Taiwan President Emphasizes Unity and Democracy in New Year's Address
January 1, 2025 — Taipei.- In his first New Year’s Day address as Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te delivered a speech brimming with hope and determination.
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France's Travel & Tourism Sets New Records, WTTC Research Shows
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U.S. Travel & Tourism Sector Breaks Records Despite Slow Return of International Spend
Julia Simpson, President & CEO of WTTC, underscored the sector's monumental impact, employing 18 million Americans and fortifying the economy by nearly $2.4 trillion. She emphasized the need for government support to address visa processing, border queues, and staffing issues, crucial ahead of major events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics.
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Games open with a bang - and an echo of the Cold War
Putin and Xi unveil alliance at Olympics, mixing politics and sport
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Olympics: Marcell Jacobs becomes the new 100m king with glory for Italy
Silver for Fred Kerley and bronze for Andre De Grasse
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