The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global air cargo markets showing a 14 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs).
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Olympic digital experiences set to serve, delight fans for Paris 2024
The stage is set for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, with around 10,500 athletes set to take part, 8.6 million tickets sold, and people coming together all around the world to experience the unique spirit of the Olympic Games.
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Europe’s ‘Ariane 6’ blasts off to space on first flight
Europe's big new rocket "Ariane 6" has blasted off on its maiden flight after successfully carrying out a series of trials in a debut flight on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
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Paris 2024: UNESCO to host two exhibitions focusing on values of Olympism
To mark the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, UNESCO will be hosting two free exhibitions and opening its doors to visitors from all over the world this summer.
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King of Thailand receives Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, praises efforts of Al-Azhar, Muslim Council of Elders in promoting values of dialogue, peace, tolerance, human coexistenc
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand along with Queen Suthida have received Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
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Euro 2024: Spain into semi-finals after thrilling 2-1 win over hosts Germany
Spain has secured their spot in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a thrilling 2-1 extra-time victory over hosts Germany in a quarter-final clash at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart.
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China’s Fengyun-3F satellite begins operational services
The Fengyun-3F (FY-3F) satellite officially commenced operational services on Monday following ground and application system in-orbit testing reviews and operational trial runs, according to its ground application system operator, China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
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Global Markets – European futures drop ahead of Eurozone CPI data
European stock futures edged lower as traders positioned ahead of the data on Eurozone CPI and US job openings to gauge the central banks’ upcoming rate decisions.
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Climate crisis – Italian insurers pay record €6bn for claims linked to natural disaster in 2023
Italian insurers paid out a record €6 billion in claims linked to damage caused by natural disasters last year as the impact of the climate crisis in the country continued to become more dramatic, a top industry executive said on Tuesday.
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India appoints new point person for Gulf affairs
India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar has appointed Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, as the new point person for the Gulf.