MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: International travel to the United States softened in 2025 as several major inbound markets posted lower volumes, with government and industry data showing year over year declines during key months and weaker performance from some of the
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department will begin an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries on Jan. 21, applying revised screening standards under the public charge provision of U.S. immigration law. The measure pauses the issuance
MENA Newswire, OTTAWA: Canada is delivering a clear and consistent public message that American visitors remain welcome, as U.S. tourism officials in some regions adopt a quieter approach toward repairing strained cross border travel sentiment. The contrast has become more
BANFF, Alberta, October 14, 2025: Parks Canada has introduced a series of traffic management and visitor flow measures in Banff National Park as it faces a record-breaking surge in tourism during the 2025 travel season. The initiatives include expanded shuttle
Global air travel demand continued its upward trajectory in August 2025, with total traffic rising 4.6 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Wednesday. The monthly passenger
Cross-border travel from Canada to the United States declined sharply in August 2025, according to new data from Statistics Canada, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year decreases. The latest figures show a significant pullback in both air and automobile
Automotive
Jaguar unveiled the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, marking a major product launch for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric grand tourer is the first production Jaguar based on the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture. It
Electric vehicle sales in Canada rebounded in early 2026, but Saskatchewan still trails most of the country in adoption. The province posted faster growth than Canada as a whole in new zero-emission vehicle registrations. Its market share remains far below
Nissan Motor Corporation has unveiled a new self-driving technology system designed to operate on complex urban streets, marking a significant development in its ongoing efforts to expand autonomous driving capabilities. The Japanese automaker conducted a live demonstration in central Tokyo
Toyota is recalling more than 70,000 vehicles in Canada due to a defect that could cause the instrument panel display to fail, preventing drivers from seeing critical information such as speed, warning indicators and fuel levels. The recall, issued in
Tesla’s vehicle sales in Europe dropped sharply by 40 percent in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). The U.S.-based electric vehicle maker registered 8,837 new cars
Germany’s automotive sector has eliminated more than 51,000 jobs over the past year, according to a report published Monday by consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY), as Europe’s largest economy struggles with declining exports, rising costs and an extended period