In 2021, as the UK began to emerge from the third COVID lockdown, I embarked on a slow, long-distance run from the source of the River Thames to the sea. The run was a live artwork I called Thames Run: Source to Sea, as part of the Estuary 21 Festival Associated Programme. Following the course of t»»»

In the 2026 World’s Best Cities Report, Bengaluru ranks 29th globally, celebrated for its family-friendly attractions, diverse dining options, and more. Bengaluru has earned a new global badge of honour, and this time, it’s not about startups or traffic. The city has been named one of the World’s T»»»

LONDON – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is presenting Thailand’s distinctive blend of wellness, culture, and sustainability at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2025, held from 4–6 November at ExCeL London. Marking Thailand’s 44th year of participation in this leading global travel trade event»»»

Bradford is 2025’s UK City of Culture, and Wild Uplands is part of the year-long celebration that involves four new installations on the moors above Haworth, 10 miles west of central Bradford. There are pink marble butterflies designed by Meherunnisa Asad. On the ridge above, Steve Messam’s 10-metr»»»

After a few days of blue skies, Brits are bracing for torrential rain, flooding, and 75mph winds overnight as weather warnings have been issued across the UK. A new map reveals the worst-hit areas with parts of the country covered by yellow or amber warnings. Flooding and power cuts are expected, w»»»

TOKYO, Oct 23 — Every day six and a half million people ride Tokyo Metro’s nine lines, part of a dizzyingly complex transport network serving the Japanese megacity and its sprawling suburbs. Tokyo Metro shares rocketed more than 40 per cent on their stock market debut Wednesday, raising US$2.3 bill»»»

Tokyo: Every day six and a half million people ride Tokyo Metro's nine lines, part of a dizzyingly complex transport network serving the Japanese megacity and its sprawling suburbs. Starting Wednesday, Tokyo Metro stock will be traded in Japan's biggest initial public offering (IPO) in six years. I»»»

The claims that the state of Israel is guilty of the crime of apartheid have escalated in the past three years. While Palestinian human rights groups have stated this for years, Israeli and international human rights agencies have joined them, as well as UN special rapporteurs on human rights. This»»»

The Architecture and Design Commission announces the participation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the fourth edition of the London Design Biennale. Inspired by the 2023 London Design Biennale theme of “Remapping Collaborations”, the Saudi Pavilion will exhibit an interactive installation titled »»»

Earth Observation (EO) experts based at the University of Leicester have laid bare the UK’s record-breaking heatwave with data captured from space. Leicester scientists affiliated to the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), headquartered at Space Park Leicester, have mapped measures of lan»»»

Dunfermline has been awarded city status to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The former town in Fife was chosen along with seven other places following a competition held once every 10 years. The Platinum Jubilee Civic Honours Competition required applicants to demonstrate their unique commu»»»

Mahim Maher is the editor for SAMAA TV’s digital properties. She is a seasoned journalist who has worked as city editor for the Karachi metro sections at Daily Times and The Express Tribune. She writes on urban issues in Karachi, mainly focusing on city government, roads, transport and water. Mappi»»»