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American teen who solo-traveled to 118 countries reveals how he did it, where has the best food – and the tropical island that bored him

American teen who solo-traveled to 118 countries reveals how he did it, where has the best food – and the tropical island that bored him

Arjun Malaviya set off from his home in California on his 17th birthday with the aim of ‘seeing the world alone, before turning 20’. He spoke to US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill about his epic odyssey, revealing the country where he rode a scooter on an airport runway, where has the best food... and the places that disappointed

Long time no see! Turkmen President Berdimuhamedov lands in Tianjin as world leaders gather for landmark SCO summit

Long time no see! Turkmen President Berdimuhamedov lands in Tianjin as world leaders gather for landmark SCO summit

"President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow landed in Tianjin on Sunday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) 2025 summit. Footage shows Chinese officials, soldiers and performers greeting the politician on the tarmac. He is later seen walking towards vehicles and then departing in a diplomatic motorcade. The 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping, is scheduled to take place from August 31 through September 1. The upcoming meeting promises to be the largest in history. Leaders from more than 20 countries and representatives of international organisations have confirmed their participation. They will discuss economic co-operation on technology, innovation and artificial intelligence, as well as issues of regional security and sustainable development. The SCO brings together 10 member states, 14 dialogue partners and two observer countries. China also holds its landmark 80th anniversary Victory Parade in Beijing on September 3, attended by many world leaders and dignitaries."

Saudia Boeing 787 at Heathrow delayed after unruly passenger deploys emergency slide during taxi

Saudia Boeing 787 at Heathrow delayed after unruly passenger deploys emergency slide during taxi

Crew member assaulted and emergency slide triggered as security intervenes at London airport. London, August 28 — A Saudia Airlines Boeing 787-10 was disrupted at London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday when a passenger assaulted a crew member and triggered the deployment of an emergency evacuation slide, officials confirmed. The incident occurred while Flight SV120, bound […] The post Saudia Boeing 787 at Heathrow delayed after unruly passenger deploys emergency slide during taxi appeared first on AIRLIVE .

‘I’m holding his political wake’: the trumpeter waiting to mark Bolsonaro’s judgment day

‘I’m holding his political wake’: the trumpeter waiting to mark Bolsonaro’s judgment day

Brazil’s ex-president is expected to be convicted over failed coup – and Fabiano Leitão, who has provoked him for years, is ready When Jair Bolsonaro was Brazil’s far-right president, the guerrilla trumpeter Fabiano Leitão would stalk him around the capital, Brasília, to taunt him with renditions of the anti-fascist anthem Bella Ciao . In March, when Bolsonaro was charged with plotting a coup, Leitão changed his tune and began provoking the ex-president by serenading him with Chopin’s Funeral March. “It symbolises his political demise, which is what we want to see,” said the 46-year-old musician. Continue reading...