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Forest land amounting to 43 million hectares, more than twice the size of the state of Karnataka, was cleared across the tropics and subtropics between 2004 and 2017, largely for commercial agriculture, finds a new assessment published by the World Wildlife Fund.

The report, titled Deforestation Fronts: Drivers and Responses in a Changing World, looks at the state of forests and causes of deforestation in 24 active deforestation fronts, which account for over half of all tropical and subtropical deforestation that occurred over the 14-year period.

World Wildlife Fund identified these deforestation fronts based on the likelihood that these areas would experience high rates of forest loss between 2010 and 2030. These include nine forest areas in Latin America, eight in Africa, and seven in Asia and Oceania.

Using five satellite-based datasets, the report finds 43 million hectares (166,000 square miles) of deforestation during the period. Nearly two-thirds of that loss 26.9 million hectares occurred in Latin America, of which the majority was concentrated in the Brazilian Amazon (15.5 million ha).

The Borneo deforestation front ranked second in terms of the extent of forest loss at 5.8 million ha, followed by the Gran Chaco (5.2 million ha), the Brazilian Cerrado (3 million ha), Sumatra (2.5 million ha), the Bolivian lowlands (1.5 million ha), the island of New Guinea (1.3 million ha) and then Myanmar (1 million ha).

The report estimated that a sixth of the total forest area in 2000 was burned at least once since 2002. Dry tropical forests were particularly vulnerable to fire.

World Wildlife Fund warned that forest degradation, from fire, but also selective logging and fragmentation affect extensive areas and often precedes outright deforestation.

World Wildlife Fund also assessed drivers of deforestation, including both direct drivers like forest conversion for industrial agriculture, plantations, infrastructure, and urban expansion, as well as indirect drivers like policy and macroeconomic factors.

Like other research, it found that drivers of deforestation vary from region to region, but large-scale agriculture is the largest direct driver of deforestation worldwide. Forest clearing for cattle ranching is the single biggest cause of deforestation in the tropics.

The report lays out a series of actions to address deforestation, including policy measures by governments and companies. These range from commodity sourcing policies to recognising Indigenous and local communities land rights.

We know what has to be done: protect critical biodiversity areas and sustainably manage forests, halt deforestation and restore forest landscapes, recognise and protect the tenure rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, support local people to build sustainable livelihoods, enhance landscape governance, and transform our economies, food and financial systems to better account for the value of nature, wrote Marco Lambertini, Director General WWF International, in the reports preamble.

With a strong enough global coalition of the willing governments, businesses, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, civil society organisations and consumers we can do it.

This article first appeared on Mongabay.

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Home / News / Ranger rules in NZ, but what are the best-selling new vehicles in other parts of the world?

The Ford Ranger has been the undisputed king of the new-vehicle sales charts in New Zealand for seven years now. Kiwis love utes and we love the Ranger to the point of giving it cult status.

But does it surprise you to learn that NZ is somewhat unusual in its overwhelming love for the big Ford?

Australian insurance company Budget Direct has taken a detailed look at new-vehicle sales around the world from 2019 and the results give a real insight into the differing automotive wants and needs of other nations.

As you might have guessed, Toyota is the most popular brand overall, topping the charts in 41 countries. The Hilux also happens to be the biggest-selling single model in Australia. Remember when that was the case in NZ? Hilux is actually the top seller in 16 different nations.

Toyota is especially strong in the wider Asia and Oceania region (of which NZ is a part), although there are also a few top-sellers that might seem quirky to Kiwi eyes: the Honda N-Box kei-car (Japan), Suzuki Alto (Sri Lanka and India, as the "Maruti Alto") and something called a Wuling Mini Truck in China.

NZ motorists probably identify strongly with European car culture. While most of the cars on the top-sellers list will be familiar, you might be surprised just how popular they are. The Skoda Octavia rules the roads in Finland, the Ford Fiesta is top in the United Kingdom and they can't get enough of the Fiat 500 in Lithuania. First choice for buyers in Georgia is the Dacia (Renault to us) Duster!

The Tesla Model 3 is the top-selling car in Norway - but you probably knew that already. Europe's biggest-selling car overall is still the evergreen Volkswagen Golf.

Check out the individual maps for Asia and Oceania, Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Central Asia/Middle East in the gallery below. To see a configurable table for the most popular makes, models and car types in each country, visit Budget Direct here.

Best selling cars in each regionNorth America: Ford F-150 (also the biggest-selling single model in the world)South America: Chevrolet OnyxEurope: Volkswagen GolfAfrica: Toyota HiluxCentral Asia/Middle East: Toyota Land CruiserAsia/Oceania: Toyota Hilux

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Long hours, a culture of smoking and great camaraderie with fellow nurses is how two retired nurses remember their days donning starched white caps during World War II.

Nurses are now on the front line of a pandemic but more than 70 years ago nurses saw men off to war and held down the fort in New Zealand.

Daphne Crampton, 95 and Betty Rodda, 96 are residents at Nelsons Whareama Rest Home and both sport pins awarded to them by Oceania Healthcare in recognition of their former nursing years and to commemorate last years International Year of the Nurse.

Crampton entered nursing in 1945, beginning her career as a psychiatric nurse at Nelsons Ngawhatu Psychiatric Hospital where she learned the ropes of nursing and cared for residents until 1950.

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Back then they used ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) which seemed to be effective. They had minimal drugs for therapy.

She hadnt intended to be a nurse but when one of her friends became a lady of the lamp, she thought, if she can do it, so can I.

In those days, training was done on the job.

Nurses lived on-site in a nurses home, and when she wasnt training, she said she was taking care of patients, cooking meals or polishing the floors.

There were limited staff prompting long hours.

Sometimes it would be 13 days before we had a day off.

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Retired nurse Daphne Crampton, 95 was presented with a medal by Oceania Healthcare in recognition of her nursing career and ain celebration of 2020s International Year of the Nurse.

Another stark contrast was how common smoking was, and how it was used as a tool at the hospital.

We used to smoke ... and roll our own. We used to reward residents with a cigarette.

A prized smoke was awarded to those who were nice, she said.

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One of the many villas at Ngawhatu Psychiatric Hospital where Crampton began her nursing career in 1945.

Betty Rodda, had similar experiences, bonding with workmates over a cigarette.

She said it was in her early years of nursing that she learned how to smoke.

Wed come off duty, flop down in the lounge, light a cigarette ... and sit and yarn about your days jobs.

Originally from Invercargill, Rodda had every intention of being a nurse due to her interests in such topics as biology, anatomy and dietetics, leading her to begin her career at Christchurchs Burwood Hospital, formerly a nurse aide training school.

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Retired nurse Betty Rodda spent most of her nursing career as a general nurse caring for everyone from babies to the elderly.

She said she remembered her father being impressed by the uniform at her graduation.

A navy and red cape was worn only when off duty, you never wore it on the ward.

And she said the nurses starched their own caps because the laundry made them too floppy.

They were extremely unclean, she said.

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The Nurses Home at Southland Hospital, formerly Kew Hospital, where Rodda would break curfew and climb through a window late at night after going dancing with friends.

They thought they kept the bugs in our hair from falling on the patients but when they ... ran a swab around them, they found they were filthy.

Rodda became a general nurse, a more senior role than a nurse aide, and spent most of her nursing career back in her home town at Kew Hospital, now Southland Hospital.

She said she made the decision to move back to Invercargill as the rules seemed very strict in Christchurch hospitals but the rules werent much looser down south.

We had a lot of fun climbing in windows, breaking the rules; they had such awful rules.

Rodda said she would be out dancing late into the night with her nursing friends. We used to dance a lot.

Their curfew was 10pm, she said, and they were only allowed to stay out until 10.30pm once a fortnight.

You had to go and ask permission for the 10.30pm curfew; ridiculous.

Being a nurse meant looking after everyone from babies to the ageing.

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A portrait of Betty Rodda, painted by her father who was impressed by the smart uniform at her graduation.

And procedures back then were very different.

We had all the old people lying in bed, we didnt let them get up; we didn't have enough staff. Theyd have to stay in bed and youd just roll them and change them.

She said nurses would rub the patients backs with a skin hardening lotion, nowadays they rub in softeners.

But despite everything, she said the companionship of the nurses was her fondest memory.

There were too few of us, they were too strict, we worked too hard it was great though, it was a great life, great livelihood and a lot of fun.

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Oceania Cruises has lined up the trip of a lifetime in their round-the-world-in-180-days maritime extravaganza for 2023, featuring luxury small ship Insignia.

Their genuine World Cruise will visit 33 countries on four continents, crossing an amazing 24 time zones, with 27 islands thrown in for good measure, in the full 180-day sailing that takes the idea of global traveling and puts it on a whole new scale.

The just-announced itinerary will see the 684-guest ship depart from San Diego on Jan. 15, 2023, and begin a voyage of discovery like no other.

Oceanias emphasis has always been on excursions that get to the heart of the culture, history, and cuisine of their ports of call, while also providing the ultimate in onboard comfort and pampering in an opulent, small-ship setting. Their latest offering, Around the World in 180 Days, whisks guests away on an unparalleled adventure, from the mysteries of Machu Picchu to the ice-clad bays of Antarctica, sailing three oceans and 14 seas while crossing the equator four times.

Bob Binder, president and chief executive officer of Oceania Cruises says, We now know how irreplaceable these experiences are, and cherish the privilege of travel more than ever. Travel connects us through shared experiences, creates lifelong bonds, and enriches us in ways we never would have imagined. That was the mindset that guided us in crafting this epic around-the-world voyage for our guests.

The number of ports alone96, some with multi-day staysis astonishing, and 61 of those ports feature UNESCO World Heritage sites. Add to that the opportunity to spend three full days cruising around Admiralty Bay, Paradise Bay, and Half Moon Island in Antarctica, and you know youre in for something truly spectacular.

Among the highlights are five included private shoreside events, each exclusive to guests making the full global circumnavigation:

Days at sea beg the use of poolside Balinese day beds for a bit of relaxation or reading, a rejuvenating spa treatment, or a laid-back putter around the upper deck putting green. And, of course, global wines and cuisine served to the highest standards is a hallmark of the onboard dining experience.

With each booking, guests can choose the additional perk of 64 free shore excursions, a free beverage package, or a free $6,400 shipboard credit.

All guests will enjoy Oceania Cruises Exclusive Prestige Package, which includes free first-class roundtrip airfare from more than two dozen select North American air gateways; pre-paid gratuities up to $8,200; onboard medical care, unlimited internet, and free laundry service; exclusive shoreside events; a free visa package; luggage delivery for guests from the U.S. and Canada; a one-night pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in the port of embarkation; and free roundtrip transfers within 50 miles from the cruise departure port.

Dont feel like flying to San Francisco for embarkation and departure? Those who would like an even longer cruise can start their adventure on Dec. 28, departing out of Miami. Extend it further with a return trip to Miami on July 29, or go for the full-blown experience and make New York your final destination on Aug. 2, for a lavish 218 days in total.

Tempt yourself with a browse through the full brochure, or contact your preferred travel agent. This itinerary opens for bookings on Jan. 27, 2021.

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Go around the world in 180 days with Oceania Cruises in 2023 - Attractions Magazine

Consolidated revenue at Fast Retailing, totalled 619.7 billion yen, down 0.6 percent year-on-year, while operating profit totalled 113 billion yen, up 23.3 percent year-on-year driven by large increases in profit from Uniqlo operations in Japan and Greater China including Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as rising profit and a strong overall performance from GU. On the other hand, the company said in a statement, Uniqlo operations in other parts of Asia & Oceania (including Southeast Asia, Australia, and India), North America, and Europe were hit especially hard by Covid-19, resulting in considerable declines in both revenue and profit. The first-quarter consolidated gross profit margin improved by 2.2 points to 52.4 percent, first-quarter pre-tax profit rose to 107.1 billion yen, up 5 percent and profit attributable to owners of the parent declined to 70.3 billion yen or 0.7 percent.

Uniqlo Japan, the company added, reported a rise in revenue and a significant increase in profit in the first quarter, with revenue reaching 253.8 billion yen, up 8.9 percent and operating profit rising to 60 billion yen, up 55.8 percent, while first quarter same-store sales increased by 7.3 percent year-on-year. The company reported strong sales of products such as loungewear and Heattech blankets that fulfilled customer demand for stay-at-home items and Ultra Stretch Active Pants and other items in the sports utility wear range along with haori-style jackets, smart ankle pants, and other fall winter ranges also sold well. Additionally, +J collection with designer Jil Sander, collaborative Peanuts products, and AIRism masks also contributed to the rise in sales.

The companys e-commerce sales expanded strongly, with online sales rising to 36.7 billion yen, up 48.3 percent in the first quarter. Uniqlo Japans gross profit margin improved by 3.8 points on the back of a sharp reduction in discounting rates, and rising productivity that helped reduce the cost of sales.

Uniqlo Internationals revenue fell to 260.6 billion yen, down 7.2 percent, while operating profit rose to 41.4 billion yen, up 9.5 percent fuelled by a significant increase in profit at Uuniqlo Greater China, especially in Mainland China and Taiwan, and a shift from an operating loss to an operating gain at Uniqlo South Korea. In sharp contrast, the company said, other parts of Asia & Oceania, North America, and Europe were hit harder than expected by Covid-19, resulting in a large decline in first-quarter profit.

The GU business segment reported increases in both revenue and profit in the first quarter, with revenue climbing to 76.5 billion yen, up 4.9 percent and operating profit expanding to 13.6 billion yen, up 9.9 percent, while same-store sales increased on strong sales of the sweat-style knitwear that featured in the TV commercials and advertising campaigns, double-faced sweatshirts and chefs pants that successfully captured mass fashion trends, and loungewear that fulfilled stay-at-home customer needs. GUs gross profit margin declined by 0.6 point

Global Brands reported a large decline in revenue and a slight operating loss in the first quarter. Revenue totalled 28 billion yen, down 22.3 percent and the segment generated an operating loss of 0.2 billion yen compared to a 1.8 billion yen profit recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Theory fashion label reported large declines in both revenue and profit as performance worsened in the United States, Europe, and Japan in the face of Covid-19, while sales of Japan-based PLST brand did return to previous year levels through October, but first-quarter revenue and profit both declined overall following a rise in Covid-19 infections in November. France-based Comptoir Des Cotonniers brand reported a large decline in revenue and a wider operating loss after temporarily closure of all stores in France for approximately one month from the end of October.

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Fast Retailing: Q1 revenue declines but operating profit up 23.3 percent - FashionUnited UK

The Oceania Archery Championship and Continental qualifying tournament that was scheduled for Fiji has been cancelled.

World Archery Oceania has made the call as Australia and New Zealand pulled out of the tournament.

This is due to the difficulties both countries are facing with the COVID-19 pandemic with travel restrictions, border closures and long quarantine processes.

Archery Fiji President George Fong says while the cancellation is unfortunate, it was a decision they were expecting as it was postponed twice last year.

We knew this was a possibility that it might happen. What this means for the Olympic quota spots that were up for grab, those will be returned to the World body and they will be reassigned to Oceania countries that have not currently received quota spots.

This means all archers will have to qualify through ranking.

Fiji was to host the tournament in Albert Park in Suva, where more than 100 archers from Oceania were expected to compete.

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Its the question on every cruisers lips: when will cruising start again in our region?

And the answer may come as a pleasant surprise: Ponant already has journeys slated to start next month in New Zealand, and is fervently hoping that will open up the Kimberley here in Australia.

Coral Expeditions is expanding, with new voyages this month, including the Great Australian Bight.

The cruise lines flagship Coral Adventurer will return to operations from Cairns later this January after a 10-month hiatus, having recently completed an eight-voyage season alongside Coral Discoverer on the Great Barrier Reef.

Our own home-based line P&O Australia is scheduled to begin sailing from Sydney on 30 April 2021 while Pacific Encounter is due to call Brisbane home from 7 May 2021, though both of these dates depend on the Australian government indicating it is lifting its ban on foreign flagged cruise ships.

Vessels take up to 12 weeks to prepare for sailing and crews would need to quarantine in Australia before accepting guests.

And while flights overseas are yet to be approved, MSC and Costa are restarting in the Mediterranean, and Royal Caribbeans Quantum of the Seas and Dream Cruises World Dream is sailing in Singapore.

Here is a list of when all of the ocean cruise lines are set to start.

NCL announced it would be extending its global pause of cruise voyages at the beginning of December 2020. The suspension applies to all embarkations between 1 January and 31 March 2021. The extension of the pause is in accordance with the requirements of the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In a statement, NCLH said it will, On Oct. 30, 2020, the CDC issued the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order, a roadmap for the steps required for resumption of cruise voyages in the U.S. As we work through our return to service plan to meet these requirements, we will continue to partner with global and domestic authorities, including the CDC, to chart a path forward. In the meantime, our voluntary suspension of global cruise voyages currently includes all sailings through March 31, 2021. Given the fluid and evolving nature of the circumstances, we are making decisions as quickly and thoughtfully as possible, continuing to keep our guests and travel partners best interests at heart.

Oceania Cruises listed 30 departures across five ships that are impacted by the cruise pause. Below are voyages that are affected.

Oceania Cruises said: To make up for the inconvenience of this suspension, guests who are currently booked on voyage departures noted above that are paid in full with cash funds (credit card, check, bank wire) will automatically receive a Future Cruise Credit worth 125% of the cruise fare paid.

At Oceania Cruises, the health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew and the communities we visit have always been and remain our highest priority. Given the continued global efforts to combat the spread of the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we are extending our suspension of voyages to include all voyage departures from 1st January 2021 through 31st March 2021 plus select April voyage departures, said an Oceania spokesperson.

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Guests who have bookings with luxury line Regent Seven Seas have been asked to contact their travel agents or the cruise line about cancelled voyages. The line plans to recommence operations on voyages embarking after 12 April 2021.

The line has extended its Regent Reassurance policy to include all reservations made by 31 January 2020.

On Regent Seven Seas Cruises voyages embarking through 31 October 2021, guests who have paid in full have the option to cancel up to 15 days* prior to departure date and receive a 100 per cent Future Cruise Credit, which can be applied to any new reservation within one year on any Regent voyage sailing before 31 December 2022.

The safety, security and well-being of our guests, crew and communities we visit has always been and remains our highest priority. We are closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 global pandemic and its significant impact on communities and ports worldwide. We have extended our voluntary suspension of global cruise voyages as we work through our return to service plan to meet the requirements of the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The suspension now includes all Regent Seven Seas Cruises voyages embarking between January 1 through March 31, 2021 aboard Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Navigator. This is in addition to all voyages embarking through April 30, 2021 aboard Seven Seas Mariner. We will continue to work in tandem with global government and public health authorities and our Healthy Sail Panel expert advisors to take all necessary measures to protect guests, crew and the communities visited, said a Regent Seven Seas spokesperson.

We understand the inconvenience and frustration that this disruption may cause our loyal guests and valued travel partners during these evolving, unprecedented and challenging times. We appreciate their continued understanding as we partner with local, state, federal and global agencies to do our part to combat the spread of the virus.

Guests who are currently booked on cancelled voyages are asked to contact their travel advisor or Regent Seven Seas Cruises for more information.

Princess Cruises announced earlier it would be extending its cruise pause until 14 May 2021 for itineraries sailing out of the U.S. There is also a temporary seven-day cap on itineraries that call at U.S. ports.

The cruise operations impacted include the following:

Additionally, due to the uncertainty about when international travel restrictions might be lifted, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in operations for cruises departing in and out of Japan through 25 June 2021.

Guests currently booked on these cancelled voyages will have the option to receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid.

Australian-based Carnival Cruise Line announced it would be cancelling Carnival Splendor sailings through to and including 19 April 2021 and voyages on Carnival Spirit sailings through to and including 12 June 2021.

For those booked on sailings of six nights or more, Carnival are offering 100 per cent Future Cruise Credits as well as $900 onboard credit per stateroom if you book before 30 September 2021 for sailings by 30 April 2023.

For those booked on sailings of five nights or less, you are eligible to get a 100 per cent Future Cruise Credit as well as $450 onboard credit per stateroom if you book before 30 September 2021 for sailings by 30 April 2023.

Alternatively, you can opt for 100 per cent refund.

Another Aussie based fleet, P&O Cruises Australia will not resume cruising in New Zealand until July 2022. The line which had ships based in Auckland will return for a dedicated 150-day season next year.

In Australia, Pacific Adventure is currently scheduled to begin sailing from Sydney on 30 April 2021 while Pacific Encounter is due to call Brisbane home from 7 May 2021 although additional voyages may be added earlier, depending on the timing of the return of cruising in Australia.

P&O Cruises

Holland America Line has extended its cruise pause until 20 April 2021 which includes Alaska, Mexican Rivera, Pacific Coast, Caribbean, Mediterranean as well as Canada/New England departures.

Cruises impacted by this pause in operation are:

All cruise departures through April 30, 2021.

In December, Cunard updated its policy and has temporarily stopped selling cruises eight days and longer which call at a U.S. port that depart between 1 January and 1 November 2021.

Cunard has further extended its pause in operations to departures up to and including 28 May 2021 for Queen Mary 2 and up to and including 4 June 2021 for Queen Elizabeth. Queen Victorias programme remains unaffected and she is scheduled to resume sailings on 17 May 2021.

Cunard in New Zealand

Luxury line Seabourn announced in November last year it would be cancelling sailings until November 2021.

The cancellation announcement applies to select itineraries onSeabourn OdysseyandSeabourn Quest. Specific details are as follows:

Were fully committed to meeting the requirements necessary to bring guests back to our ships, including those issued by the CDC,said Josh Leibowitz, president of Seabourn. Our team is grateful for the continued support we are seeing from guests, the travel advisor community, our partners and everyone with an interest in the hundreds of destinations we visit. Stay tuned for releases of alternative voyage options in the months ahead as conditions permit.

Guests with impacted cruiseswill automatically be cancelled and all guests will receive Bonus Future Cruise Credits. They can also request a full refund of monies paid to Seabourn.

This week, Royal Caribbean announced it would be extending its cruise pause until May. In a statement on their website, it says, After further consulting with our partners at Cruise Lines International Association and in conjunction with the CDC, we have decided to extend the suspension of sailings for our global fleet for all sailings throughApril 30th, 2021 excluding sailings onboard Quantum of the Seas in Singapore and Spectrum of the Seas in China. Our plan is to resume further operation inMay.

Royal Caribbean South Pacific

With its sister brand, Celebrity Cruises also announced it would be extending its cruise pause. The line is extending the suspension of all sailings departing between 1 March and 30 April 2021 along with the Apex Transatlantic sailing of 5/1/21 and the 2021 Europe Season for Edge and Constellations sailings departing May October 2021

Azamara has taken the decision to extend the suspension of global operations for all sailings departing on or before April 30, 2021. The ships will be back in operation as per below.All voyages prior to these dates are cancelled.

Azamara Quest will now start the Europe season with her originally scheduled 14-night Black Sea sailing roundtrip from Piraeus, (Athens), Greece.

Azamara Journey will now start the Europe season with her originally scheduled 6-night Amalfi & Adriatic Wonders voyage from Civitavecchia, (Rome), Italy to Venice, Italy.

Azamara Pursuit will continue to start the Europe season with a series of new Greece Intensive voyages sailing roundtrip from Athens (Piraeus), Greece.

Azamara Quest Ship

Silversea, the luxury brand under the Royal Caribbean Group has also extended its pause and will resume its operations depending on the ship.

Booked guests on cancelled voyages will receive up to 110% cruise fare refund in the form of a Future Cruise Credit (FCC), which can be applied on any future cruise commencing no later than one year after the expiry date and its valid two years from issuance. This is an incredible value to enhance the future cruise by choosing a longer itinerary or upgrading the stateroom category.Future Cruise Credits are transferable to family and friends and can be used partially and applied on more than one new booking.

One of the first off, the blocks, MSC Cruises resumed sailing over the European summer. But with the worsening situation in Europe, the cruise line temporarily paused the operation of MSC Grandiosa from 20 December and are looking to restart the MSC Magnifica on 14 February 2020.

At this present time and until further notice, MSC will only welcome guests who are residents inSchengencountries(Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden and Switzerland).

MSC Divina

Luxury expedition line Ponant has ceased sailing in northern Europe until next year. Ponant has been sailing since July with over 60 sailings from France, Iceland, Croatia and Norway on four ships.

All guests and crew members must have a signed doctors medical form, complete a health questionnaire and undergo a health check and screening by the ships medical staff. Restaurant layouts have been changed and offer only contactless dining options and occupancy of amenities like theatres are capped at 50 per cent.

Ponant will resume cruising in New Zealand in February for only Kiwi residents.

The bespoke small ship company which is based in Tahiti announced this week it would suspend cruise departures up to April 7 2021.

Guests entering French Polynesia must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out within three days prior to international air departure. The results of this test must be negative and the medical document confirming this, issued by a doctor, hospital or medical clinic must be presented to airline staff upon check-in prior to boarding the flight to French Polynesia.

Dream Cruises paused its operations in February 2020 but resumed its sailings in July in Taiwan and November 2020 in Singapore.

The luxury cruise line which is owned by Genting Cruise Line hopes to resume its cruise operations in May.

Hurtigrutens Original Coastal Voyage has continued sailing throughout 2020, continuing over 127 years of service along the Norwegian coast.

Five ships are currently sailing this route offering domestic tourists full coastal sailing services.

The Original Coastal voyages will continue throughout 2021.

Whilst voyages to Antarctica are cancelled for the current season through to March 2021, the next season 2021/22 sailings have been released, with the first Antarctica expedition cruises commencing from October 2021.

There are a number of expedition itineraries aboard MS Fram, MS Fridtjof Nansen and MS Roald Amundsenthat are cancelled through May 2021. Expedition sailings aboard MS Trollfjord are cancelled entirely.

Hurtigruten is seeing bookings from Australians for the following itineraries

SeaDream Yacht Club

SeaDream restarted operations from Barbados in November but was forced to pause until the end of 2020 following a COVID outbreak onboard. The line will resume in Europe in May 2021.

The Australian tour company which has expedition and river ships has extended its cruise pause to 30 April 2021. Scenic is following the Australian Government travel restrictions on international travel, border and attraction closures.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions no-sail order applies to ships with more than 250 passengers and crew. UnCruise was exempt from this order and started sailing on a number of voyages. As the COVID situation worsened, the line suspended its season.

The cruise line expects to resume operations in April 2021.

Viking last year, extended the suspension of its ocean and river cruises until 1 February 2021.

The line has also cancelled some sailings further into 2021 because of regional complexities.

Viking was the first cruise line to temporarily suspend its ocean and river cruises in March at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As our chairman (Torstein Hagen) has said before, we will only sail again when it is safe for our guests, our crew and the communities we visit. It is in that spirit that we are extending our temporary fleetwide suspension of scheduled departures through January 31 2021. We are also cancelling additional sailings further into 2021 because of regional complexities, said Michelle Black, managing director Viking Cruises in a letter to customers in Australia and New Zealand.

Sir Richard Bransons cruise line, Virgin Voyages, was due to launch in 2020. But with the pandemic, the official launch of the lines first ship, the Scarlett Lady appears to be sailing from May 2021.

While the cruise line has not put out an official statement on the cruise pause, on the lines website, passengers are only able to book from May 2021.

The lines second ship, the Valiant Ladys Mediterranean season has been postponed until 2022.

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The recent declassification of a sensitive national security document by the Trump administration revealed a U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific focused on maintaining U.S. strategic primacy, countering Chinese predatory economic practices, preventing China from establishing illiberal spheres of influence with the support of Australia, Japan, and South Korea, and accelerating Indias rise as a major defense partner so that it can act as a counterbalance to China.

The 10-page document, titled U.S. Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific, formally classified as SECRET and not for release to foreign nationals, was compiled in 2018 and was expected to remain classified until 2043. The Trump administration released the document late on January 13, potentially in an attempt to regain some form of authority amid the political turmoil in Washington, or perhaps the document was released by senior officials with the aim of encouraging the incoming administration to stay engaged in the Indo-Pacific region.

In any case, the report proves that behind the posturing of U.S. President Donald Trump, there are in policy professionals pursuing a more serious agenda.

The reason for its release aside, as Rory Medcalf, head of the National Security College at the Australian National University, noted the document will be of long-term interest and warrant close readingTheres plenty to report and debate in almost every line.

Get briefed on the story of the week, and developing stories to watch across the Asia-Pacific.

Australia is noted in the document not nearly as often as Japan, South Korea, or India, but that likely underscores the already secure relations between the two countries. In fact, China has tagged Australia as Americas deputy sheriff.

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While Australia may be viewed as Americas sidekick, the authors of the U.S. document appear to have taken advice from earlier Australian reports and policy decisions, including Australias decision to ban Chinese participation in the rollout of 5G and on legislation countering Chinese foreign interference operations.

Washington sources familiar with the development of the strategy told ABCs 730 program, which received a leak of the document before it was officially released, that the White House was closely watching what Australia was doing in the region and incorporated lessons directly from [former Prime Minister Malcolm] Turnbull and his ministers into the strategy.

One compelling conclusion we can draw from this strategic framework is that its an alliance-driven strategy, said Medcalf. In some ways, the strategy is a vision of American fellowship, rather than American leadership.

The document details how the U.S. sought to create a quadrilateral security framework with India, Japan, Australia, and the United States and deepen trilateral cooperation with Japan and Australia.

On this, the Trump administration succeeded. Last November, Australia, for the first time since 2007, participated in the annual Malabar naval exercise, alongside the U.S., India, and Japan. Overall, India, Japan, Australia, and the United States have become increasingly important economic and security partners in recent years.

On many other objectives noted in the document, however, the Trump administration has failed. For one, the document states the importance of Southeast Asia, yet Trump routinely snubbed ASEAN summits. In 2019, many ASEAN leaders boycotted meetings with the United States after Trump sent a low-level delegation in his place.

On the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which would have been the largest trade deal in the world, Trump withdrew the U.S., despite months of painstaking efforts by ASEAN leaders. Singapores Prime Minister Lee Hsian Loong rhetorically asked Trump at the time, How can anyone believe in you anymore? Trump also threatened to withdraw troops from Japan and South Korea and routinely threatened trade action against regional allies that had trade surpluses with the United States.

For Australia, the Trump administrations efforts in the Indo-Pacific have led to some wins and losses. While Australia was undoubtedly blindsided by Trumps approach to international institutions and his disregard for regional allies, Australia can be thankful for the Trump administration placing special emphasis on Oceania, Australias backyard. Under Trump, the National Security Council appointed its first-ever director for Oceania Affairs, while high-level meetings were held between U.S. officials and leaders of Pacific Island nations, such as Micronesia and Palau.

Another objective for the United States, according to the document, was to strengthen the capabilities of Australia to counter Chinas economic aggression, but Trumps assault on the World Trade Organization (WTO) undermined Australias ability to do just that.

Australia is currently facing a broad economic assault from China, its largest trade partner, including tariffs on Australian wine, beef, sugar, and timber imports and halted imports of Australian coal. The sanctions have so far affected one-third of all Australian exports to China.

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Australia sought to take the issue to the WTO, but the U.S. has shut down the disputes settlement mechanism by continually blocking new judges from joining the WTOs Appellate Body, which would ordinarily deal with the China-Australia dispute. The U.S. has also sought to block the appointment of a new WTO director-general.

Former Australian Prime Minister Turnbull said the document was a very clear-eyed thoughtful statement of Americas strategic priorities in the Indo-Pacific but was not always consistently followed through by President Trump, who was a very erratic operator on the international stage.

One of the truly bipartisan views held in Washington is concern about an increasingly powerful China. Therefore, its expected that the Indo-Pacific may be one of the few areas of policy where the Biden administration does not stray too far from Trumps own efforts. So, with the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy closely resembling Australias own foreign policy, Australia can only hope that the incoming administration follows the blueprint more closely than the outgoing and with fewer disruptions along the way.

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She won't get Warren Buffett rich, of course, but if she wants at least $1 million in liquid assets beyond her home value, she'll shoot for saving 15%.That goes for anyone who invests for retirement. Tip 5: Never, ever borrow from your retirement plan. You can lend yourself money from your retirement account, but it's not a good idea. Jessa's retirement plan is off limits, and so is yours. Assume that money is in lockdown. Period.Why? * You lose compounded growth on your earnings. * You repay the loan with after-tax money, which means the interest you pay will get taxed again when you withdraw it at retirement (unless you borrow from a Roth 401(k). * If you leave your job, you'll have to repay the loan, typically within 60 days of leaving. If you can't, you'll owe taxes on the balance and a 10% penalty as well if you're under 55.You don't want to mess with all that.Tip 5: Take time to review what options are best for you. 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Jessa is 28, but millennials span a wide range of ages -- from 24 to 38. Check out the rules of thumb for savings at each age.Savings Goal for Your 20s Accumulate 25% of your overall gross pay during your twenties. You might need to lower this amount if you've amassed a giant amount of student loan debt. Savings Goal for Your 30s Have at least one year of salary saved by the time you turn 30. If Jessa makes $100,000, she should have $100,000 saved. Savings Goal for Ages 35 to 40 Those of you on the mid-thirties end of the millennial spectrum should have double your annual salary saved. You should have four times your yearly salary saved if you're 40. Steps to Get There If she's serious about getting out of debt and saving enough for retirement, Jessa must do these three things.Step 1: Get started. This article won't help -- if she (or you) do nothing about it. You must take action if you truly want to save enough and get out of debt. 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