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卡塔尔旅游局加入太平洋亚洲旅游协会

卡塔尔旅游局宣布正式加入太平洋亚洲旅游协会（PATA），成为其目的地成员。此举标志着卡塔尔在国际旅游业中的参与度进一步提升，为拓展亚太地区市场及加强多方协作奠定了制度基础。

Qatar Tourism joins Pacific Asia Travel Association at London travel market

Qatar Tourism has joined the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) as a destination member, strengthening its international industry engagement and creating further opportunities for collaboration with tourism stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region. The membership was formalised at a signing ceremony at the Qatar Pavilion during World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026.

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New home sales in US post surprise jump in October

New home sales in the US defied expectations and rose in October, government data showed Wednesday, despite mortgage rates remaining high.

European, US stocks waver on economic gloom

European and US stock markets wavered Wednesday on news that the eurozone and UK economies shrank in November but by less than the previous month.

Fans hope Glazer era is over as Manchester United owners consider sale

Fans gathered outside Old Trafford on Wednesday said they hoped the Glazers' time as owners of Manchester United was coming to an end as a leading supporters group insisted the Red Devils' loyal followers must have a stake in any new share structure.

Uniper rescue to cost Germany an extra 25 bn euros

Troubled gas giant Uniper on Wednesday said the German government would need to spend an additional 25 billion euros under a planned nationalisation to stave off the firm's collapse in the wake of Russia's war in Ukraine.

European equities waver on economic gloom

European stock markets wavered on Wednesday on news that the eurozone and UK economies shrank in November, but by less than the prior month.

Gucci set to part ways with star designer Michele: report

The Italian designer Alessandro Michele is set to leave Gucci, where he has overseen a surge in sales at the fashion powerhouse since 2015 but seen his star fade in recent seasons, according to a report in industry bible Women's Wear Daily on Wednesday.

Credit Suisse expects Q4 pre-tax loss of $1.6 bn

Credit Suisse stocks tumbled again Wednesday after announcing it expects a surprise fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of up to $1.6 billion as it launches into a radical overhaul of its operations.

Markets rise on rate hopes but China Covid casts shadow

Asian and European markets rose Wednesday as traders flitted between hopes for a halt in sharp US interest rate hikes and concern that a surge in China's Covid-19 cases will see officials impose more painful lockdowns.

Asian markets rise on rate hopes but China Covid casts shadow

Asian markets rose Wednesday but traders flitted between hopes for a halt in sharp US interest rate hikes and concern that a surge in China's Covid cases will see officials impose more painful lockdowns.

Foreign university students sold 'dreams' in north Cyprus

Foreign students are big business in northern Cyprus, a tiny, breakaway statelet only recognised by Turkey, but some warn university recruiters are selling "dreams" in the internationally and economically isolated territory.

'But you're a woman': Iraqi furniture-maker carves up stereotypes

With hammer and saw, Nour al-Janabi is building her latest creation, a candy-pink sofa, in the carpentry workshop she runs in male-dominated and conservative Iraq.

Medical community frets over fate of Twitter

For days, doctors, scientists and public health experts have been telling their Twitter followers where to find them on other platforms if Elon Musk's newly-acquired company tanks.

'Dangerous rhetoric' stoking nuclear tensions: UN chief

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday against "dangerous rhetoric" stoking tensions among nuclear-armed rivals.

French regulator approves state bid to renationalise power giant

France's financial markets regulator on Tuesday approved the state's plan to fully control heavily indebted national power utility EDF that is to spearhead efforts to relaunch the French nuclear industry.

'Hardcore' Musk drives into a culture clash at Twitter

After snapping up Twitter, one of Silicon Valley's most iconic companies, Elon Musk swiftly introduced his no-holds-barred work ethic, setting up a bitter culture clash with thousands of workers who still believed in the platform's higher mission.

UK public finances worsen, as OECD warns on outlook

UK state borrowing jumped last month, official data showed Tuesday, as the government cushions consumers from soaring energy bills which the OECD said could further push up inflation.

UK probes Apple, Google over cloud gaming, browsers

Britain launched Tuesday an in-depth competition probe into the domination of US tech giants Apple and Google of cloud gaming and mobile internet browsers.

Germany examining legal action against FIFA armband stance

Germany's football association (DFB) said Tuesday it was examining if FIFA's threat to impose disciplinary action against players who wear the "OneLove" armband at the World Cup tournament is legal.

Battling inflation 'priority' as global growth slows: OECD

World economic growth is slowing due to decades-high inflation, the OECD said Tuesday, calling for "essential" further monetary policy tightening and "more targeted" government support.

European, US stocks up despite China Covid fears

European and US stocks rose and oil prices recovered from heavy losses on Tuesday despite fresh concern that China's latest Covid-19 outbreaks could herald a global recession.

European stocks dented by China Covid fears

European equities attempted to rebound Tuesday but were dented by concern over China's latest Covid-19 outbreaks.

Baidu revenue up 2% amid cost-cutting drive

Chinese internet giant Baidu reported on Tuesday third-quarter revenues of 32.5 billion yuan ($4.6 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 2 percent.

Italy's draft budget centres on energy aid

Italy's new far-right government unveiled its 2023 draft budget on Tuesday, with most of the nearly 35 billion euros in spending going on the energy crisis rather than flashy electoral promises.

Asian markets mixed as China Covid worries grow

Growing fears about China's latest Covid-19 outbreak on Tuesday rattled investors, who fear authorities will revert to highly restrictive containment measures that have already dealt a chilling blow to the world's number two economy this year.

Asian markets mixed as China Covid worries build

Growing fears about China's latest Covid-19 outbreaks Tuesday rattled investors, who fear authorities will revert to highly restrictive containment measures that have already dealt a chilling blow to the world's number two economy this year.

Inflation swells Spain's 'hunger queues'

With a secure job as a bricklayer, Hugo Ramirez never thought he would need the help of charity to feed his family.

Cuban singer Pablo Milanes dies in Madrid at 79: agent

Acclaimed Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist Pablo Milanes died early Tuesday in Spain, where he had been hospitalized in recent days, his agent said. He was 79.

Asian markets struggle as China Covid worries build

Health or jobs: Peruvian mining town at a crossroads

The Peruvian mining city of La Oroya, one of the most polluted places in the world, is seeking to reopen a heavy metal smelter that poisoned residents for almost a century.

Global stocks mostly tumble on fears of fresh China Covid curbs

Global stocks mostly fell Monday as renewed concerns about harsh coronavirus curbs in China rattled investor sentiment, while oil prices gyrated as Saudi Arabia denied a report that exporters were weighing a production increase.

Paramount says ending Simon&Schuster/Penguin deal after US antitrust ruling

Paramount Global on Monday officially dropped a plan to sell its Simon & Schuster division to rival publisher Penguin Random House after a US judge blocked the $2.2 billion deal on antitrust grounds.

Disney seeks old magic in return of ex-CEO

In a dramatic twist worthy of a "Star Wars" spin-off, Disney ditched CEO Bob Chapek and brought back Bob Iger, Hollywood's most respected executive, who faces a huge challenge to revive the Magic Kingdom.

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