How are the world’s biggest airlines responding to US-Iran conflict?
Flight paths are shifting and cancellations are piling up as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
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Want to live your best life? These are the world’s 10 most liveable cities in 2025
Japan and Canada get a mention in the Top 10 too.
A biologist explores Pilbara — Over 3.6 billion years old and home to the world’s oldest lifeforms
Australia is home to an extraordinary share of Earth’s biodiversity. Of the 600,000 to 700,000 native species found across the continent and surrounding seas, around 85% of plant species and 50% of marsupials exist nowhere else on Earth.
Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, positioning the Australian airline to re-enter long-haul international routes. The deal awaits regulatory approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board.
Is Australia getting a new domestic airline? Here’s what we know so far
Australia’s domestic aviation landscape may be poised for a shake-up with Melbourne-based carrier Koala Airlines aiming to fill the void following the collapse of budget airlines Rex and Bonza.
Passenger dies after ‘severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight—Here’s how rare such casualties are
Flight attendants have accounted for most turbulence-related injuries in recent decades.
Inside Saudi Arabia’s US$800 billion tourism moonshot
The Middle East kingdom is on massive building spree—creating private islands, luxury hotels, theme parks, cruise ports, even a desert ski resort. The question remains: If they build it, who will come?
‘When Lachlan calls, you answer’: Inside this Murdoch-backed luggage giant
Athan Didaskalou and Richard Li, the co-founders of prestige luggage brand, July, started the business after tossing up a number of product ideas in categories primed for a shake-up. Five years later, July – the premium, design and innovation-focused luggage brand – is one of the fastest growing companies in a category that up until five years ago, was an outdated, dying category.
Asia’s billionaires ramp up hotel investments amid post-pandemic travel boom
Singapore’s robust travel rebound has captured the attention of many of the region’s richest hoteliers.
Through airport security in 30 seconds? This Aussie company could make it a reality
Micro-X is developing an automated screening process that could save time and minimise stress, but it’s likely to be expensive.