Death toll in southern China highway collapse rises to 48
The death toll in a highway collapse in southern China has risen to 48, as emergency teams continue efforts to recover cars from the scene.
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Dubai begins construction of ‘world’s largest’ airport
Dubai has started work on a $35bn airport terminal that is set to have the world’s largest capacity upon completion. Dubai’s Prime Minister and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the new terminal would be five times the size of the current Dubai International Airport and handle up to 260 million passengers annually.
Dubai Airport operations suspended due to severe storms and flooding
Heavy rains and strong winds hit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) turning streets into rivers and even submerging the runway at Dubai Airport. Dubai Airport’s operations were suspended due to the severe storm, which impacted aircraft arrivals and departures.
The World’s Top City Destinations for 2023
International travel continued to make a strong recovery, with the number of trips projected to reach 1.3 billion by the end of 2023 – generating around $1.7 trillion in global tourism spending