Sanaa: The USnaval forces carried out three strikes on Hodeidah Airport in theYemeni Red Sea port city of Hodeidah on Saturday night, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.
Jakarta: Having recorded a peak number of Chinese tourists before the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia is optimistic about reaching that figure again soon, as the upward trend of Chinese tourist arrivals continues. With strong bilateral relations and increasing cooperation in various fields, both countries support greater mobility for their citizens. In the tourism sector, authorities in China and Indonesia have actively collaborated through exhibitions, promotions, and other initiatives to boost tourism and encourage travel between the two nations. Indonesia received the highest number of Chinese tourists in 2018, with a total of 2,139,161 visitors, official data showed. Indonesia saw a significant rebound in Chinese tourist arrivals, reaching 787,924 in 2023. The positive trend continued, with the number of Chinese visitors rising to 1,198,582 in 2024. Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun said that Indonesia aims to welcome 2 million Chinese visitors this year, citing an increasing number of direct flights between the two countries. Chinese tourists were interested in traveling to Indonesia, as reflected in the "Best Island Destination" award given to Indonesia by the Chinese version of travel magazine "Travel and Leisure". "The award reaffirms Indonesia's strong appeal among Chinese travelers," said Nur Evi Rahmawati, coordinator for social and cultural information at the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing, recently. Chinese tourists spend more on average than visitors from other Asian countries, so Indonesia's tourism industry has strong growth potential, tourism businesses said.
Addis Ababa: Ethiopiawill not resort to war with Eritrea in its pursuit of access to a seaport,Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday. Responding to questions from members of the House of Peoples' Representatives, the lower house ofEthiopia's parliament, Abiy said theEthiopian government is working to gain maritime access through peaceful means, asserting that the country is seeking dialogue with neighbors to achieve its goal. "Our desire is to negotiate based on the principle of give and take," Abiy told the members of parliament, warning that avoiding negotiations could have long-term consequences. Abiy saidEthiopia's desire to access the Red Sea will not drag the country to confrontations with neighbors, but it can be realized through cooperation and mutual benefits. Military conflict with Eritrea is not an option, and theEthiopian government believes in negotiations, he added.
Saudi authorities apprehend 25,150 violators of residency and labor regulations within a week
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Field campaigns in Saudi Arabia, conducted from March 13 to 19, resulted in the arrest of 25,150 violators of residency and labor regulations, including 17,886 violators of residency regulations, 4,247 violators of border security regulations, and 3,017...
US military launches 3 strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah airport
Sanaa: The USnaval forces carried out three strikes on Hodeidah Airport in theYemeni Red Sea port city of Hodeidah on Saturday night, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.
Indonesia sees surge in Chinese tourists, eyes 2 million visitors in 2025
Jakarta: Having recorded a peak number of Chinese tourists before the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia is optimistic about reaching that figure again soon, as the upward trend of Chinese tourist arrivals continues. With strong bilateral relations and increasing cooperation in various...
Russian scientists develop system for augmenting information systems security
Moscow: Scientists from the Russian University of Technology have created a unique system for analyzing authentication and user behavior to identify individuals based on their keyboard usage patterns. The system aims to enhance access security to organizational information systems, as...
Ethiopia rules out war with Eritrea over sea access Ethiopian PM
Addis Ababa: Ethiopiawill not resort to war with Eritrea in its pursuit of access to a seaport,Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday. Responding to questions from members of the House of Peoples' Representatives, the lower house ofEthiopia's parliament,...
