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Europe set for 11% rise in tourist spending, WTTC report says

MADRID, Spain: Europe's tourism sector is poised for a strong 2025, with international visitor spending projected to grow by 11 percent and reach US$838 billion, according to a new report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). France and Spain are expected to lead the surge, with record-breaking tourist numbers on the horizon.

In contrast, the WTTC predicts a seven pe

China Sports Weekly (6.1-6.7)

BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. Zheng Qinwen achieves best record at Roland Garros despite quarterfinal loss

China's tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen lost to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the French Open women's singles quarterfinals on June 3.

Despite the loss, the Olympic champion has delivered her

Magnus Carlsen remains the undisputed King; wins record 7th title at Norway Chess

Stavanger [Norway], June 7 (ANI): The Round 10 of Norway Chess 2025 delivered a nail-biting conclusion to the electrifying tournament, with high stakes and drama until the final move.

Tournament leader and world number one Magnus Carlsen faced a tough challenge with the black pieces against Arjun Erigaisi. A loss would have cost him the tournament title. Despite being under pressure, Carlsen defended resourcefull

Gukesh, Arjun are "very good" but need time to prepare: Magnus Carlsen after Norway Chess win

Stavanger [Norway], June 7 (ANI): World number one Magnus Carlsen, after clinching his seventh Norway Chess title on Saturday, noted that Indian chess stars D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi are 'very good' but 'still need a little bit of time to prepare.'

Carlsen's final-round game against Arjun ended in a draw. The title was then decided by the result of the match between Gukesh and American Grandmaster Fabiano Carua

"India is getting many new and good players...": Norway Chess women's champion Anna Muzychuk

Stavanger [Norway], June 7 (ANI): Ukrainian Grandmaster Anna Muzychuk, who secured the women's title at Norway Chess, spoke on her victory and opened on playing Indian chess legend Koneru Humpy as a child.

Anna secured her maiden Norway Chess title, drawing in both classical and armageddon against Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu, but it was still enough for her to seal the win with a total of 16.5 points, as per

India-Denmark exchange views on bilateral maritime collaboration under Green Strategic Partnership

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 6 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, met the Danish Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bodskov during his visit to Copenhagen, Denmark on June 5-6, 2025.

The two ministers exchanged views on bilateral maritime collaboration under the auspices of the Green Strategic Partnership and the MoU on Maritime Affairs.

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India, Denmark join hands to set up Centre of Excellence in Green Shipping

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 6 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal met Denmark's Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bodskov in a bilateral meeting here on Friday. The meeting resulted in the establishment of the Centre of Excellence in Green Shipping, to be established in India.

Both leaders reaffirmed the Green Strategic Partnership and exchanged views

Norway Chess 2025: D Gukesh takes down Wei Yi for his fourth win, reaches second spot in tournament standings

Stavanger [Norway], June 6 (ANI): The reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh continues to make chess history, securing his fourth victory at the 2025 Norway Chess tournament, according to Chess.com.

In Round 9, he defeated China's formidable Wei Yi, reaching 14.5 points and narrowing the gap between himself and tournament leader Magnus Carlsen to just half a point.

Wei played the rock-solid Petroff in th

India's PV Sindhu bows out of Indonesia Open following her loss in pre-quarterfinals

Jakarta [Indonesia], June 6 (ANI): Ace Women's Indian shuttler PV Sindhu lost her pre-quarterfinals game and crashed out of the ongoing Indonesia Open 2025 badminton tournament on Thursday, as per the Olympics.com.

In keeping with the theme of the match, the opening game was a see-saw affair. Pornpawee Chochuwong led 11-10 at the mid-game break before extending her advantage to 16-10, only for Sindhu to fight bac

India committed $20 billion for infra development focused on enhancing multimodal logistics, port connectivity: Sarbananda Sonowal

Oslo [Norway], June 5 (ANI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal delivered the keynote speech at the India country session, India@NorShipping.

At the session, the Union Minister highlighted India's growing maritime capabilities, including a favourable policy-induced investment environment, proven shipbuilding strength, circular economy efforts, and innovative financing plans to accelerate sectoral growth.

Spe

MP: Bhopal police busts interstate thieves gang, 3 accused arrested

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 5 (ANI): Bhopal police busted an interstate thieve gang and arrested three accused from three different locations in the state, a police officer said on Thursday.

The team also recovered Gold and silver jewellery worth approximately Rs 22 lakh, Rs 24,000 in cash and two four wheelers from the accused. Additionally, the police have freezed the accounts of the accused.

UAE President, VPs congratulate King of Denmark on National Day

ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark on the occasion of his country's National Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Ch

Indian maritime firms bag shipbuilding deals, secures green tech and knowledge partnerships at Nor-Shipping in Oslo

Oslo [Norway], June 5 (ANI): The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, attended the MoU signing ceremonies in Oslo, as Indian maritime companies inked them with leading global players, exploring opportunities for collaboration and future business.

A Memorandum of Intent (MOI) was signed by Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler und Rehder GmbH & Co. KG, Germany and Garden Reach Sh

Viswanathan Anand lauds Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh, hails rise of chess in India

By Vipul Kashyap

Stavanger [Norway], June 5 (ANI): Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand expressed his delight at the growing popularity of chess in India, attributing the surge of interest to the emergence of young stars like R Praggnanandhaa and Dommaraju Gukesh.

Anand said that these rising talents have played a pivotal role in captivating fans and sustaining excitement around the game.

'For a

EU state's PM calls for clampdown on Islam

Denmark's Mette Frederiksen is reportedly seeking to extend the public veil ban to schools and remove campus prayer rooms

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for new restrictions on Islamic practices in the country, citing concerns about religious pressure and the oppression of women.

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