Avani Hotels & Resorts is committed to creating a positive impact with the introduction of its Dollars for Deeds CSR programme in Asia. The initiative empowers guests to support various worthy causes, including children’s hospitals in Laos, disability organisations in Bali, elephant foundations in Thailand, and coral reef protection programmes in the … [Περισσότερα...]
Zelenskyy will meet Biden at the White House amid push for Congress to approve more aid
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to the White House as Joe Biden's administration is stepping up pressure on Congress to provide billions more in aid to Kyiv. The visit is intended “to underscore the United States’ unshakeable commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Russia’s brutal invasion,” the White House said in a statement on … [Περισσότερα...]
Children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept her Nobel Peace Prize
The teenage children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in the Norwegian capital on Sunday on behalf of the mother they haven’t seen in years, reading out a speech she penned from a Tehran prison as her medal rested on an empty chair. Mohammadi, 51, was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize in October for her decades of activism despite numerous … [Περισσότερα...]
Culture Re-View: The groundbreaking representation in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
11 December 1967: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner is released. The pioneering US film with an interracial romance at the heart of its story. The Hays Code was introduced in Hollywood in the 1930s to provide morality guidelines to film production. After the heady and experimental early years of film, the Hays Code effectively muzzled the creativity of filmmakers for the next three decades.One of … [Περισσότερα...]
The Hague court wants to probe war crimes in Israel and Gaza. Where does Europe stand?
Hopes that war crimes committed in Israel and Gaza can be prosecuted rest on the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) and its prosecutor, Karim Khan. The ICC ruled in 2021 that its criminal jurisdiction extended to the Palestinian territories of Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and opened a formal investigation into the endemic violence in the region since 2014.This gives Khan … [Περισσότερα...]
Latest news bulletin | December 11th – Morning
Top News Stories Today Updated: 11/12/2023 - 07:30 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
From chocolate to sex toys: How companies are cashing in on Advent calendars
Christmas Advent calendars are evolving beyond chocolate. Companies now offer calendars with elaborate products, from craft beers to books to sex toys, employing a lucrative marketing strategy that not only attracts sales but also helps customers save money during the holiday season. No matter your tastes, there’s an Advent calendar out there for you: Lego sets, beauty products, fancy … [Περισσότερα...]
Brussels and Berlin marche march against antisemitism on Sunday
Throughout Europe, thousands of people have joined rallies to denounce antisemitism. Brussels and Berlin showed support towards the Jewish community on Sunday. In Brussels, the Coordinating Committee of Jewish Organisations in Belgium orchestrated a march, uniting Jewish institutions in Belgium, the Belgian League Against antisemitism, and the Forum of Jewish Organisations in Antwerp. Yves … [Περισσότερα...]
Latest news bulletin | December 10th – Evening
Top News Stories Today Updated: 10/12/2023 - 18:21 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
COP28: sticking points remain on fossil fuels as talks near crunch time
Negotiators are urged to narrow down their options in order to agree on how to save the planet from disastrous levels of warming and help vulnerable societies adapt to weather extremes. “Now is the time to shift gears and get to consensus,” COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber said in a plenary session late Saturday. The president remained determined for the talks to finish on Tuesday as planned, … [Περισσότερα...]
Children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf
The children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. A prestigious ceremony with one major absentee: the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in Oslo on Sunday to imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who was represented by her children.A staunch opponent of the mandatory wearing of the hijab by women and of the death penalty in … [Περισσότερα...]
Elon Musk restores X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, worrying advertisers
The controversial far-right host was previously 'permanently banned' from the platform in 2018 after repeatedly claiming the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax. Elon Musk has restored the X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, pointing to a poll on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter that came out in favour of the Infowars host who repeatedly called the 2012 Sandy Hook school … [Περισσότερα...]
Latest news bulletin | December 10th – Midday
Top News Stories Today Updated: 10/12/2023 - 12:30 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
‘Shadows of children’: For the youngest Israeli hostages, life moves forward in whispers
Doctors warn the weeks these children spent in captivity will take its toll even more as the conflict continues. After seven weeks held hostage in the tunnels of Gaza, they are finally free to laugh and chat and play. Some of the children who have come back from captivity, though, are still reluctant to raise their voices above a whisper. In theory, they can eat what they want, sleep as much … [Περισσότερα...]
Egyptians vote for president, with el-Sissi almost certain to win
Current President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has been in power since mid-2014 and it's expected this election will see him stay in the top spot until 2030. Egyptians have begun voting in a presidential election in which President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi faces no serious challenger and is almost certain to win another term, keeping him in power until 2030.The election has been overshadowed by the … [Περισσότερα...]
Ukraine says Russian presidential voting in its occupied regions would be ‘null and void’
Ukraine on Saturday condemned Russia’s intention to organise presidential election voting in occupied Ukrainian territory next year. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said any such balloting held in the occupied regions in the country would be “null and void” and pledged that any international observers sent to monitor the Russian election would “face criminal responsibility.”“We call on the … [Περισσότερα...]
Israel-Hamas war: UNRWA calls Gaza 'hell on earth' as heavy fighting continues with more US support
The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war. Fighting ramps up further still as US lends supportHeavy fighting raged into Sunday in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis, as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive after the US blocked the latest international efforts to halt the fighting and rushed more munitions to its close ally.Israel has faced rising international outrage and calls … [Περισσότερα...]
Emirates unveils world class wine list for 2024
Emirates is introducing a new array of exceptional wines onboard global flights this month, as the previous year’s investment into wine and champagne tops AED 186 million. As part of a continuous and concerted investment into the onboard experience, Emirates boasts the most extensive wine cellar of any airline - dedicated facilities in France which currently … [Περισσότερα...]
SWISS to serve culinary creations from the Kempinski Palace Engelberg aloft
SWISS is taking its premium travellers on a gastronomic trip to Canton Obwalden in Central Switzerland for this year’s winter chapter of its ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ inflight food and beverage programme. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
American Airlines debuts record schedule for Cancun
American Airlines is ready to help customers escape winter weather with more flights than any other U.S. carrier to the white sand beaches, impressive archaeological sites and vibrant culture of Cancun, Mexico (CUN). With 40 peak-day flights this winter, American provides plenty of options for customers to take in all that Cancun and the Riviera Maya has to … [Περισσότερα...]
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