https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/world/feed/atom/ 2026-01-01T21:06:59+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2025-12-31T19:44:40+00:00 2025-12-31T19:44:40+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/ccrif-set-record-$70.8m-parametric-payout-for-jamaica-following-hurricane-melissa Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_CCRIF_set_record_70.8m_parametric_payout_for_Jamaica_following_Hurricane_Melissa.jpg" /></p><p>The CCRIF (Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) announced that it was set to make a payout of US$70.8 million to the government of Jamaica to cover damages from Hurricane Melissa.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_CCRIF_set_record_70.8m_parametric_payout_for_Jamaica_following_Hurricane_Melissa.jpg" /></p><p>The CCRIF (Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) announced that it was set to make a payout of US$70.8 million to the government of Jamaica to cover damages from Hurricane Melissa.</p> 2025-12-31T19:42:02+00:00 2025-12-31T19:42:02+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/norway-unveils-midnight-aurora-route-as-world-s-first-moving-observatory-for-northern-lights Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/112OVERSEAS_-_Norway_unveils_Midnight_Aurora_route_as_worlds_first_moving_observatory_for_Northern_Lights.jpg" /></p><p>Norway has officially launched a revolutionary nighttime rail service, the&nbsp;Midnight Aurora Route, designed to offer an unparalleled view of the heavens.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/112OVERSEAS_-_Norway_unveils_Midnight_Aurora_route_as_worlds_first_moving_observatory_for_Northern_Lights.jpg" /></p><p>Norway has officially launched a revolutionary nighttime rail service, the&nbsp;Midnight Aurora Route, designed to offer an unparalleled view of the heavens.</p> 2025-12-31T19:37:17+00:00 2025-12-31T19:37:17+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/wco-praises-e-commerce-platform-in-trilingual-report Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_WCO_praises_e-commerce_platform_in_trilingual_report11.jpg" /></p><p>A new milestone reflecting Dubai's global leadership in customs innovation, Dubai Customs' innovative cross-border e-commerce platform has received widespread praise from the World Customs Organization (WCO), in a special trilingual report on it (French, English, and Spanish).</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_WCO_praises_e-commerce_platform_in_trilingual_report11.jpg" /></p><p>A new milestone reflecting Dubai's global leadership in customs innovation, Dubai Customs' innovative cross-border e-commerce platform has received widespread praise from the World Customs Organization (WCO), in a special trilingual report on it (French, English, and Spanish).</p> 2025-12-31T19:32:54+00:00 2025-12-31T19:32:54+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/why-families-in-india-are-turning-to-birth-tourism Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS1_-_Why_families_in_India_are_turning_to_Birth_Tourism.jpg" /></p><p>Families in India are increasingly undertaking birth tourism for a number of reasons.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS1_-_Why_families_in_India_are_turning_to_Birth_Tourism.jpg" /></p><p>Families in India are increasingly undertaking birth tourism for a number of reasons.</p> 2025-12-30T21:26:45+00:00 2025-12-30T21:26:45+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bav-and-vantage-foundation-formalised-strategic-partnership-to-advance-financial-education Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_BAV1_and_Vantage_Foundation_formalised_strategic_partnership_to_advance_financial_education.jpg" /></p><p>The Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV) and Vantage Foundation officially formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a signing ceremony held at the Banking Academy's headquarters in Hanoi on 16 December.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_BAV1_and_Vantage_Foundation_formalised_strategic_partnership_to_advance_financial_education.jpg" /></p><p>The Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV) and Vantage Foundation officially formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a signing ceremony held at the Banking Academy's headquarters in Hanoi on 16 December.</p> 2025-12-29T22:14:56+00:00 2025-12-29T22:14:56+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/national-energy-champions-confirm-participation-at-libya-energy-economic-summit-2026 Super 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, highlighting the growing role of national energy champions in Libya’s upstream reopening.</p> 2025-12-29T22:11:59+00:00 2025-12-29T22:11:59+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/vantage-foundation-spreads-festive-cheer-to-children-with-starlight-sydney-initiative Super 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> 2025-12-28T23:38:16+00:00 2025-12-28T23:38:16+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/enlit-africa-releases-2026-programme Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Enlit_Africa_releases_2026_programme1.jpg" /></p><p>Enlit Africa&nbsp;has released its&nbsp;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&nbsp;has released its&nbsp;2026 programme, outlining a three-day agenda focused on policy, planning, technical implementation and investment across Africa’s power, energy and water sectors.</p> 2025-12-28T23:32:35+00:00 2025-12-28T23:32:35+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hurricane-melissa-devastation-saddles-jamaica-with-multi-billion-dollar-bill Super 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> 2025-12-27T19:32:26+00:00 2025-12-27T19:32:26+00:00 https://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-gambia Super 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&nbsp;12th Edition&nbsp;of their annual conference,&nbsp;“Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the&nbsp;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&nbsp;12th Edition&nbsp;of their annual conference,&nbsp;“Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the&nbsp;Government of The Gambia in Banjul, The Gambia.</p> 2025-12-27T19:24:34+00:00 2025-12-27T19:24:34+00:00 https://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-economy Super 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> 2025-12-26T20:39:39+00:00 2025-12-26T20:39:39+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-solar-energy-boom-facing-waste-problem Super 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> 2025-12-26T20:35:01+00:00 2025-12-26T20:35:01+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/miami-women-stepping-up-in-melissa-aftermath Super 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> 2025-12-25T21:33:16+00:00 2025-12-25T21:33:16+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-has-already-welcomed-300000-tourists-following-the-hurricane Super 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&nbsp;Hurricane Melissa&nbsp;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&nbsp;Hurricane Melissa&nbsp;has been remarkable.</p> 2025-12-25T21:22:01+00:00 2025-12-25T21:22:01+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/african-mining-week-returns-to-cape-town Super 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> 2025-12-25T21:19:00+00:00 2025-12-25T21:19:00+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/kwaanza-celebrated-worldwide Super 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>