Attacks on Tankers in Mideast Surge, but Oil Exports Remain Steady

New York Times - Oct 15, 2026

Shipping operators are braving the Strait of Hormuz, but the risks are high and transportation costs have skyrocketed.

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AMAN PRIVATE JET EXPEDITIONS IN 2028

Oct 15, 2026

AMAN PRIVATE JET EXPEDITIONS IN 2028

In 2028, Aman and Remote Lands will mark another year of their long-standing collaboration with a series of five Private Jet Expeditions across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Limited to 16–18 guests, each journey combines stays at Aman sanctuaries with private aviation and carefully curated experiences, offering unrivalled access to places of cultural, spiritual and natural significance. From ancient temples and storied cities to breathtaking landscapes, the expeditions balance exploration with the privacy and serenity for which Aman is renowned.

Anguilla converts ILTM North America engagement into bookings and new business

Oct 15, 2026

Anguilla converts ILTM North America engagement into bookings and new business

The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) generated new inquiries and on-the-spot bookings while strengthening relationships with more than 70 luxury travel advisors during ILTM North America 2026 and related trade engagements in Nassau, the Bahamas. The event ran Sept. 28-Oct. 1 at Baha Mar.

Wagamama’s fish and chip ramen stirs up a storm online – and it all started with fake news

Oct 15, 2026

Wagamama’s fish and chip ramen stirs up a storm online – and it all started with fake news

As someone who lived in London in the late 2000s, when Asian food was not as popular, accessible or unburdened by tradition as it is now, Wagamama was one of the early options for a little taste of Japan. Founded in 1992 by Hong Kong-born British restaurateur Alan Yau Tak-wai, the Tokyo ramen bar-inspired restaurant quickly ballooned into a nationwide chain – despite the liberties it would take with flavour. I had forgotten about this brand until recently, when a little storm in a teacup began...

Today's National Dessert Day!!! Pick 12 Countries To Visit And I'll Give You A Lil' Sweet Treat To Make

Oct 15, 2026

Today's National Dessert Day!!! Pick 12 Countries To Visit And I'll Give You A Lil' Sweet Treat To Make

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'I paid thousands to a company for jobs that never came'

Oct 15, 2026

'I paid thousands to a company for jobs that never came'

Apurv Patel is one of several people who say they were promised job opportunities that did not appear.

Chung Yeung Festival in Hong Kong and beyond: traditions, history and how it’s celebrated

Oct 15, 2026

Chung Yeung Festival in Hong Kong and beyond: traditions, history and how it’s celebrated

Autumn is a popular season for hiking in Hong Kong, offering crisp air and sweeping vistas across the countryside. Yet beyond leisure, October brings a significant cultural occasion to climb the hills: the annual Chung Yeung Festival, which falls on October 18 this year. The name of the festival, which translates to “double yang” in Chinese, originates from its occurrence on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. This numerical alignment also gives the occasion its alternative title, the Double...

Way Too Many People Can't Pass A Simple Geography Test, And It's A Little Depressing

Oct 15, 2026

Way Too Many People Can't Pass A Simple Geography Test, And It's A Little Depressing

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We Know Exactly Which State You Should Live In Based On Your Personality

Oct 15, 2026

We Know Exactly Which State You Should Live In Based On Your Personality

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Graphics: China advances two-way opening-up of its financial markets

Oct 15, 2026

Graphics: China advances two-way opening-up of its financial markets

Graphics: China advances two-way opening-up of its financial markets

Style Edit: Chanel unveils 2027 J12 Boat Race trophies as women’s event turns 100

Oct 15, 2026

Style Edit: Chanel unveils 2027 J12 Boat Race trophies as women’s event turns 100

For a sporting event steeped in British tradition, the Boat Race has always been as much about ritual as competition. In 2027, that history will meet a distinctly Chanel interpretation, as the maison introduces new trophies for the winning Oxford and Cambridge crews, marking both a new chapter in its partnership with the race and the centenary of the first Women’s Boat Race. The 2027 edition will be the third year of the Chanel J12 Boat Race, with the maison serving as title sponsor and...

Bank of America Fined $1.2 Billion for Lax Money-Laundering Oversight

Oct 15, 2026

Bank of America Fined $1.2 Billion for Lax Money-Laundering Oversight

Federal regulators said the bank had waved through suspicious transactions without proper care.

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

Oct 15, 2026

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

As Starlink seeks permission to operate in India, a recent protest in New Delhi showed how quickly authorities can cut off mobile internet access.

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