World Newshttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/world/feed/atom/2026-02-18T20:09:31+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationIrish Girl Guides empower volunteers at National Leadership Day 20262026-02-17T20:04:14+00:002026-02-17T20:04:14+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/irish-girl-guides-empower-volunteers-at-national-leadership-day-2026Super User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Irish_Girl_Guides_empower_volunteers_at_National_Leadership_Day_2026111.jpg" /></p><p>Hundreds of Irish Girl Guides Leaders from across Ireland will come together in Galway for the National Leadership Day 2026.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Irish_Girl_Guides_empower_volunteers_at_National_Leadership_Day_2026111.jpg" /></p><p>Hundreds of Irish Girl Guides Leaders from across Ireland will come together in Galway for the National Leadership Day 2026.</p>
Long queues ahead of Day 1. at AI summit in Delhi2026-02-17T19:57:47+00:002026-02-17T19:57:47+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/long-queues-ahead-of-day-1.-at-ai-summit-in-delhiSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Long_queues_ahead_of_Day1_at_AI_summit_in_India.jpg" /></p><p>India's AI Impact Summit, billed as a landmark gathering of global leaders and technology executives, was overshadowed by logistical chaos on its opening day in Delhi.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Long_queues_ahead_of_Day1_at_AI_summit_in_India.jpg" /></p><p>India's AI Impact Summit, billed as a landmark gathering of global leaders and technology executives, was overshadowed by logistical chaos on its opening day in Delhi.</p>
Museum and statue proposed to honour Jimmy Cliff legacy2026-02-17T19:53:34+00:002026-02-17T19:53:34+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/museum-and-statue-proposed-to-honour-jimmy-cliff-legacySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Museum_and_statue_proposed_to_honour_Jimmy_Cliff_legacy.webp" /></p><p>Jamaican Government Senator, Charles Sinclair, has proposed that the former home of late musical icon, Jimmy Cliff, be transformed into a museum to honour the Reggae legend’s life and global contributions.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Museum_and_statue_proposed_to_honour_Jimmy_Cliff_legacy.webp" /></p><p>Jamaican Government Senator, Charles Sinclair, has proposed that the former home of late musical icon, Jimmy Cliff, be transformed into a museum to honour the Reggae legend’s life and global contributions.</p>
TERA Award expands global reach with United Nations and University of Cambridge Institute collaborations2026-02-17T19:50:39+00:002026-02-17T19:50:39+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/tera-award-expands-global-reach-with-united-nations-and-university-of-cambridge-institute-collaborationsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_TERA-Award_expands_global_reach_with_United_Nations_and_University_of_Cambridge_Institute_collaborations11.jpg" /></p><p>TERA-Award 2026 launches with a US$1.15 million prize pool, expanding globally through strategic collaborations with the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) to accelerate breakthrough energy technologies for climate solutions.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_TERA-Award_expands_global_reach_with_United_Nations_and_University_of_Cambridge_Institute_collaborations11.jpg" /></p><p>TERA-Award 2026 launches with a US$1.15 million prize pool, expanding globally through strategic collaborations with the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) to accelerate breakthrough energy technologies for climate solutions.</p>
Legendary civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies2026-02-17T11:33:19+00:002026-02-17T11:33:19+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/legendary-civil-rights-leader-jesse-jackson-diesSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_download.jpg" /></p><p>It was sadly announced that the legendary civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has died.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_download.jpg" /></p><p>It was sadly announced that the legendary civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has died.</p>
SONA 2026: Ramaphosa vows crackdown on illegal hiring, adds 10,000 labour inspectors2026-02-16T22:38:13+00:002026-02-16T22:38:13+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sona-2026-ramaphosa-vows-crackdown-on-illegal-hiring-adds-10000-labour-inspectorsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Ratcliffe_wating_for_FA_decision_following_immigration_comments.jpg" /></p><p>President Cyril Ramaphosa says employers who hire foreign nationals without the required permits or visas will face the full force of the law, as the government plans to appoint 10,000 additional labour inspectors this year.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Ratcliffe_wating_for_FA_decision_following_immigration_comments.jpg" /></p><p>President Cyril Ramaphosa says employers who hire foreign nationals without the required permits or visas will face the full force of the law, as the government plans to appoint 10,000 additional labour inspectors this year.</p>
Guyana lands historic bid to host 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference2026-02-15T19:46:18+00:002026-02-15T19:46:18+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/guyana-lands-historic-bid-to-host-2026-state-of-the-tourism-industry-conferenceSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Guyana_lands_historic_bid_to_host_2026_State_of_the_Tourism_Industry_Conference.jpg" /></p><p>In a landmark decision for South American tourism, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named Guyana as the host for the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC).</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Guyana_lands_historic_bid_to_host_2026_State_of_the_Tourism_Industry_Conference.jpg" /></p><p>In a landmark decision for South American tourism, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named Guyana as the host for the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC).</p>
Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Central Africa First Lady and 6 First Ladies of Africa at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary2026-02-14T16:49:49+00:002026-02-14T16:49:49+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dr.-rasha-kelej-meets-central-africa-first-lady-and-6-first-ladies-of-africa-at-12th-merck-foundation-africa-asia-luminarySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Dr_Rasha_Kelej_meets_Central_Africa_First_Lady_and_6_First_Ladies_of_Africa_at_12th_Merck_Foundation_Africa_Asia_Luminary11.jpg" /></p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12<sup>th</sup> Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Dr_Rasha_Kelej_meets_Central_Africa_First_Lady_and_6_First_Ladies_of_Africa_at_12th_Merck_Foundation_Africa_Asia_Luminary11.jpg" /></p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12<sup>th</sup> Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia.</p>
Teacher becomes a sensation in Indian cinema2026-02-12T08:35:10+00:002026-02-12T08:35:10+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/teacher-becomes-a-sensation-in-indian-cinemaSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS1_-_Teacher_becomes_a_sensation_in_Indian_cinema1.jpg" /></p><p>At 70, Biana Watre Momin took a leap far from home.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS1_-_Teacher_becomes_a_sensation_in_Indian_cinema1.jpg" /></p><p>At 70, Biana Watre Momin took a leap far from home.</p>
FCCA debuts Leadership Series2026-02-09T11:30:48+00:002026-02-09T11:30:48+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/fcca-debuts-leadership-seriesSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_FCCA_debuts_Leadership_Series.jpg" /></p><p>The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has launched its new FCCA Leadership Series, a platform spotlighting senior public- and private-sector leaders shaping the future of tourism across the Caribbean and Latin America.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_FCCA_debuts_Leadership_Series.jpg" /></p><p>The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has launched its new FCCA Leadership Series, a platform spotlighting senior public- and private-sector leaders shaping the future of tourism across the Caribbean and Latin America.</p>
Nature, carbon and climate becoming core investment themes - with Africa at the centre2026-02-09T11:27:27+00:002026-02-09T11:27:27+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nature-carbon-and-climate-becoming-core-investment-themes-with-africa-at-the-centreSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Nature_carbon_and_climate_becoming_core_investment_themes_-_with_Africa_at_the_centre1.png" /></p><p>Climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation are no longer just environmental challenges; they are now central to how investors assess resilience and long-term returns.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Nature_carbon_and_climate_becoming_core_investment_themes_-_with_Africa_at_the_centre1.png" /></p><p>Climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation are no longer just environmental challenges; they are now central to how investors assess resilience and long-term returns.</p>
Zimbabwe enters the global critical minerals conversation with purpose2026-02-09T11:14:34+00:002026-02-09T11:14:34+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/zimbabwe-enters-the-global-critical-minerals-conversation-with-purposeSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Zimbabwe_enters_the_global_critical_minerals_conversation_with_purpose.png" /></p><p>Zimbabwe has officially announced the launch of Zimbabwe Mining Week, a new annual international conference and exhibition designed to position the country as a purposeful and competitive participant in the global critical minerals economy.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Zimbabwe_enters_the_global_critical_minerals_conversation_with_purpose.png" /></p><p>Zimbabwe has officially announced the launch of Zimbabwe Mining Week, a new annual international conference and exhibition designed to position the country as a purposeful and competitive participant in the global critical minerals economy.</p>
Carnival season returns to Martinique with music, masquerade and meaning2026-02-09T00:04:10+00:002026-02-09T00:04:10+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-season-returns-to-martinique-with-music-masquerade-and-meaningSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/12download.jpg" /></p><p>Martinique’s renowned Carnival is set to take place from February 15 to18, 2026, drawing visitors to the French Caribbean island for four days of music, parades, costumes and centuries-old cultural traditions.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/12download.jpg" /></p><p>Martinique’s renowned Carnival is set to take place from February 15 to18, 2026, drawing visitors to the French Caribbean island for four days of music, parades, costumes and centuries-old cultural traditions.</p>
Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies mark ‘International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026’ through their ‘More Than a Mother’ and ‘Educating Linda’ programmes2026-02-08T23:56:27+00:002026-02-08T23:56:27+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/merck-foundation-ceo-and-african-first-ladies-mark-international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-2026-through-their-more-than-a-mother-and-educating-linda-programmesSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Merck_Foundation_and_African_First_Ladies_Renew_Fight_Against_FGM.png" /></p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies, marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026 through their “More Than a Mother” and “Educating Linda” programs.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Merck_Foundation_and_African_First_Ladies_Renew_Fight_Against_FGM.png" /></p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies, marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026 through their “More Than a Mother” and “Educating Linda” programs.</p>
AEC endorses Kigali’s Africa CEO Forum as the continent’s strategic hub2026-02-07T13:43:33+00:002026-02-07T13:43:33+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/aec-endorses-kigalis-africa-ceo-forum-as-the-continents-strategic-hubSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_AEC_endorses_Kigalis_Africa_CEO_Forum_as_the_continents_strategic_hub.jpg" /></p><p>The AEC (African Energy Chamber) has formally endorsed the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, positioning the May 2026 gathering a s a critical platform for investment, partnership and policy dialogue across the continent.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_AEC_endorses_Kigalis_Africa_CEO_Forum_as_the_continents_strategic_hub.jpg" /></p><p>The AEC (African Energy Chamber) has formally endorsed the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, positioning the May 2026 gathering a s a critical platform for investment, partnership and policy dialogue across the continent.</p>
Multidisciplinary artist Shezad Dawood's art residency unfolds at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands2026-02-07T13:40:52+00:002026-02-07T13:40:52+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/multidisciplinary-artist-shezad-dawood-s-art-residency-unfolds-at-patina-maldives-fari-islandsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Multidisciplinary_artist_Shezad_Dawoods_art_residency_unfolds_at_Patina_Maldives_Fari_Islands.jpg" /></p><p>From 31 March to 21 April 2026, <a href="https://patinahotels.com/maldives">Patina Maldives, Fari Islands</a> will welcome artist Shezad Dawood to its shores for the inaugural Patina Art Residency.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Multidisciplinary_artist_Shezad_Dawoods_art_residency_unfolds_at_Patina_Maldives_Fari_Islands.jpg" /></p><p>From 31 March to 21 April 2026, <a href="https://patinahotels.com/maldives">Patina Maldives, Fari Islands</a> will welcome artist Shezad Dawood to its shores for the inaugural Patina Art Residency.</p>