World News by Wild Rose

Uganda's anti-graft watchdog ordered a top roads engineer suspended over a toll road whose estimated cost rose to about US$324 million from US$131 million. The post Uganda Orders Top Roads Engineer Suspended appeared first on The Rio Times.

Benin's Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone announced on 21 October a plan for more than 225 MW of thermal and 300 MW of solar power, with its gas pipeline finished. The post Benin Zone Plans Thermal and Solar Plants appeared first on The Rio Times.

Data centers face potential credit rating downgrades due to moratoriums and cancellations driven by public opposition, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Karnataka’s PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi said the government is drawing up comprehensive plans to develop the forts in Kakati and Kittur

JSW Steel Ltd.’s fiscal second-quarter profit more than tripled beating expectations, as India’s infrastructure buildout drove prices higher.

Industrial units at Vallam Vadagal and Irungattukottai raise concern over frequent power cuts, faulty streetlights, and interruptions in water supply

Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad asks Maritime Board and Fisheries officials to prepare the plan

APA Group reached a final investment decision on a natural gas pipeline between Queensland and New South Wales states, which could help alleviate projected shortfalls in the more heavily populated southeast of Australia.

French president meets Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss energy, security, and infrastructure.

The Industries and Commerce Minister, along with alliance’s Mayoral candidate, Bolleddula Vijaya Pratyusha, conducts an extensive election campaign across wards 4 and 5 in the city

Liberia hosts its first international mining and energy conference on 28 and 29 October, with iron ore, gold and power projects worth over US$3 billion. The post Liberia Mining Conference Starts 28 October appeared first on The Rio Times.

The project is expected to bring relief to motorists, especially truck drivers, bound for industrial units in the district

Halliburton Co. is predicting years of growing demand for oil field services as nations in the Middle East rebuild energy assets and infrastructure damaged in the Iran war.

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world’s No. 2 container carrier, signed an agreement with Vietnamese conglomerate Hateco to develop a $3.5 billion railway container terminal network in northern Vietnam during President To Lam’s official visit to Denmark.

OPEC Fund staff began appraising a €150 million loan (US$168 million) for Uganda's railway on 19 October, targeting board approval by 30 November. The post OPEC Fund Eyes Uganda Railway Loan Approval appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rights groups warn increasing attacks by unmanned aircraft are targeting civilians and infrastructure.

Morocco is building or raising 14 large dams worth about US$2.97 billion, with two finished and the last due in 2031, as reservoirs recover to 65.9%. The post Morocco Builds 14 Dams Worth US$3 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.

With the US midterm elections just weeks away, data centers are emerging as a major political issue for both Republicans and Democrats. There are about 3,000 facilities currently operating in the country. With that number potentially doubling in the coming years, concern – and, in some cases, anger – is growing among voters. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson report from West Virginia.

Tender awarded for ₹9.23 crore; the first phase will have dedicated bus bays, with provision for future vertical expansion; the new terminal is expected to address the long-standing problem of waterlogging at the existing bus stand

An anganwadi, a health centre, a market, public toilets and internal roads are expected to be ready by the end of the year

From waterlogged patches at Ramlila Maidan to waist-high grass at CBD Ground and barricaded entry points at Burari, a visit to the three proposed venues reveals the practical challenges of relocating demonstrations away from Jantar Mantar

The bridge, which is 800 metres long, has been built at a cost of ₹98.09 crore

Starlink tagged Reliance Industries’ statement issued, in which the Mukesh Ambani-led company said it welcomed satellite-comm competition — including Starlink — but urged all players to comply with Indian law

The bridge was closed on June 25 to facilitate repair work by the by the NHAI’s concessionaire maintaining the section at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore

Visakhapatnam port reaches the cargo milestone 17 days earlier than in the previous financial year

DR Congo has signed a joint development deal for MetroKin, a US$877 million airport rail line in Kinshasa, plus a study for a railway to Banana. The post DR Congo Signs US$877 Million MetroKin Deal appeared first on The Rio Times.

The rapid growth of inexpensive drones has created a different requirement: interceptors that are cheap enough to use repeatedly, yet reliable enough to protect military bases, troops and critical infrastructure

The initiative by VIT comes after The Hindu report highlighted the plight of hundreds of motorists and pedestrians in using the new stretch without streetlights