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India's access to Afghanistan and Central Asia through Iran's Chabahar Port, a strategic lifeline for New Delhi, faces a significant challenge as the United States has revoked sanctions exemptions previously granted under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA). The move, effective September 29, 2025, could
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The Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) and its partners are hosting the 2nd Annual Governor's Lithium Summit, also known as Elements of Change: Lithium and Strategic Minerals Forum, in a bid to foster collaboration across sectors and unlock the full potential of the state&
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the preparation for the fifth Groundbreaking Ceremony (GBC) in November, featuring private investment projects worth over Rs 5 lakh crore. The ceremony will showcase projects worth over Rs 5 lakh crore, creating jobs for more than 60 lakh youth. The Chief Minister emphasized the
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Peru, boasting 100 million metric tons of copper reserves, represents 10.2% of the global total. The country is shifting its focus from being a copper producer to a hub for copper processing and industrial development, aiming to generate greater income and consolidate its position in high-value product markets. The
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The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) reaffirmed its commitment to poverty reduction and inclusive development during the Third International Poverty Reduction Forum, a partnership between IsDB and Uzbekistan. The forum brought together global leaders to discuss effective strategies for accelerating poverty reduction in the face of economic challenges. IsDB President Dr.
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The Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing human capital and stimulating entrepreneurship in the local community through a strengthened strategic cooperation with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The cooperation aims to leverage the technical expertise of both parties to improve the skills of students and instructors
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The state of Amapa in Brazil has been focused on bolstering its logistics infrastructure to enhance competitiveness. To this effect, the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, signed a commitment term guaranteeing the paving of the Port of Santana in Amapa. This move aims to increase cargo flow
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The African Development Bank Group and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority have signed a grant agreement worth $400,000 to establish a public disclosure platform and develop new financial products, including exchange traded funds and green bonds, at the Ethiopian Securities Exchange. This initiative is part of the Ethiopia Capital
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The Kwale County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) project is almost 78 percent complete, with a completion deadline of December 2025. The project, valued at Sh. 500 million, aims to drive food security, industrial development, and employment generation by accelerating agro-processing and value addition to cashew nuts, pepper, green grams,
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner recently hosted a critical meeting with Tribal leaders from across the nation as part of HUD's Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (TIAC) at HUD's headquarters. The gathering aimed to address pressing housing needs and challenges
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The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has approved a $100 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop the country's tourism sector. The funding package will support a new policy-based loan and an investment-focused grant to strengthen regulatory and infrastructure aspects of tourism. The initiative
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Nigeria has the potential to be a thriving tourist destination, but it is hampered by a lack of continuity and vision in its tourism development policies, says Chike Ogeah, Managing Director of McFolly Hospitality Ltd. Ogeah spoke about the need for Nigeria to respect contractual agreements, invest in infrastructure and
