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Tourism and Island Life
Mauritius Faces Erosion Crisis as Luxury Tourism Boom Masks Environmental Threat
Environmental degradation threatens the island's tourism-dependent economy and natural appeal.
Tourism and Island Life
Tourism Surge Tests Whether Mauritius Can Turn Visitor Growth Into Broader Economic Gains
Island workers and small businesses seek equitable share of rising visitor numbers.
Politics & Governance
Budget Sustainability Crisis Tests Mauritius Leadership Amid Economic Crossroads
Finance Minister navigates competing demands of growth and social protection amid fiscal pressures.
Money & Business
Crypto Markets Ignite as Bitcoin Hits New Peaks, Luring Global Investors Back
Institutional confidence and retail participation drive cryptocurrency market expansion globally.
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Oceania
Citizens Turn to Social Media to Find Missing Loved Ones as Madagascar Grapples with Viole
Families turn to social media as disappearances and violence grip Madagascar's capital.
Tourism and Island Life
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Tourism and Island Life
Airport Mix-up Strands Seven Travelers; Geography Blunder Derails Entire Group
Visa confusion at Nice airport leaves seven passengers grounded despite valid documentation.
The long read
The long read
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Fragile as Peace Talks Stall Over Strategic Divide
A ceasefire holds but strategic incompatibilities block lasting peace between US and Iran.
Spotlight
Mauritius Faces Erosion Crisis as Luxury Tourism Boom Masks Environmental Threat
April 27, 2026
Mauritius Households Brace for Higher Borrowing Costs as Central Bank Tightens Rates
June 25, 2026
Budget Sustainability Crisis Tests Mauritius Leadership Amid Economic Crossroads
April 24, 2026
Regional bloc escalates pressure on Madagascar over detained activists and opposition figu
June 30, 2026
Mauritius Faces Urgent Tech Skills Gap as AI Reshapes Island Economy
May 01, 2026