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Airbnb provides more than  billion in tourism taxes on behalf of hosts

Airbnb provides more than $10 billion in tourism taxes on behalf of hosts

Key findings Airbnb has collected and remitted more than $10 billion in tourism-related taxes to governments on behalf of our global host community. In 2023, householders in the US and Canada generated $2.2 billion in taxes in the US and $319 million in Canada, respectively. Airbnb hosts around the world have welcomed more than 1.5 …

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The role of WHO guidelines in shaping global health policies

The role of WHO guidelines in shaping global health policies

The WHO guideline development processKey WHO guidelines and their global impactChallenges in implementing WHO guidelinesWHO guidelines for responding to health crisesConclusion ReferencesMore information The World Health Organization (WHO) is an agency of the United Nations (UN). Founded in 1948, it is dedicated to promoting global health through the use of science-based strategies. His efforts are …

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Global music star Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – who is an ambassador for King Charles’ anti-violence charity

Global music star Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – who is an ambassador for King Charles’ anti-violence charity

By Abul Taher, security correspondent for The Mail On Sunday 21:52, 27 January 2024, updated at 01:01, 28 January 2024 Pakistani folk singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was filmed assaulting a backing vocalist He is an ambassador for the British Asian Trust, which deals with domestic violence A global music star who is an ambassador …

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Climate change disasters are hitting emerging markets hard. A new insurance angle can help insurers and property owners.

If you’re annoyed by rising insurance costs in Florida or California, spare a thought for earthquake survivors in Turkey or flood victims in Pakistan. Most homeowners in the developing world can’t afford natural disaster insurance — a “natcat” in industry jargon — at any price, even as climate change makes disasters more frequent and severe. …

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How adopting a One Health approach can create a more sustainable planet

Understanding the links between human health, animals and ecosystems is needed to create a world where people, animals and the environment thrive together, ensuring a healthier and more sustainable planet for future generations, experts say. Doreen Robinson, Head of Biodiversity and Land at the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), says One Health Day, celebrated globally …

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Sony to expand presence in China, expects growth in entertainment

Takehito Soeda, Vice President of Sony China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Group Corp will step up efforts to expand its presence in China through technological innovation as it bets on the entertainment sector to further tap the huge growth potential of the world’s second-largest economy, a senior official said. Sony …

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