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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

SBA participates in World News Media Conference 2025 in Poland

SHARJAH, 7th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) recently took part in the 76th World News Media Congress, which took place in Krakow, Poland, from 4th to 6th May.

The SBA team included Salem Ali Al Ghaithi, the Director; Faisal Ali Al Hammadi, who oversees Digital Media; Khalid Ahmed Al Zarouni, the head of the News Center; and Saeed Ahmed Bou Ghazin, in charge of News Exchange.

Du

Spain conveys "unequivocal support" for India's effort to combat terrorism

Madrid [Spain], June 2 (ANI): The Group-6 delegation from India, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, on Monday (local time) met Jose Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain at Palacio de Viana.

In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Spain said, 'The All Party Parliamentary Delegation called on the Minister of External Affairs HE Mr. @jmalbares to apprise him of India's position an

UAE leaders congratulate Karol Nawrocki on winning presidential elections in Poland

ABU DHABI, 2nd June, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Karol Nawrocki on the occasion of winning the presidential elections in the Republic of Poland.

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 M

Western Europe has lost the plot but still plays with fire

Macron speaks, Merz contradicts, and the EU drifts into irrelevance

Modern Western Europe is quickly becoming a real-world demonstration of Hegel's famous dictum - that history repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce. In the past, the missteps of its leaders could be seen as awkward but forgivable moments against the backdrop of a still-coherent West. Today, farce is becoming the default

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

"Will negotiate a fair balance," Piyush Goyal optimistic of wrapping up FTA with EU by year end

By Shailesh Yadav

Paris [France], 2 June (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed optimism that India could finalise its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) ahead of the year-end deadline, citing minimal divergences between the two economic blocs.

Goyal emphasised the complementary nature of the Indian and European economies. 'There are not too many issues where we ha

POLAND-WARSAW-PRESIDENTIAL RUNOFF-VOTING

(250602) -- WARSAW, June 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Karol Nawrocki (C), an independent presidential candidate, casts his ballot with his wife Marta Nawrocka and his children during the country's presidential runoff, in Warsaw, Poland, on June 1, 2025. Karol Nawrocki is now narrowly leading Rafal Trzaskowski in Poland's presidential runoff on Sunday, according to a late poll conducted by Ipsos. Earlier exit poll results had sh

Pro-Trump candidate wins Poland's presidential election - a bad omen for the EU, Ukraine and women

Poland's presidential election runoff will be a bitter pill for pro-European Union democrats to swallow.

The nationalist, Trumpian, historian Karol Nawrocki has narrowly defeated the liberal, pro-EU mayor of Warsaw, Rafa Trzaskowski, 50.89 to 49.11%

Daily World Briefing, June 2

Slovakia opposes EU's plan to end Russian energy imports: PM

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Sunday that his government cannot support the European Union's (EU) proposal to completely halt nuclear fuel imports from Russia.

Addressing a press conference, Fico said the plan would threaten the operation of nuclear power plants in Slovakia.

The European Commission last month unveiled a new roadm

Right-wing Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election

The candidate backed by Law and Justice Party has defeated Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski

Conservative candidate Karol Nawrocki was elected president of Poland in a runoff vote on Sunday, narrowly defeating centrist pro-EU Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.

According to the National Electoral Commission, Nawrocki secured 50.89% of the vote, while Trzaskowski garnered 49.11%.

Turnout reac

Nawrocki holds narrow lead over Trzaskowski in Polish presidential runoff: late poll

Final results are likely to be announced on Monday morning or early afternoon, according to the Polish National Electoral Commission (PKW).

WARSAW, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Karol Nawrocki is now narrowly leading Rafal Trzaskowski in Poland's presidential runoff on Sunday, according to a late poll conducted by Ipsos. Earlier exit poll results had shown Trzaskowski ahead.

Nawrocki, a historian and

Nepal's longest-reigning chariot procession of "Red God" ends with showing of 'Bhoto'

Lalitpur [Nepal], June 2 (ANI): Nepal's longest-chariot procession, dedicated of Rato Machhindranath, the valley's 'Red God' has concluded for the year with the showing of 'Bhoto' or the jewel-studded vest, which has remained unclaimed for ages.

The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath is observed for at least a month to the four months' end with showing the 'Bhoto', expecting the rightful owner to come and

"Enthusiasm in Europe to enter into Free Trade Agreement with India": Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Paris [France], June 1 (ANI): Highlighting growing global confidence in India's economic prospects, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said there is strong enthusiasm in Europe to enter into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India.

Speaking to ANI during his ongoing visit to Paris, France, Goyal noted that India's rising reputation has made nations increasingly eager to deepen trade a

Ukraine conflict a NATO proxy war - Trump envoy

Keith Kellogg has echoed Moscows characterization of the hostilities

Russian President Vladimir Putin is right in considering the Ukraine conflict a proxy war against Russia, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg told Fox News in an interview on Sunday.

He said that while he believes the peace process will ultimately succeed, "escalatory issues" remain. Kellogg referred to