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Once a top destination with 30,000 annual visitors, Mauritania's tourism collapsed after Al-Qaeda-linked attacks in the mid-2000s. The government has since tightened security, reduced visa fees, and promoted the country abroad. With visitor numbers rising—7,000 this year—locals like Fatima Bouya are cautiously resuming tourism businesses, though infrastructure and competition remain challenges.
The Nikkei index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange surged over 3% on May 14, extending its recent rally. The gain reflected investor optimism after positive economic data and expectations of stable monetary policy.
Passenger numbers on Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train rose 4% year-on-year during the 13-day Golden Week holiday period, reaching 4.93 million trips as favorable weather and strong leisure travel demand boosted traffic. The increase reflects a robust recovery of domestic tourism after the pandemic.
After nearly 58 days of closure due to US-Israeli airstrikes, Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport has resumed commercial flights, but foreign airlines remain hesitant. The gradual recovery includes domestic flights to 15 destinations, though operations are still a fraction of pre-war levels.
American skier Lindsey Vonn is still recovering from a severe leg fracture suffered at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, which nearly led to amputation. She has undergone eight surgeries and needs at least one more, pushing any possible return to racing at least a year and a half away. Vonn says she isn't ready to decide whether to retire or continue competing, focusing instead on her physical recovery.
