World News https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/world/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:58:24 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Legendary civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/legendary-civil-rights-leader-jesse-jackson-dies https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/legendary-civil-rights-leader-jesse-jackson-dies

It was sadly announced that the legendary civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has died.

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World News Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:33:19 +0000
SONA 2026: Ramaphosa vows crackdown on illegal hiring, adds 10,000 labour inspectors https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sona-2026-ramaphosa-vows-crackdown-on-illegal-hiring-adds-10000-labour-inspectors https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sona-2026-ramaphosa-vows-crackdown-on-illegal-hiring-adds-10000-labour-inspectors

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.

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World News Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:38:13 +0000
Guyana lands historic bid to host 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/guyana-lands-historic-bid-to-host-2026-state-of-the-tourism-industry-conference https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/guyana-lands-historic-bid-to-host-2026-state-of-the-tourism-industry-conference

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).

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World News Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:46:18 +0000
Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Central Africa First Lady and 6 First Ladies of Africa at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dr.-rasha-kelej-meets-central-africa-first-lady-and-6-first-ladies-of-africa-at-12th-merck-foundation-africa-asia-luminary https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dr.-rasha-kelej-meets-central-africa-first-lady-and-6-first-ladies-of-africa-at-12th-merck-foundation-africa-asia-luminary

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia.

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World News Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:49:49 +0000
Teacher becomes a sensation in Indian cinema https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/teacher-becomes-a-sensation-in-indian-cinema https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/teacher-becomes-a-sensation-in-indian-cinema

At 70, Biana Watre Momin took a leap far from home.

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World News Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:35:10 +0000
FCCA debuts Leadership Series https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/fcca-debuts-leadership-series https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/fcca-debuts-leadership-series

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.

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World News Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:30:48 +0000
Nature, carbon and climate becoming core investment themes - with Africa at the centre https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nature-carbon-and-climate-becoming-core-investment-themes-with-africa-at-the-centre https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nature-carbon-and-climate-becoming-core-investment-themes-with-africa-at-the-centre

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.

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World News Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:27:27 +0000
Zimbabwe enters the global critical minerals conversation with purpose https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/zimbabwe-enters-the-global-critical-minerals-conversation-with-purpose https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/zimbabwe-enters-the-global-critical-minerals-conversation-with-purpose

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.

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World News Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:14:34 +0000
Carnival season returns to Martinique with music, masquerade and meaning https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-season-returns-to-martinique-with-music-masquerade-and-meaning https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-season-returns-to-martinique-with-music-masquerade-and-meaning

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.

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World News Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:04:10 +0000
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’ programmes https://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-programmes https://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-programmes

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.

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World News Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:56:27 +0000
AEC endorses Kigali’s Africa CEO Forum as the continent’s strategic hub https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/aec-endorses-kigalis-africa-ceo-forum-as-the-continents-strategic-hub https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/aec-endorses-kigalis-africa-ceo-forum-as-the-continents-strategic-hub

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.

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World News Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:43:33 +0000
Multidisciplinary artist Shezad Dawood's art residency unfolds at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/multidisciplinary-artist-shezad-dawood-s-art-residency-unfolds-at-patina-maldives-fari-islands https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/multidisciplinary-artist-shezad-dawood-s-art-residency-unfolds-at-patina-maldives-fari-islands

From 31 March to 21 April 2026, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will welcome artist Shezad Dawood to its shores for the inaugural Patina Art Residency.

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World News Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:40:52 +0000
DIFC's landmark 2025 results solidify Dubai's position as a leading global destination for finance and business https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/difc-s-landmark-2025-results-solidify-dubai-s-position-as-a-leading-global-destination-for-finance-and-business https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/difc-s-landmark-2025-results-solidify-dubai-s-position-as-a-leading-global-destination-for-finance-and-business

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced landmark annual results that underscore Dubai's prominence as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

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World News Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:01:18 +0000
Jamaica government looking to land TAM-1 cable https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-government-looking-to-land-tam-1-cable https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-government-looking-to-land-tam-1-cable

The TAM-1 subsea cable could soon be extended to Jamaica.

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World News Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:55:57 +0000
Billy Griffith and Shannah Butterfield named in Bermuda Tourism appointments https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/billy-griffith-and-shannah-butterfield-named-in-bermuda-tourism-appointments https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/billy-griffith-and-shannah-butterfield-named-in-bermuda-tourism-appointments

Caribbean tourism veteran William “Billy” Griffith has been appointed chair of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) Board while Shannah Butterfield joins the Board of Directors.

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World News Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:11:46 +0000
Cuban tanker returning after Jamaica refusal to sell gas https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/cuban-tanker-returning-after-jamaica-refusal-to-sell-gas https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/cuban-tanker-returning-after-jamaica-refusal-to-sell-gas

After weeks of apparent inactivity, the tanker ‘Emilia’, dedicated to transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) under the Cuban flag, moved again.

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World News Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:08:52 +0000