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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

Airbus tells airlines to expect jet delivery delays into 2028

PARIS, France: Aircraft delivery delays at Airbus are now expected to stretch into 2028, as the European planemaker continues to grapple with persistent supply-chain disruptions that have plagued the industry since the pandemic, according to several industry sources.

During a recent customer event in Toulouse, Airbus informed airline clients that bottlenecks affecting engines

French farmers bring tractors to Paris to press for ease in rules

PARIS, France: French farmers brought traffic to a crawl around Paris and gathered outside the National Assembly on May 26, using their tractors to send a clear message: support proposed legislation that would ease farming regulations.

The demonstration was triggered by a wave of amendments from left-wing lawmakers to a bill that farmers say is vital for cutting red tape and protecting their competitiveness. The

France, Vietnam sign deals worth $10 billion as Macron visits Hanoi

HANOI, Vietnam: Amid shifting global trade dynamics and growing concerns over U.S. tariffs, France and Vietnam have signed more than US$10 billion worth of agreements during French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Hanoi — his first and the first by a French leader in nearly a decade.

The two countries finalized 14 deals on May 26, covering aviation, defense, rail and maritime transport, satell

Piyush Goyal discusses new opportunities with top French business leaders

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level meetings in Paris with top French CEOs to explore new opportunities for India's growth across key sectors such as renewable energy, automobile manufacturing, electric vehicles (EV), and consumer products.

As part of his engagements, Goyal met Bernard Fontana, Chairman and CEO of EDF Energy, to discuss In

L'Oreal to double its India business; company CEO says the country is strategic market, big priority

Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of global beauty products company L'Oreal, has said they aim to more than double business in India over the next couple of years.

The L'Oreal CEO had a meeting with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in Paris today.

'...I am very pleased with the meeting I just had with Minister Goyal (Piyush Goyal). We shared our mutual ambition for India and India is

African state accuses Western powers of destabilization campaign

Nigers interim president has claimed that France is backing armed groups in the Sahel through covert networks

Niger's interim president, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused Western powers, particularly France, of fueling terrorist violence in the African country in an attempt to impose a "new model of governance" against the will of the Nigerien people.

In an interview with state broadcaster

India is country of opportunities, fastest beauty products market in world: L'Oreal chief

By Shailesh Yadav

Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): L'Oreal's leadership has identified India as a strategic market with exceptional growth potential, describing it as one of the fastest beauty product markets globally and expressing plans to more than double their business in the country within the next few years.

Speaking about the French cosmetics giant's expansion plans, L'Oreal executives emphasised their

UK backs controversial autonomy offer for African region

The shift comes a year after British lawmakers pushed for recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara

The UK has endorsed Morocco's plan to grant limited autonomy to Western Sahara, ending decades of official neutrality in one of the most protracted territorial disputes in the North African region.

French Open: Musetti books first top 10 win of Grand Slam career, reaches QF

Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): Lorenzo Musetti notched a memorable, first-ever top 10 win of his Grand Slam career at the ongoing French Open on Sunday night, defeating Holger Rune in the fourth round to make it to the second major quarterfinal.

As per the ATP official website, Musetti downed Rune by 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, dominating the final two sets to earn his first head-to-head win against Rune. Though Rune was

"No currency other than runs...": South Africa's Rickelton ahead of WTC final against Australia

Johannesburg [South Africa], June 2 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, South African opener Ryan Rickelton is relying on his past and current experiences in international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he awaits his to take down a world-class Aussie pace trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the first-time in white clothing.

As S

China takes flak at Shangri-la dialogue security summit

Hong Kong, June 2 (ANI): China, which did not send its top-drawer delegation to this year's edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, copped considerable criticism for its continued flouting of international rules and for the threat it poses to neighbors.

At this Singapore-based annual conference featuring military and diplomatic leaders from Asia and across the world, China usually sends a team headed by

India emerges as key market for LNG, ranks fourth globally in 2024: TotalEnergies CEO

Paris [France], 2 June (ANI): India is becoming an increasingly important market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and was ranked number four in the world in 2024, said Patrick Pouyanne, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies.

He made these remarks during an exclusive conversation with ANI in Paris, France.

Pouyanne shared insights into the French energy giant's expanding presence in India, highlighting that Tota

UK must prepare for direct conflict with Russia Defense Secretary

London will invest $8 billion in long-range missile production, John Healey says

The UK plans to mobilize billions of pounds to bolster its military-industrial base in preparation for a potential conflict with Russia, Defense Secretary John Healey has said.

The statement comes ahead of the publication of the government's Strategic Defense Review on Monday. According to the BBC, the report i

France expresses strong support for India against terrorism, trade ties deepen: Piyush Goyal

By Shailesh Yadav

Paris [France], June 1 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed India's gratitude to France for its unwavering support and solidarity following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, emphasising the shared commitment between both nations in maintaining zero tolerance against terrorism.

Goyal is on his three-day official visit to Paris as part of his ongoing visit t