World News https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/world/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:24:22 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Outfit worn by Indian 'rocket woman' on display in US museum https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/outfit-worn-by-indian-rocket-woman-on-display-in-us-museum https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/outfit-worn-by-indian-rocket-woman-on-display-in-us-museum

On a day that Nandini Harinath describes as the most important of her life, the Indian space scientist turned up to the office in a vibrant red and blue silk sari.

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World News Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:14:46 +0100
Afcons awarded landmark Breakwater Project for Vadhvan Port https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/afcons-awarded-landmark-breakwater-project-for-vadhvan-port https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/afcons-awarded-landmark-breakwater-project-for-vadhvan-port

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd have just announced that it has received the Letter of Award today from the Vadhvan Port Project Limited (VPPL) for the construction of a 10.14 km-long breakwater at the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra.

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World News Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:55:50 +0100
Barbados and BVI leaders receive top honours at Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/barbados-and-bvi-leaders-receive-top-honours-at-caribbean-women-in-tourism-leadership-awards https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/barbados-and-bvi-leaders-receive-top-honours-at-caribbean-women-in-tourism-leadership-awards

Barbados’ top tourism executive Andrea Franklin, and Luce Hodge-Smith, junior minister of tourism and culture for the BVI (British Virgin Islands), received top honours during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) third annual ‘Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards’ held at InterContinental New York Times Square during Caribbean Week in New York, in the USA.

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World News Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:56:23 +0100
Charmaine Spencer named CMO of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/charmaine-spencer-named-cmo-of-antigua-and-barbuda-tourism-authority https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/charmaine-spencer-named-cmo-of-antigua-and-barbuda-tourism-authority

Charmaine Spencer has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) following her successful tenure as the twin-island nation’s director of tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America, a position she has held since 2018.

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World News Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:51:14 +0100
Atout France adds six new Palace Hotels to its national collection https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/atout-france-adds-six-new-palace-hotels-to-its-national-collection https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/atout-france-adds-six-new-palace-hotels-to-its-national-collection

On 2 June, Atout France was pleased to unveil the 2026 collection of France's Palace hotels, an exclusive selection of properties that embody the excellence of French expertise in hospitality.

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World News Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:00:18 +0100
Caribbean Week concludes in New York https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/caribbean-week-concludes-in-new-york https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/caribbean-week-concludes-in-new-york

Caribbean Week in New York 2026 concluded after four days of high-level dialogue, strategic partnerships and thought leadership, reinforcing the Caribbean’s unified vision under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.”

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World News Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:53:33 +0100
Jamaica unveils Tourism 3.0 strategy to drive inclusive growth and industry transformation https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-unveils-tourism-3.0-strategy-to-drive-inclusive-growth-and-industry-transformation https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-unveils-tourism-3.0-strategy-to-drive-inclusive-growth-and-industry-transformation

Jamaica’s tourism sector is entering a new era of transformation under the banner of Tourism 3.0, a bold strategy designed to reposition the destination for sustained growth, enhanced competitiveness, and greater benefits for Jamaican workers and communities.

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World News Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:30:04 +0100
Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/miners-dig-on-as-lab-grown-diamonds-change-market https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/miners-dig-on-as-lab-grown-diamonds-change-market

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds has caused a big fall in the price of the mined gems.

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World News Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:16:38 +0100
Purito Seoul outlines its global brand vision for 2026 with global celebrity partnership https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/purito-seoul-outlines-its-global-brand-vision-for-2026-with-global-celebrity-partnership https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/purito-seoul-outlines-its-global-brand-vision-for-2026-with-global-celebrity-partnership

Purito Seoul has unveiled its long-term global vision for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable brand growth and expanded international engagement.

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World News Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:13:20 +0100
China's Hainan unveils ‘Top 10 Calling Cards’ for international tour operators https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/china-s-hainan-unveils-top-10-calling-cards-for-international-tour-operators https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/china-s-hainan-unveils-top-10-calling-cards-for-international-tour-operators

The Overseas Tour Operators Hainan Tour 2026 recently kicked off in Haikou, Hainan Province.

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World News Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:52:34 +0100
CTO honours journalistic excellence at annual Caribbean Media Awards in New York https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cto-honours-journalistic-excellence-at-annual-caribbean-media-awards-in-new-york https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cto-honours-journalistic-excellence-at-annual-caribbean-media-awards-in-new-york

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) celebrated leading storytellers, broadcasters and digital creators from the U.S. and Caribbean during the annual Caribbean Media Awards Luncheon, a signature event of Caribbean Week in New York.

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World News Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:50:11 +0100
Mount Everest guide believed dead, spotted crawling down to Base Camp https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/mount-everest-guide-believed-dead-spotted-crawling-down-to-base-camp https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/mount-everest-guide-believed-dead-spotted-crawling-down-to-base-camp

A Nepali climbing guide thought to have died on Mount Everest has been found crawling down to Base Camp, six days after he was last seen alive.

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World News Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:42:11 +0100
Jamaica Bauxite Institute pushes bauxite growth amid Guinea uncertainty https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-bauxite-institute-pushes-bauxite-growth-amid-guinea-uncertainty https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-bauxite-institute-pushes-bauxite-growth-amid-guinea-uncertainty

The Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) has renewed its call for citizens to avoid occupying bauxite-bearing lands, highlighting growing concerns over unauthorised settlements on areas designated for mining, agriculture and future development projects.

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World News Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:29:59 +0100
Global hospitality leaders expand luxury all-inclusive portfolios across the Mexican https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/global-hospitality-leaders-expand-luxury-all-inclusive-portfolios-across-the-mexican https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/global-hospitality-leaders-expand-luxury-all-inclusive-portfolios-across-the-mexican

Leading international hospitality brands are executing a major multi-million-dollar expansion of their luxury all-inclusive portfolios throughout the highly competitive Mexican Caribbean market.

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World News Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:21:10 +0100
International Civil Aviation Organization drafts standardized global airfare sustainability mandate https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/international-civil-aviation-organization-drafts-standardized-global-airfare-sustainability-mandate https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/international-civil-aviation-organization-drafts-standardized-global-airfare-sustainability-mandate

The International Civil Aviation Organization has initiated the drafting of a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at standardizing carbon offset and sustainability compliance models within global airfare algorithms.

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World News Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:17:48 +0100
Shopper in Delhi now hiring people to carry their bags https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/shopper-in-delhi-now-hiring-people-to-carry-their-bags https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/shopper-in-delhi-now-hiring-people-to-carry-their-bags

A new start-up in India is offering shoppers in a busy market in Delhi the option of someone carrying their bags as they move from shop to shop, or push baby's prams while their parents are shop.

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World News Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:12:59 +0100