese passport-holders can do it all as citizens of the Middle Eastern country can now travel to 44 nations across the...

Evolution Travel Collective announces partnership with Omniche Holidays
Evolution Travel Collective has announced partnership with Brisbane-based wholesaler Omniche Holidays to deliver South Pacific expertise to Aussie agencies. This partnership sees ETC’s experienced business development managers represent Omniche...

Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...

Earthquake, tsunami: travellers warned to follow evacuation advice in US, Japan, Pacific
The warnings are also in place for Pacific Islands including Philippines, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue and Palau. Also affected are Marshall Islands, Guam, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Fiji, Micronesia, Solomon Islands, Cook...

Canada has issued tsunami travel warnings for 38 countries after a massive Pacific earthquake
Canadians heading to dozens of destinations across the Pacific Rim are now being warned to take extra precautions — or reconsider their travel plans altogether — after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Russia on Tuesday night....

Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office Release Key Insights from Niue Community Attitude Survey
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), has completed the Community Attitudes Survey (CAS) for Niue, delivering important insights into public sentiment around tourism development and its...

Pacific Tourism Organisation and Vanuatu Tourism Organisation Release 2024 Visitor Data to Drive Tourism Growth
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) and with support from the Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics, is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 International Visitor Survey (IVS) Report—an...

Pacific Tourism Organisation Releases Tourism Data Reports in Cooperation with Tourism Solomons
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons and with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MTC) and the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO), released the completed 2024 International...

59 Visa Free Countries For Indians To Travel To After The Passport Rank Upgrade
9July 25, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – These visa free countries for Indians in 2025 have made it easier than ever to travel around the world. International trips are no longer just dreams for Indians. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for...

How to watch Bundesliga 2025/26: live stream guide, TV channels and free streams
2025/26's Bundesliga live streams see Bayern Munich set out to defend their crown, as the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig try to stop them. Below we have all the information on how to watch Bundesliga 2025/26 season...

How Fisheries Shaped Taiwan’s Pacific Diplomacy: A Case Study from Australia
Written by Jess Marinaccio. Image credit: Fishing boats near Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan by the author. With the Kuomintang’s retreat to Taiwan in 1949, the Republic of China (ROC) became a fishing nation. Although claiming to control all of...

Argentina vs New Zealand streams: How to watch Rugby Championship 2025 rugby live online from anywhere
This weekend's Argentina vs New Zealand live stream sees the Pumas and All Blacks kick off their Rugby Championship 2025 campaigns, with the hosts hoping to seal their first ever crown and the All Blacks eager to extend their record nine titles....

Philippines Grants Visa-Free Entry To Indians: Check Full List Of Visa-Free Countries You Can Visit
Last Updated:August 06, 2025, 16:07 IST Countries that offer visa-free access to Indian passport holders allow them to travel without the need to apply for visa in advance, making the journey more convenient Here’s a look at the list of visa-free...

Philippines grants visa-free entry to Indians, New Delhi to give free e-visa to Filipinos
In a significant move to enhance tourism and foster closer people-to-people ties, the Philippines has announced visa-free entry for Indian passport holders. In a reciprocal gesture, India has decided to offer free e-visas to tourists from the...

How to watch Rugby Championship 2025: free live streams and key dates
Watch Rugby Championship 2025 live streams with the Springboks taking on the challenge for their title from the Wallabies, All Blacks and Pumas between this August and October. Below we have all the info on how to watch Rugby Championship from...

Stronger ties benefit Pacific island nations
Fijian students try their hands at Chinese calligraphy on April 15 during an event celebrating the United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20, in Suva, the capital of the Pacific island country. GAO XIN/XINHUA This summer, Basi...