Apple says iPhone supplies hurt by anti-virus curbs in China
Diplomat Times (Beijing) — Apple Inc. is warning customers they’ll have to wait longer to get its latest iPhone models after anti-virus restrictions were imposed on a contractor’s factory in central China.
Virus Outbreak China Apple Photo Credit : Associated Press
The company announcement Sunday gave no details but said the factory operated by Foxconn in the central city of Zhengzhou is “operating at significantly reduced capacity.”
“We now expect lower iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments than we previously anticipated,” the company said. “Customers will experience longer wait times to receive their new products.”
Foxconn Technology Group said earlier it imposed anti-virus measures on the factory in Zhengzhou following virus outbreaks. Apple and Foxconn previously hadn’t responded to questions about how iPhone production might be affected.
Last week, access to the industrial zone where the factory is located was suspended for one week following a surge in infections in Zhengzhou and the departure of workers from the factory.
“We are working closely with our supplier to return to normal production levels while ensuring the health and safety of every worker,” Apple said.
Actor Varun Dhawan became a victim of Vestibular Hypofunction, it was difficult to even stand ;
Diplomat Times (Bollywood) – Actor Varun Dhawan, son of famous Bollywood director David Dhawan and making his new identity in the industry with movies like Badlapur, October, is currently in the promotion of Bhediya Movie Promotion. are engaged. During this, he revealed that he was suffering from Vestibular Hypofunction.
While talking in a media conclave, Varun Dhawan also said that I was pushing myself a lot after the pandemic. Which became the cause of this disease. Due to this the balance of the body started deteriorating. However, now Varun Dhawan is fine. But people are searching this disease a lot on the internet. So you should also know the symptoms of vestibular hypofunction including its causes and prevention measures.
What is Vestibular Hypofunction ?
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According to Hopkins Medicine, Bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH) is a disorder that occurs when the inner ear part of your balance system stops working properly. The vestibular system is present in your inner ear that works together with the eyes and muscles to keep them balanced. But when it does not work properly, it starts sending wrong messages to the brain as a person starts having many problems.
Symptoms of vestibular hypofunction :
According to the NHS, the symptoms of vestibular hypofunction depend on the cause, but most people experience dizziness, nausea, and poor balance. Apart from this, there may also be difficulty in walking in crowded places or dark rooms. Along with this, there is also a feeling of fast moving things around which can be uncomfortable.
This problem is caused by vestibular hypofunction
Vestibular hypofunction causes persistent dizziness, difficulty walking and driving. Also there is difficulty in falling, walking in the dark or on uneven surfaces. Also, there may be trouble in learning and finding a way.
Why is vestibular hypofunction disorder ?
Vestibular hypofunction disorders can be the result of medications, infections, and poor circulation to the ear. Apart from this, this problem can also occur due to accumulation of calcium debris in your semi-muscular canal and head injury.
How is vestibular hypofunction diagnosed?
Ear, nose and throat specialist can diagnose it with the help of some tests. This includes hearing test, vision test, blood test, imaging test of brain, clinical test of balance etc.
Source : India Today Group
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always contact your doctor for more details.
Crysencio Summerville completes comeback for hosts in seven-goal thriller at Elland Road
Crysencio Summerville was the match-winner again for Leeds as they came from 3-1 down to beat Bournemouth 4-3 in a blockbuster Premier League match at Elland Road.
Diplomat Times (Sports) – After his late winner against Liverpool at Anfield last week, Summerville raced beyond the Bournemouth defense after being slipped through by substitute Wilfried Gnonto and calmly slotted the ball beyond Mark Travers (84) to seal a memorable victory for Jesse Marsch’s side.
After his late winner against Liverpool at Anfield last week, Summerville raced beyond the Bournemouth defence after being slipped through by substitute Wilfried Gnonto and calmly slotted the ball beyond Mark Travers (84) to seal a memorable victory for Jesse Marsch’s side.
In a thrilling encounter in West Yorkshire, Rodrigo’s early penalty (3) was cancelled out by a Marcus Tavernier strike (7), before Philip Billing gave Bournemouth a 2-1 lead (19) at half-time.
Dominic Solanke then scored his 50th league goal three minutes after the break (48) to put the visitors 3-1 up, but Leeds hit back in remarkable fashion to secure back-to-back Premier League wins. They rise to 12th. Bournemouth drop to 16th.
Player ratingsLeeds: Meslier (6), Kristensen (6), Koch (6), Cooper (7), Struijk (7),
Adams (6), Roca (6), Harrison (6), Aaronson (6), Summerville (7), Rodrigo (7).Subs: Gnonto (8), Greenwood (8), Gelhardt (n/a), Ayling (n/a).Bournemouth: Travers (6), Smith (6), Mepham (6), Senesi (6), Fredericks (6), Cook
(6), Lerma (6), Billing (7), Tavernier (7), Solanke (7), Moore (6).Subs: Stacey (6), Rothwell (n/a), Stanislas (n/a).Player of the match: Sam Greenwood.
How Leeds produced stunning comeback
Leeds made a flying start and took the lead through Rodrigo’s third-minute penalty. Marcos Senesi sent Summerville tumbling in the penalty area inside the opening 60 seconds and Rodrigo converted his seventh league goal of the season from the spot.
Bournemouth equalised four minutes later in their first attack. Robin Koch could only head Billing’s cross onto the back post and the unmarked Tavernier side-footed a volley into the bottom corner.
Rodrigo scored the game’s opening goal from the penalty spot in the third minute. Photo Credit : Skysports
Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier turned Jefferson Lerma’s header over the crossbar as Bournemouth swarmed into the ascendancy and they silenced Elland Road with a second goal in the 18th minute. Meslier blocked Tavernier’s effort, but the ball rebounded to the Bournemouth winger and he played it back to Billing, who smashed the visitors into a 2-1 lead from just inside the area.
Kieffer Moore spurned a gilt-edged chance to extend the Cherries’ lead when he shot tamely at Meslier from in front of goal, with Leeds all at sea again at the back after another swift counter-attack.
Bournemouth caught Leeds out in transition once more three minutes into the second half and doubled their lead. Tavernier was afforded too much space on the left and his low cross was turned home by Solanke to put the visitors 3-1 ahead.
Substitute Sam Greenwood pulled a goal back for Leeds to make it 3-2 . Photo Credit : Skysports
Marsch sent on Greenwood for Marc Roca soon after and that paid dividends as the substitute curled home an excellent finish from 20 yards after Pascal Struijk’s shot had been blocked.
Rodrigo blazed a chance high and wide as Leeds swept forward in search of an equaliser before skipper Cooper raised the roof by heading home Greenwood’s 68th-minute corner.
Jack Stacey was a whisker away from firing Bournemouth back in front just moments after replacing Ryan Fredericks as a typically topsy-turvy game at Elland Road hung in the balance.
Russian club : 13 dead and 9 injures after drunk soldier shoots flare gun inside Russian club: investigation underway
Diplomat Times (Moscow) – At least 13 people died and nine were injured in a Russian nightclub in Kostroma on Friday night after a drunken soldier, most likely a reservist, fired a flare gun inside the club, burning it down and causing the roof of the building to completely collapse.
In video footage posted on social media, people can be heard shouting while what appears to be a large cloud of thick smoke expands outwards from a fire on the ceiling.
Authorities detained a suspect and charged him with “causing death by negligence of two or more persons” and “improper provision of services” in accordance with Russian law, according to an official statement.
The suspect, who fired the flare gun after a mass brawl broke out involving himself and an unknown number of other partygoers in the “Polygon” nightclub, confessed to law enforcement on Saturday, according to Tass.
According to local reports, after a conflict broke out between some of the partygoers it quickly escalated to a mass brawl, during which a yet-unidentified man reached for a hunting flare signal gun and fired it several times inside the premises.
“The man who fired a flare gun at the Polygon club, which caused a fire, confessed to the crime. He explained that a conflict which broke out in the club was the cause for his actions,” a local law enforcement spokesperson said.
Kostroma and the Polygon club
Military personnel often came to the Polygon club as it was located next to the Russian Military Academy of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection, as well as a stationed military unit.
Kostroma, a city of about 260,000 inhabitants, lies about 300 kilometers northeast of Moscow, and the fire in the club broke out at around 2 a.m. local time.
It was extinguished only about five and a half hours later, causing the roof to collapse and the place to be almost completely destroyed. About 250 people were evacuated from the building after the fire broke out.
the “Polygon” club is owned by the deputy of the regional duma, Ikhtiyar Mirzoev, according to E1.RU.
Benjamin Netanyahu, win majority and become Israel’s 9th prime minister.
PM serves in office from 2009 and is currently serving his 4th term in the position which he also held from 1996-1999. Netanyahu previously served as Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Minister of Finance, Foreign Minister, Leader of the Opposition and is current the Chairman of the ruling Likud party.
Diplomat Times (Jerusalem) – Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secured a majority of parliamentary seats in the country’s fifth election in four years.
Netanyahu and his right-wing allies won a total of 64 seats of parliament’s 120 seats. His own Likud party won 32 seats, while ultra-Orthodox parties secured 18 seats, and a far-right alliance won 14 seats, the Israeli electoral commission said on Thursday.
It means that the country’s longest-serving prime minister will reenter office at the head of what many expect will be the most right-wing government in Israel’s 74-year-history.
Caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid, possibly Netanyahu’s staunchest rival in the election, congratulated him Thursday and instructed his staff to prepare an organized transition of power.
“The state of Israel comes before any political consideration,” the AP news agency quoted the centrist Lapid as saying. “I wish Netanyahu success for the sake of the people of Israel and the state of Israel.”
Lapid’s opposition bloc secured 51 seats, the electoral commission said.
Netanyahu’s outright majority is projected to end a turbulent era in Israeli politics. However, the 73-year-old Netanyahu still faces charges of corruption, which he has consistently denied.
What will the future government look like?
After receiving the electoral commission’s final vote count, President Isaac Herzog will next week give Netanyahu 42 days to form a government.
Likud’s most likely senior partner is expected to be the Religious Zionism party. The far-right party, which doubled its seats in parliament since the last election, is set on controlling Israel’s security portfolio.
The party’s anti-Arab leader Itamar Ben-Gvir is eying the post of Public Security Minister, which would allow him control over Israeli police.
“The time has come to impose order here. The time has come for there to be a landlord,” Ben-Gvir tweeted Thursday in a commentary on the latest reported stabbing attack targeting an Israeli.
Bezalel Smotrich, another party leader and West Bank settler, hopes to become defense minister.
International reactions
Israeli allies have commented on the likely makeup of the future Israeli government.
The US State Department said it hoped Israeli officials would respect “the values of an open, democratic society.” Britain, meanwhile, called on all politicians to “refrain from inflammatory language” and respect minorities.
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Congratulate and tweet ” Mazel Tov my friend @netanyahu for your electoral success. I look forward to continuing our joint efforts to deepen the India-Israel strategic partnership.
New Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Hungary’s Viktor Orban, a longstanding Netanyahu ally, were quick to congratulate the new Israeli prime minister.
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was “important to see real democracy in action” and that Ukraine and Israel “share common values and challenges that now require effective cooperation.” Ukraine has been hoping to secure more explicit support such as weapons deliveries from Israel, which has fostered comparatively friendly ties with Russia since the Cold War.
N. Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over South :
North Korea hates such displays of American military might at close range.
Diplomat Times (SEOUL) -North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapons demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, as the United States sent two supersonic bombers streaking over South Korea in a dueling display of military might that underscored rising tensions in the region.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the four short-range missiles fired from a North Korean western coastal area around noon flew about 130 kilometers (80 miles) toward the country’s western sea.
The North has test-fired more than 30 missiles this week, including an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday that triggered evacuation alerts in northern Japan, and flew large numbers of warplanes inside its territory in an angry reaction to a massive combined aerial exercise between the United States and South Korea.
The South Korean military said two B-1B bombers trained with four U.S. F-16 fighter jets and four South Korean F-35 jets during the last day of the “Vigilant Storm” joint air force drills that wraps up Saturday. It marked the first time since December 2017 that the bombers were deployed to the Korean Peninsula. The exercise involved around 240 warplanes, including advanced F-35 fighter jets from both countries.
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry late Friday described the country’s military actions this week as an appropriate response to the exercise, which it called a display of U.S. “military confrontation hysteria.” It said North Korea will respond with the “toughest counteraction” to any attempts by “hostile forces” to infringe on its sovereignty or security interests.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the participation of the B-1Bs in the joint drills demonstrated the allies’ readiness to “sternly respond” to North Korean provocations and the U.S. commitment to defend its ally with the full range of its military capabilities, including nuclear.
B-1B flyovers had been a familiar show of force during past periods of tensions with North Korea, including the North’s provocative run in nuclear and long-range missile tests in 2017. But the flyovers had been halted in recent years as the United States and South Korea stopped their large-scale exercises to support the former Trump administration’s diplomatic efforts with North Korea and because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The allies resumed their large-scale training this year after North Korea dialed up its weapons testing to a record pace, exploiting a divide in the U.N. Security Council over Russia’s war on Ukraine as a window to accelerate arms development.
North Korea hates such displays of American military might at close range. The North has continued to describe the B-1B as a “nuclear strategic bomber” although the plane was switched to conventional weaponry in the mid-1990s.
Thursday’s launches came after the North fired more than 20 missiles on Wednesday, the most in a single day. Those launches came after North Korean senior military official Pak Jong Chon issued a veiled threat of a nuclear conflict with the United States and South Korea over their joint drills, which the North says are rehearsals for a potential invasion.
South Korea also on Friday scrambled about 80 military aircraft after tracking about 180 flights by North Korean warplanes inside North Korean territory. The South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the North Korean warplanes were detected in various areas inland and along the country’s eastern and western coasts, but did not come particularly close to the Koreas’ border. The South Korean military spotted about 180 flight trails from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., but it wasn’t immediately clear how many North Korean planes were involved and whether some may have flown more than once.
Source : ABC NEWS, AFP, Kim Tong-Hyung, South Korean Defense Ministry | By Diplomat Times World
The Best Honeymoon Destinations around the world of 2022-2023
Diplomat Times (DT World) – Once the wedding is over, many couples look forward to celebrating their newlywed status on their honeymoon. It is the first trip after the big ‘I do’ and one of the only ones that you hope never to repeat. And there are few better ways to celebrate than to enjoy some luxurious, tropical tranquility. Lucky for you, our team of Travel Experts have been planning honeymoons for years – their own included – so have the inside track on the world’s most romantic, tropical spots and how to get there. From intimate island dinners and overwater villas to wild stargazing and twilight safari walks, our team are here to ensure you celebrate nuptial bliss in absolute style.
1. Bora Bora, (Tahiti) French Polynesia
2. Bali, Indonesia
3. Santorini, Greece
4. Tulum, Mexico
5. La Digue, Seychelles
6. Meeru Island, Maldives
8. Amalfi Coast, Italy
9. Kauai, Hawaii
10. Antananarivo,Madagascar
#Bora Bora (Tahiti) French Polynesia
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Bora Bora located in Tahiti. Tahiti has a long and rich history. The islands were first settled by migrating Polynesians as early as 500BC. They were later discovered by European explorers during the 16th century and eventually colonized by France. Now officially known as French Polynesia, Tahiti is an autonomous overseas country of the French Republic.
Tahitian Culture
Tahitians inherited a rich and vibrant culture from their ancient ancestors. Polynesian artistry—which includes weaving, woodcarving, and tattooing—is grounded in the mythology of that heritage. Each sacred tradition tells a colorful story about life, love, and their enduring relationship with nature.
The islands of Tahiti are a geographical marvel. Believed to have formed from a series of underwater volcanic eruptions, they emerged millions of years ago from the depths of the ocean. Seemingly untouched by time, the islands today are still as beautiful as ever.
#Bali, Indonesia
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Tanah Known as the romantic island located in Bali. Tanah Lot means (“Land in the Sea)” in the Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) North West of Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.
The best time to visit Tanah Lot is during Odalan, which is celebrated every 210 days. The rituals usually takes place near the Galungan and Kuningan festivities on the holy day known as Buddha Cemeng Langkir. On this day you will see rows of Balinese women gracefully carrying offerings on their head to pray at the temple of Tanah Lot. The tourist area of Tanah Lot near the rock is very well managed for visitors. It has a parking area, toilets, art shops, restaurants, hotel, open stage, tourist information center, security and safety services.
There are many restaurants here where you can enjoy a sumptuous breakfast or lunch, while enjoying the panorama. Experience the serenity of the tropical sun slowly disappearing beyond the horizon into the wide open ocean, an incredible sight to treasure all your life.
Get There
Tanah Lot is located around 30 km away from Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar. Coming from Denpasar on the main highway and arriving in the town of Kediri, you will certainly not miss the large sign at the main intersection announcing the southwest turn to Pura Tanah Lot. To reach the temple of Tanah Lot you will need to cross some dry land then climb a hill to reach the site of the temple.
#Santorini, Greece
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Known for its brilliant sunsets, rich Greek food and romantic hotels, Santorini, Greece, is almost tailor-made for newlyweds. Honeymooners can lounge on red and black sand beaches before taking in the ruins at Ancient Akrotiri and Ancient Thira.
The island is actually a group of islands consisting of Thira, Thirassia, Aspronissi, Palea and Nea Kameni in the southernmost part of the Cyclades.
Santorini’s volcano is one of the few active volcanoes on Greek and European land The islands that form Santorini came into existence as a result of intensive volcanic activity; twelve huge eruptions occurred, one every 20,000 years approximately, and each violent eruption caused the collapse of the volcano’s central part creating a large crater (caldera). The volcano, however, managed to recreate itself over and over again.
Get There
There are two ways to access Santorini from Athens, the capital of Greece. You can travel either by plane (Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”) or by ferryboat (Piraeus Port). There are also links between Santorini and other Greek islands.
The flight is the quickest, easiest and most direct way as it lasts more or less 40 minutes and you can book your tickets in advance. It is more expensive, of course, than the ferry. The National Airport of Santorini is situated on the east side of the island, in Kamari village, at a distance of 5 kilometers from the capital Fira. To get to Fira you can take a taxi or a bus from the station outside the airport and from the capital, there are connections to the rest of the settlements. Additionally, there is the option of a charter flight half-yearly and some European airlines provide direct flights to Santorini.
#Tulum, Mexico
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Known for its brilliant sunsets, rich Greek food and romantic hotels, Santorini, Greece, is almost tailor-made for newlyweds. Honeymooners can lounge on red and black sand beaches before taking in the ruins at Ancient Akrotiri and Ancient Thira.
The Tulum beach strip is a small road that runs the length of the beach and leads you to the arch, which is the access to the Sian Ka’an biosphere. You can find accommodation on both the beach side and across the road. This area has a very relaxed, bohemian feel to it. Almost everything is accessible on foot in the main area, and bicycles are available for rent.
Accommodation will range from camp sites to budget and luxury cabanas.
The beach is public the whole way along and you can find many options where you can dine or enjoy a drink with the sand between your toes.
Get There
Tulum is located approximately 81 miles [131 km] from Cancun.
While it is the most expensive option, the most efficient way to get to Tulum from Cancun is by taxi. Taxi services in Cancun are door-to-door and are equipped with air-conditioning. Some even offer the ability to pay with plastic. (Though cash, and particularly pesos, is preferred.)
The drive from Cancun to Tulum is just under two hours, along a single highway: Mexico Highway 307, which is the main tourist corridor that connects Cancun all the way down the coast to the capital city of Chetumal, which sits on the border of Belize.
Rates from the Cancun International Airport are often upwards of $100 one-way. Rates from downtown Cancun will be around $120 or higher. You can arrange for the taxi to wait for you while you visit the ruins, but that will run the rate even higher, so it might be best to take a taxi there and a separate one for the return.
Finally, the cheapest way to get from Cancun to Tulum is via Mexico’s incredibly reliable bus system. The ADO bus network is safe, clean, comfortable, reliable, and, most importantly, cheap. There are daily buses between both the Cancun airport and Tulum, as well as between downtown Cancun and Tulum.
#La Digue, Seychelles
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La Digue is an island in the Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean off East Africa. It’s known for its beaches, like Anse Source d’Argent, dotted with granite boulders, on the west coast. To the south, isolated Anse Bonnet Carré Beach, with calm, shallow water, is accessible only on foot, as is Anse Cocos Beach, in a protected bay on the east coast. La Digue’s diverse wildlife can be seen in the Veuve Nature.
With a population of only about 3,000, the Digueois pride themselves on using the bicycle as their main form of transport, unlike the bigger neighboring islands of Mahé and Praslin, which have seen more urban growth. For locals, a car is unnecessary and moving with bicycles has always been a way of life.
Get There
Seychelles International Airport, or Aéroport de la Pointe Larue in French, is the international airport of the Seychelles located on the island of Mahé near the capital city of Victoria. The airport is the home base and the head office of Air Seychelles and features several regional and long-haul routes due to its importance as the gateway to a major international leisure destination.
The most popular way to get to La Digue Island from Mahe is to take the fast ferry boat departing daily from Mahe. This boat is called Cat Cocos, it’s best to book it online in advance to secure a spot.
Ferry price: €60 for lower deck, €65 for Upper Deck, and €80 for Business Class
The journey departs from the Cat Cocos berth in Victoria, opposite the Orion Mall, approximately 9.5 kilometres north of the Mahe international airport. Traffic can get notoriously bad in Mahe heading north, especially in the morning, so give yourself adequate time to reach the ferry terminal. The website says you should aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
The Cat Cocos ferry takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach La Digue Island from Mahe. Click the link below to check times, availability and to book your ticket.
#Meeru Island, Maldives
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Meeru Island is an island on the easternmost tip of North Malé Atoll in the Maldives. It is located South West of Sri Lanka on the equator, some 50 kilometres from the capital Male.
Meeru Island Resort & Spa welcomes you to a tropical paradise of coconut palm trees, long stretches of white sandy beach, surrounded by sparkling clear, warm water in a turquoise lagoon and colorful coral reefs teeming with abundant marine life.
Much of this stunning Maldives Island remains untouched with its fringing coconut palm trees and abundant vegetation. The resort makes part of the very well known Maldivian concept of “One Island – One Resort” and is located in North Male Atoll . The island is 1200 meters long by 350 meters wide and about 32 hectares (80 acres).
Meeru is a multiple-award winning Resort in the Maldives and is rated as the top All Inclusive Resort with family-friendly facilities, personalized service and the comforts of a second home.
Get There
Meeru Island Resort & Spa is at a distance of 45 km from Male International Airport. The distance can be covered in 45-50 minutes approximately by Speedboat. To enjoy smooth transfers, it is better to update the resort about your flight schedules (Arrival and Departure). Also please remember that the last boat from Male Airport is available at 21:00 hours. Let’s see how much expense is for the travel to Resort from Male and vice versa.
Mandatory Transfer Cost for Round Trip for Meeru Island Resort & Spa:
Adult: US$ 170/ adult (inclusive of all taxes)
Child (2- 14 Years): US$ 85.00/child (inclusive of all taxes)
Infant (0-2 years): Free Transfers
#Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Known for its natural and architectural beauty, the Amalfi Coast is a prime choice for a romantic Mediterranean getaway. Travelers bask in the natural scenery, hike through small villages with picturesque sea views, and visit famous sites like the “Emerald Grotto” (Grotta dello Smeraldo), medieval churches, gardens, and museums. When you need some quiet time for just the two of you, there are a number of secluded hotels that offer oceanfront views and luxurious amenities.
Like the rest of the region, the Amalfi Coast has a Mediterranean climate, featuring warm summers and mild winters. It is located on the relatively steep southern shore of the Sorrentine Peninsula, leaving little room for rural and agricultural development. The only land route to the Amalfi Coast is the 40 kilometres (25 mi) long Amalfi Drive (Strada Statale 163) which runs along the coastline from the town of Vietri sul Mare in the east to Positano in the west. Thirteen municipalities are located on the Amalfi Coast, many of them centered on tourism.
Get There
The closest airport to the Amalfi Coast is Naples International Airport (NAP). To get from Naples to the Amalfi Coast, the Positano Tourism Board highly recommends arranging a private car transfer, especially if you’re taking a long flight to get to the coast. There is no direct public transportation between Naples and Positano. Renting a car and driving down the scenic coastal highway is also an option, but driving for long distances along sky-high, cliffside roads, especially in the heat, may prove uncomfortable for some drivers. Travelers can also reach the Amalfi Coast by train. From Naples, you take can the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento, Salerno or Vietri sul Mare, and then take a Sita bus to the nearest Amalfi town.
#Kauai, Hawaii
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In Hawaii, the Big Island is like the sometimes awkward older sibling. Forgotten in favor of adorable little brothers and sisters, her attributes are often glossed over. Maui is for fun and families. Oahu attracts surfers, partiers and outdoor adventurers. Kauai is for romance and luxury. And the Big Island is just … big.
Majestic is more accurate. Geographically unique, the Big Island boasts everything from black sand beaches to snow-covered peaks, from hardened lava deserts to steamy and lush rainforests. And it’s still growing. The Big Island’s trump card – the active, fire-spitting Kilauea volcano – has been increasing the island’s land mass since 1983. During the most recent eruption in May 2018, volcanic activity caused eruptions, earthquakes and the collapse of the Halemaumau crater. It’s true that if you arrived here hoping for a stereotypical Hawaiian getaway that’s full of luaus and a honeymoon-esque atmosphere, you’ve probably missed the mark. But the hiking trails and state parks that are here hold sights that no other Hawaiian island can boast of. And the beaches are colors you’ve probably never seen. If you’ve only got a short amount of time to explore the island, sign up for one of the best Hawaii tours to take advantage of the expertise of an in-the-know local.
Get There
When looking for ways to get to Kauai, the easiest and most efficient way to travel to the island is by plane. Direct flights are available from several different locations which will take you straight to Lihue Airport, Kauai.
There is only one commercial airport on Kauai island, which is Lihue airport, located on the east side of Kauai. With direct flights only from the US and Canada, if you are flying from another country you will have to jump on a connecting flight to get to Kauai.
#Antananarivo,Madagascar
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Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar, in the island’s Central Highlands. Overlooking the city, the Rova of Antananarivo palace complex was the center of the Merina kingdom from the 17th century. It features wooden houses and royal tombs. The pink baroque Andafiavaratra Palace sits in the nearby Haute Ville neighborhood. In the city center, heart-shaped Lake Anosy is ringed by jacaranda trees.
Get There
With limited direct flights, the best way of travelling to Madagascar from the UK, Ireland, North America, Australia and New Zealand is via Paris, Nairobi or Bangkok. There are direct flights to Madagascar from Johannesburg, which might not only suit visitors from South Africa but also be a handy connection hub for travelers from Australia and New Zealand. Most planes fly into Antananarivo, the capital, though a handful of French and Italian charter companies sometimes offer seasonal flights directly to Nosy Be from Paris and Milan. Read on for advice and tips on how to get to Madagascar.
The majority of flights to Madagascar go to Ivato International Airport at Antananarivo. The main airlines serving Ivato are Air Madagascar from Paris, Johannesburg and Bangkok; Air France from Paris; South African Airways and Airlink from Johannesburg; and Kenya Airways from Nairobi. Regional carriers Air Austral (Réunion), Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles and Comoros Aviation are useful for wider Indian Ocean travels. In addition, French and Italian charter companies sometimes offer seasonal flights from Paris and Milan to Nosy Be. Prices for flights to Madagascar vary widely, and are much higher during the key high-season holiday periods of late July and August and Christmas and New Year.
If you’d rather book your flights to Madagascar through an agent, Flight Centre is a low-airfair specialist, STA Travel are worldwide specialists in independent travel; and Trailfinders is one of the best-informed flight-booking agents for independent travellers. If you want to travel to Madagascar and feel good about it, North South Travel offers discounted fares worldwide and puts profits towards supporting projects in the developing world. If you’re using public transport, there’s an airport authority shuttle service to central Tana that stops at several hotels and terminates at the central station, Gare Soarano. Listen out for the regular announcements on the PA.
Bloomberg, San Francisco – Elon Musk plans to cut about 3,700 jobs at Twitter Inc or half of the company’s workforce in a bid to cut costs, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Twitter’s new owner will inform the staff affected on Friday, according to the report.
Bloomberg also reported that Musk intends to reverse the social media company’s existing work from anywhere policy and will require employees to work from office though some exceptions could be made.
Musk, in a tweet, had denied a New York Times report that said he was planning to lay off Twitter employees before Nov. 1 to avoid stock grants due on the day.
Reuters had reported earlier this week, citing sources that Musk plans to cut a quarter of Twitter’s workforce as part of a first round of layoffs at his recently acquired company.
His meeting with the head of Dera, Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon is also on cards during the visit.
Diplomat Times (Beas) –
The latest information received reveals that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Punjab on 5 November 2022. Top sources of BJP have confirmed the information. Reportedly, PM Modi will pay a visit to Dera Radha Soami at Beas. His meeting with the head of Dera, Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon is also on cards during the visit.
Radha Soami Satsang Beas where PM will be paying a visit is a spiritual organization and its main center is located on the Prime Minister Nbanks of Beas River.
On the same day i.e. November 5, 2022 PM Modi will also visit Himachal Pradesh where he will be addressing public meetings at Sundernagar, Mandi and Solan in view of Vidhan Sabha elections.
PM Modi’s last visit to Punjab was on October 13 when during his whole schedule of the visit to Himachal he spared 15-20 minutes at Adampur Airport.
Class 10 Student age of 14 allegedly gang raped in Gurugram
Gurugram – Police on Monday arrested two of the the five men accused of sexually abusing a Class 10 student after taking her to a hotel here on Saturday.
The accused in the gang rape case included the 14-year old girl’s friends, a police officer has said, reported NDTV.
The victim’s mother, who filed a complaint, told the police that when her daughter had left the house at around 12:30 pm on Saturday, she assumed that the girl had gone for walk to a park nearby. When the girl did not return for long, however, the worried mother searched for her but in vain. ” My daughter was found near the hotel at around 10 am on Sunday,” the mother told the police.
When asked where she had been throughout the night, the girl told her mother that she was taken to a hotel by two of her friends on a motorbike, adding that she was sexually abused at the hotel by the friends and three other men, said the police. The accused had also reportedly threatened to kill the girl if she informed anyone of the matter.
The accused – Mohit, Praveen, Sohil, Anshu, and Vikas- have been booked under sections of 376-D(gang rape), 506 (criminal intimidation) IPC and the POCSO Act, based on the complaint filed by the girl’s mother.
The medical examination of the girl was conducted at the civil hospital and the doctors confirmed rape, She was produced at a city court to record her statement, the police said.
