World Newshttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/world/feed/atom/2025-12-30T17:14:22+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationNational energy champions confirm participation at Libya Energy & Economic Summit 20262025-12-29T22:14:56+00:002025-12-29T22:14:56+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/national-energy-champions-confirm-participation-at-libya-energy-economic-summit-2026Super User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_National_energy_champions_confirm_participation_at_Libya_Energy_Economic_Summit_2026.webp" /></p><p>Senior executives from state-backed and nationally anchored energy companies will participate at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, highlighting the growing role of national energy champions in Libya’s upstream reopening.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_National_energy_champions_confirm_participation_at_Libya_Energy_Economic_Summit_2026.webp" /></p><p>Senior executives from state-backed and nationally anchored energy companies will participate at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, highlighting the growing role of national energy champions in Libya’s upstream reopening.</p>
Vantage foundation spreads festive cheer to children with Starlight Sydney initiative2025-12-29T22:11:59+00:002025-12-29T22:11:59+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/vantage-foundation-spreads-festive-cheer-to-children-with-starlight-sydney-initiativeSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS123_-_Vantage_foundation_spreads_festive_cheer_to_children_with_Starlight_Sydney_initiative.jpg" /></p><p>Vantage Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting children and families in vulnerable circumstances through a recent collaboration with Team Building with Purpose, who ran a group corporate volunteering session on behalf of their charity partner, Starlight Children's Foundation Sydney.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS123_-_Vantage_foundation_spreads_festive_cheer_to_children_with_Starlight_Sydney_initiative.jpg" /></p><p>Vantage Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting children and families in vulnerable circumstances through a recent collaboration with Team Building with Purpose, who ran a group corporate volunteering session on behalf of their charity partner, Starlight Children's Foundation Sydney.</p>
Enlit Africa releases 2026 programme2025-12-28T23:38:16+00:002025-12-28T23:38:16+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/enlit-africa-releases-2026-programmeSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Enlit_Africa_releases_2026_programme1.jpg" /></p><p>Enlit Africa has released its 2026 programme, outlining a three-day agenda focused on policy, planning, technical implementation and investment across Africa’s power, energy and water sectors.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Enlit_Africa_releases_2026_programme1.jpg" /></p><p>Enlit Africa has released its 2026 programme, outlining a three-day agenda focused on policy, planning, technical implementation and investment across Africa’s power, energy and water sectors.</p>
Hurricane Melissa devastation saddles Jamaica with multi-billion-dollar bill2025-12-28T23:32:35+00:002025-12-28T23:32:35+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hurricane-melissa-devastation-saddles-jamaica-with-multi-billion-dollar-billSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Hurricane_Melissa_devastation_saddles_Jamaica_with_multi_-_Copy.png" /></p><p><a href="https://gfmag.com/data/economic-data/poorest-country-in-the-world/">Jamaica</a> faces an $8 billion-plus price tag to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Hurricane_Melissa_devastation_saddles_Jamaica_with_multi_-_Copy.png" /></p><p><a href="https://gfmag.com/data/economic-data/poorest-country-in-the-world/">Jamaica</a> faces an $8 billion-plus price tag to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.</p>
Merck Foundation CEO meets The First Lady of Liberia and 6 African First Ladies at the 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025 in The Gambia2025-12-27T19:32:26+00:002025-12-27T19:32:26+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/merck-foundation-ceo-meets-the-first-lady-of-liberia-and-6-african-first-ladies-at-the-12th-africa-asia-luminary-2025-in-the-gambiaSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Merck_Foundation_CEO_meets_The_First_Lady_of_Liberia_and_6_African_First_Ladies_at_the_12th_Africa_Asia_Luminary_2025_in_The_Gambia1.jpg" /></p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in Banjul, The Gambia.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Merck_Foundation_CEO_meets_The_First_Lady_of_Liberia_and_6_African_First_Ladies_at_the_12th_Africa_Asia_Luminary_2025_in_The_Gambia1.jpg" /></p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in Banjul, The Gambia.</p>
NIA joins forces with TAT to reignite ‘Amazing Thailand’ through innovation power, transforming Thai tourism and leveraging creativity and culture to drive a new tourism economy2025-12-27T19:24:34+00:002025-12-27T19:24:34+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nia-joins-forces-with-tat-to-reignite-amazing-thailand-through-innovation-power-transforming-thai-tourism-and-leveraging-creativity-and-culture-to-drive-a-new-tourism-economySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_NIA_joins_forces_with_TAT_to_reignite_Amazing_Thailand_through_innovation_power_transforming_Thai_tourism_and_leveraging_creativity_and_culture_to_drive_a_new_tourism_economy.jpeg" /></p><p>Tourism remains one of the most important engines driving Thailand's economy. Beyond generating revenue, it plays a vital role in job creation, nation branding, and even influencing investment decisions.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_NIA_joins_forces_with_TAT_to_reignite_Amazing_Thailand_through_innovation_power_transforming_Thai_tourism_and_leveraging_creativity_and_culture_to_drive_a_new_tourism_economy.jpeg" /></p><p>Tourism remains one of the most important engines driving Thailand's economy. Beyond generating revenue, it plays a vital role in job creation, nation branding, and even influencing investment decisions.</p>
India solar energy boom facing waste problem2025-12-26T20:39:39+00:002025-12-26T20:39:39+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-solar-energy-boom-facing-waste-problemSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_India_solar_energy_boom_facing_waste_problem.png" /></p><p>India's rapid solar energy expansion is widely hailed as a success.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_India_solar_energy_boom_facing_waste_problem.png" /></p><p>India's rapid solar energy expansion is widely hailed as a success.</p>
Miami women stepping up in ‘Melissa aftermath2025-12-26T20:35:01+00:002025-12-26T20:35:01+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/miami-women-stepping-up-in-melissa-aftermathSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS-W.o.E._-_Miami_women_stepping_up_in_Melissa_aftermath1122.jpg" /></p><p>Michelle Williamson supervises donations being collected for hurricane relief in Jamaica.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS-W.o.E._-_Miami_women_stepping_up_in_Melissa_aftermath1122.jpg" /></p><p>Michelle Williamson supervises donations being collected for hurricane relief in Jamaica.</p>
Jamaica has already welcomed 300,000 tourists following the hurricane2025-12-25T21:33:16+00:002025-12-25T21:33:16+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-has-already-welcomed-300000-tourists-following-the-hurricaneSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Jamaica_has_already_welcomed_300000_tourists_following_the_hurricane123.jpg" /></p><p>Jamaica’s recovery following Hurricane Melissa has been remarkable.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/HOL_-_Jamaica_has_already_welcomed_300000_tourists_following_the_hurricane123.jpg" /></p><p>Jamaica’s recovery following Hurricane Melissa has been remarkable.</p>
African Mining Week returns to Cape Town2025-12-25T21:22:01+00:002025-12-25T21:22:01+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/african-mining-week-returns-to-cape-townSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_African_Mining_Week_returns_to_Cape_Town.jpg" /></p><p>African Mining Week (AMW), Africa’s premier mining forum, returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 14–16 October 2026, under the theme, “Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development.”</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_African_Mining_Week_returns_to_Cape_Town.jpg" /></p><p>African Mining Week (AMW), Africa’s premier mining forum, returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 14–16 October 2026, under the theme, “Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development.”</p>
Kwaanza Celebrated Worldwide2025-12-25T21:19:00+00:002025-12-25T21:19:00+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/kwaanza-celebrated-worldwideSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Kwaanza_Celebrated_Worldwide.png" /></p><p>The annual celebration of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African-American_culture">African-American culture</a> starts from today (December 26) to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called ‘Karamu’, usually on the sixth day.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Kwaanza_Celebrated_Worldwide.png" /></p><p>The annual celebration of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African-American_culture">African-American culture</a> starts from today (December 26) to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called ‘Karamu’, usually on the sixth day.</p>
Carnival Corporation shares holiday joy through youth ship visits, toy giveaways and community events2025-12-24T21:35:46+00:002025-12-24T21:35:46+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-corporation-shares-holiday-joy-through-youth-ship-visits-toy-giveaways-and-community-eventsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1OVERSEAS_-_Carnival_Corporation_shares_holiday_joy_through_youth_ship_visits_toy_giveaways_and_community_events.jpg" /></p><p><a href="https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/3c7f30f8c67a4a19ba834ae428706bf5/0/d0de9ec992ef6690c939b2f6e1c9e51d00f16c3dce649736e7d0633a397105da?cache_buster=1766521161">Carnival Corporation & plc</a> has embarked on its annual holiday community outreach, delivering joy, support and festive cheer to thousands of residents across its partner destinations.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1OVERSEAS_-_Carnival_Corporation_shares_holiday_joy_through_youth_ship_visits_toy_giveaways_and_community_events.jpg" /></p><p><a href="https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/3c7f30f8c67a4a19ba834ae428706bf5/0/d0de9ec992ef6690c939b2f6e1c9e51d00f16c3dce649736e7d0633a397105da?cache_buster=1766521161">Carnival Corporation & plc</a> has embarked on its annual holiday community outreach, delivering joy, support and festive cheer to thousands of residents across its partner destinations.</p>
Centara Reserve Samui lights up the festive season through a sustainable Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony2025-12-24T21:29:51+00:002025-12-24T21:29:51+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/centara-reserve-samui-lights-up-the-festive-season-through-a-sustainable-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremonySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Centara_Reserve_Samui_lights_up_the_festive_season_through_a_sustainable_Christmas_Tree_Lighting_Ceremony1.jpg" /></p><p>Koh Samui, Thailand, December 2025: Centara Reserve Samui marked the beginning of the festive season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, where timeless holiday magic was thoughtfully intertwined with a meaningful message of mindful giving and sustainability.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Centara_Reserve_Samui_lights_up_the_festive_season_through_a_sustainable_Christmas_Tree_Lighting_Ceremony1.jpg" /></p><p>Koh Samui, Thailand, December 2025: Centara Reserve Samui marked the beginning of the festive season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, where timeless holiday magic was thoughtfully intertwined with a meaningful message of mindful giving and sustainability.</p>
Merck Foundation and African and Asian First Ladies released ‘Ray of Hope’ in three languages to raise awareness on cancer early detection and prevention with special focus on children cancer2025-12-24T21:23:13+00:002025-12-24T21:23:13+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/merck-foundation-and-african-and-asian-first-ladies-released-ray-of-hope-in-three-languages-to-raise-awareness-on-cancer-early-detection-and-prevention-with-special-focus-on-children-cancerSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Merck_Foundation_and_African_and_Asian_First_Ladies_released_Ray_of_Hope1.jpg" /></p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, released a new children’s storybook and its animation film adaptation titled ‘Ray of Hope’ to raise awareness about cancer, with a special focus on early detection, prevention and access to quality cancer care specially in childhood cancer.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Merck_Foundation_and_African_and_Asian_First_Ladies_released_Ray_of_Hope1.jpg" /></p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, released a new children’s storybook and its animation film adaptation titled ‘Ray of Hope’ to raise awareness about cancer, with a special focus on early detection, prevention and access to quality cancer care specially in childhood cancer.</p>
Caribbean tourism and cruise leaders align on resilience and shared growth2025-12-23T16:43:19+00:002025-12-23T16:43:19+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/caribbean-tourism-and-cruise-leaders-align-on-resilience-and-shared-growthSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Caribbean_tourism_and_cruise_leaders_align_on_resilience_and_shared_growth.jpg" /></p><p>Caribbean tourism ministers, directors and industry executives gathered this month aboard Royal Caribbean’s ‘Icon of the Seas’ for the “Iconic Summit,” held during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) second annual Caribbean Weekend in Miami.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Caribbean_tourism_and_cruise_leaders_align_on_resilience_and_shared_growth.jpg" /></p><p>Caribbean tourism ministers, directors and industry executives gathered this month aboard Royal Caribbean’s ‘Icon of the Seas’ for the “Iconic Summit,” held during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) second annual Caribbean Weekend in Miami.</p>
Offshore expansion drives push for logistics hubs across the Caribbean2025-12-23T16:39:46+00:002025-12-23T16:39:46+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/offshore-expansion-drives-push-for-logistics-hubs-across-the-caribbeanSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Offshore_expansion_drives_push_for_logistics_hubs_across_the_Caribbean.png" /></p><p>The rapid expansion of offshore oil and gas activity across the Caribbean has pushed logistics infrastructure to the forefront of upstream strategy.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Offshore_expansion_drives_push_for_logistics_hubs_across_the_Caribbean.png" /></p><p>The rapid expansion of offshore oil and gas activity across the Caribbean has pushed logistics infrastructure to the forefront of upstream strategy.</p>