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It all began when Arto Haapea fronted a video encouraging singles to enter a competition to travel to the Nordic country and dine with other singles. Then, they posted about a day-long closure for a staff planning day.

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has welcomed the government's planned pickup trade-in programme, saying it could help revive domestic vehicle sales, which have suffered a prolonged downturn, once the scheme receives cabinet approval, expected in 2027.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 &mdash; Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has expressed gratitude following the return of her husband, forme...

OPINION: Michael Wood might not even return to Parliament yet hints at big ambitions.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Directo...

Pope Leo's visit marks the first papal trip to Argentina in nearly four decades amid tensions with the Milei government.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 &mdash; A festive mood filled towns and cities across the country as Hindus ushered in Deepavali tod...

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government welcomes "any moves" to restore free trade between Canada and the United States as officials south of the border push to end the trade war.

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Many in the industry were worried China would soon reinstate a 25-per-cent tariff targeting lobster, Nova Scotia's main seafood export.

The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief.

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday welcomed East Timo...

While EPS and the police commission welcome the city's draft budget, they say there's a significant shortfall when it comes to keeping information technology up to date.

Leo gave Dylan a rosary, while Dylan presented the pope with a copy of his autobiography, "Chronicles: Volume One."

Michigan's first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an unlikely agreement with Trump on Israel military aid and the political divisions that remain.

The ship, which completed the voyage spanning over 22,000 nautical miles across the oceans, was honoured with a water cannon salute and a ceremonial welcome by the Naval Band.

SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Monday welcomed Pr...

MELAKA, Oct 31 &mdash; Barisan Nasional (BN) supports the signing of a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) between the...

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the launch of Airtel Nigeria’s Open Network initiative, describing it as a step toward greater transparency and improved Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-welcomes-airtels-open-network-initiative/

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pulled the plug on the traditional group photo after several European officials threatened to boycott or walk out of the snapshot that usually helps kick off such diplomatic gatherings.

Jared Spiers had an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission long before becoming a civil servant for the agency. Growing up close to NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and hearing about his father’s work there, he gained a firsthand connection to the nation’s space program. Before graduating high school, he knew […]

Canada and Europe have been moving closer together politically, and now their media production bodies are doing the same. CEPI, the European Audiovisual Production Association, has welcomed the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and the Association Québécoise de la Production Médiatique (AQPM) as its first international observer members. CEPI repres

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to welcome European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen to Montreal Thursday after months of pursuing closer ties with the EU.

In a statement, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said the survey had been a 47-year-long aspiration of the party and was necessary to safeguard Tamil Nadu’s 69% reservation system

A cohort of 122 Mahoenui giant wētā has also moved to the sanctuary.

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam became the 78th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing coalition of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space. “Vietnam is joining at an important point in the development of its own space program,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson in recorded

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Frida...

The APC governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Ahmed Galadima, has welcomed the defection of 21 local government chairmen from the PDP to the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-apc-gov-candidate-welcomes-21-defecting-lg-chairmen/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 &mdash; Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today welcomed a RM5 million beautification proje...

There are now five kākāpō at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato, as part of a mainland habitat trial that began in 2023.

The NFL welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots after the players' union asked for one, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday.

Sajjala urges the State Election Commissioner to ensure CCTV surveillance at the nomination centres

"Nearly half of New Zealand adults have unmet need for dental care due to cost," Dental for All campaigner Hana Pilkinton-Ching said.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the league welcomes an investigation into the Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots.

Britain’s King Charles III welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on the first state visit in 44 years.

The Republic of Uzbekistan became the 77th signatory of the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in Samarkand on Monday, committing to the practical principles that guide safe, transparent, and responsible civil space exploration. “Uzbekistan joins the Artemis Accords at a pivotal moment,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson. “President Trump has direc