KATHMANDU — In a significant move, Nepal has announced a steep increase in permit fees for climbing Mount Everest, raising costs for adventurers seeking to conquer the world's highest peak. The new pricing structure marks the first fee hike in nearly a decade and is expected to generate additional revenue for the Himalayan nation.

JOHOR - Malaysia's renowned 21st Special Forces Group has joined forces with the Johor Military Force for a large-scale tactical training operation spanning multiple strategic locations across Johor from May 1 to 13.

FLORENCE, Italy — In a bold move to reclaim its historic charm from the grip of mass tourism, Florence's city government has issued an ultimatum: all self-service key lockboxes for holiday rentals must disappear by February 25. This crackdown targets the invisible check-in systems that have quietly transformed the Renaissance jewel into what critics call an "open-air hotel."

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