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49 Airlines: Which Carrier Dominates The Transatlantic Air Market?
The transatlantic corridor has long been the beating heart of global aviation, linking North America and Europe with a web of routes that define both economies and airline strategy. However, in 2025, that market looks more competitive than ever....
Market exchange rates in China -- Oct. 9
BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate...
Emirates introduces Airbus A350 and Premium Economy service in Oslo
Emirates marked a significant milestone with the launch of its iconic Airbus A350 to Oslo bringing its award-winning Premium Economy offering to Scandinavia for the first time. The airline hosted an exclusive celebration at the airport, welcoming...
The art form that links ancient Syria with modern Seattle: 24 hours in the city
There's a charm to being a repeat visitor to a city that's not your own. There's already a baseline of knowledge and a handful of tourist attractions ticked off. I land in Seattle before boarding the Norwegian Bliss, set for an Alaskan cruise, so...
Guardiola has 'unfinished business' at Man City
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are heading in the right direction after a significant rebuild, vowing he still has "unfinished business" at the Etihad, nine years into his reign. For the first time since Guardiola's debut campaign, City failed...
Heidelberg Materials' evoZero hits the market
evoZero® is a globally unique product, made possible by carbon capture technology at Heidelberg Materials’ CCS plant in Brevik, Norway. Carbon reductions are digitally traceable and now come with a full third-party assurance. Deliveries of evoZero...
This AI is combating money laundering and keeping out Russian oligarchs
Banks and financial institutions are facing a rising tide of fraud and money laundering, and a growing pressure to keep up with tightening financial regulations. Despite increasing spending by up to 10 per cent a year in some advanced markets...
India on HIGH demand! THESE major countries eager to sign trade deal with India, FTA with EU to be signed soon, while China, Trump eyes for...
India has improved its trade diplomacy with negotiating multiple bilateral deals with UK, US, Australia and now with European Union, the Commerce Ministry said. India has improved its trade diplomacy with negotiating multiple bilateral deals with...
Yara reports ‘strong’ financial performance in Q3 2025
Fertiliser manufacturer Yara has reported that its revenue and other income stood at $11.7 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up from over $10.5 billion in same period last year. The Norwegian-headquartered company confirmed that revenue in...
All the destinations you can fly to on Emirates Premium Economy
The airline continues to expand its Premium Economy offering… Dubai-based airline Emirates is one of the world’s most accoladed airlines, flying to more than 135 destinations worldwide and consistently regarded as one of the best at what it does...
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visited Minnesota on Tuesday as part of a tour marking the 200th anniversary of organized emigration from his homeland to the United States, highlighting the deep connections between the two...
Migrant health workers increasingly plugging gaps in OECD workforce
The number of foreign-born doctors and nurses working in OECD countries has risen in the past two decades, highlighting the growing importance of migrant health workers, a report has found. The report, titled “International Migration Outlook...
Civilizations reawaken as the unipolar world fractures into a Multipolar future
The 21st century’s geopolitical horizon resembles a fault line – trembling, shifting, and redefining the order that once seemed unshakable. The liberal dream of a unipolar world, governed from Washington and sanctified by Brussels, has entered its...
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits MN to mark 200 years of emigration to the US
MINNEAPOLIS — Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visited Minnesota on Tuesday as part of a tour marking the 200th anniversary of organized emigration from his homeland to the United States, highlighting the deep connections between the two countries....
Bank of England would help independent Scotland in a financial crisis, SNP leader claims
The Bank of England would step in to help an independent Scotland in a financial crisis, the SNP leader has insisted as he launched an economic blueprint for separation later branded by critics as “fantasy”. John Swinney said that the Bank would...
New pastor at Grace Methodist Church in Norway
Bonnie Billock NORWAY — After a long search, Grace Methodist Church has found a pastor. In an unanimous vote, Grace approved the Rev. Bonnie Billock with the blessing of the Global Methodist Church, which supports her move from the Methodist...
First game of season: Luxembourg announce line-up to face Norway in Rugby Europe Conference
Luxembourg’s national men’s XV take on Norway in Stavanger on Saturday, 18 October, in their opening Rugby Europe Conference Pool A fixture. Two key opponents stand out in Pool A for Luxembourg: Latvia and Norway. The men’s XV will face the latter...
Hobo Oslo Has Officially Opened—Meet Norway’s Most Anticipated Design Hotel
Norway's newest it place is here to make a statement. The long-anticipated Hobo Hotel Oslo opens amid growing buzz. With 181 rooms and no less than four different restaurant and bar concepts, it carries forward an idea inherent to the Hobo...
Former guard at US embassy in Oslo spied for Iran and Russia
A Norwegian court has sentenced a former US embassy security guard to three years and seven months in prison for spying for Iran and Russia. The 28-year-old Norwegian man was convicted of providing floor plans, personal details of embassy staff...
Today Open Market Currency Rates in Pakistan – 17 Oct 2025
KARACHI – Pakistani rupee shows marginal movement against major global currencies, with the US dollar maintaining stability in the interbank and open markets. According to the latest rates shared by the All-Pakistan Exchange Association, the US...