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Chris Bishop cited doubts over its benefits and potential environmental effects.

A community has accused Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu of bullying a resident with a lawsuit for questioning a substandard N1.3bn FG road project in his constitue Read More: https://punchng.com/community-alleges-deputy-speaker-bullying-resident-over-fg-project/

Despite narrower exit poll figures, opposition leaders insisted the result was a defeat for the government.

President Isaac Herzog will task the candidate he deems best placed to form a government once results are in.

OPINION: The Northwestern Busway is the only major transport project on the horizon.

Israelis turned out in record numbers for their first election since the Oct. 7 attacks and the war in Gaza. Projections show opposition parties won more seats than the coalition led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, potentially setting the stage for a change in government. But Netanyahu's opponents do not have enough seats to form a majority, leading to weeks of

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<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_5464,w_8192/743925' alt='Democrats party chairman Yair Golan and members of his party celebrate at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026. (photo c

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The Nigeria Revenue Service has pledged financial and technical support for the Bureau of Public Procurement’s proposed reforms to the Public Procurement A Read More: https://punchng.com/nrs-backs-procurement-reforms-to-curb-abandoned-projects/

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/743878' alt='National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen in Jerusalem, January 28, 2024 (photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)' title='National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister

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The Seinoli Trust had asked the high court to compel the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to release data on communities affected by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.

EXCLUSIVE: The Matrix co-creator Lilly Wachowski has boarded writer-director Molly Ratermann’s murder-bachelorette comedy Making A Bridesmaid as executive producer, with her production company, Anarchists United, also joining the completed feature. Wachowski’s involvement brings her genre expertise to a film that is said to playfully subvert horror and comed

South Boost is expanding its role as a development platform for Andalusian TV producers, bringing six projects to Cádiz in search of production partners, broadcasters and platforms. Now in its third edition, the initiative received 36 submissions, up from 22 in 2025 and 15 in 2024. Organizers expanded the selection from five projects to six, […]

Egypt is studying the establishment of several industrial projects in African countries as part of efforts to strengthen regional industrial integration, expand intra-African trade and develop pharmaceutical and agro-processing value chains, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said. Speaking at the opening of a forum titled “Scaling Egypt’s Industrial Champio

The technocrat says the panel did not study the proposal properly

JuJu Watkins, Madison Booker and Hannah Hidalgo are the projected top three picks in ESPN's first mock draft for 2027.

Abu Dhabi has announced a Dh872 million ($237 million) project that will link Ramhan and Jubail Islands to the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed (E12) motorway. With seven bridges and three tunnels, the development across 166,000 square metres is expected to be completed in 2027 . It includes a network of ramps, roads, and utility corridors to improve road accessibil

Works involve power semiconductor devices for railway applications and secure RISC-V processor research

The project will meet the 90 MW power requirement of BPCL's Petro Resid Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit (PRFCCU) project at its Mumbai refinery, Tata Power said in a statement

It also cleared expenditure proposals for seven drinking water and sewerage projects across Lucknow and Varanasi

Sanjay Raut shared a letter purportedly issued by a forest official, stating that approval has been granted for the diversion of 233 hectares of land for the ₹13,505-crore Saidongar-I Karjat Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project

EXCLUSIVE: Riley Voelkel and Shiva Negar will lend their voices to adult animated comedy series Above Average. The show, which is in late-stage development, comes from creators Andrew Deutsch and Cailin Walker-Bent at Canadian animation collective Red Pants Productions and Josh Harris at JVH Media in the UK. Above Average is billed as an irreverent […]

Arabesk müziğin sevilen eserlerini kendine özgü düzenlemelerle yeniden yorumlayan Istanbul Arabesque Project, 15. yılında yeni projeleriyle müzik yolculuğunu sürdürüyor.

A US federal judge has ordered a halt to tree-cutting for Donald Trump’s renovation project at the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-judge-halts-tree-cutting-at-trumps-golf-course-project/

An analyst predicts China will swoop in to help Timor-Leste develop its long-planned Greater Sunrise oil and gas project after Woodside sells its stake.

Aldar Properties , Abu Dhabi's biggest listed developer, reported a 25 per cent annual jump in its third-quarter net profit as revenue rose during the period, amid the launch of new projects. Net profit attributable to equity holders of the company for the three months to the end of September climbed to Dh1.9 billion ($517.3 million), the company said in a f

<p>This blog had now closed – our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/28/israel-election-results-live-updates-exit-polls-netanyahu-likud-eisenkot-latest-news">live Israel election results coverage continues here</a></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/28/israel-election-results-live-updates-exit-polls-n

An inquiry into the CFMEU has heard claims of bat threats and frivolous safety stoppages across major Queensland projects, including one halted by a 3mm puddle.

New documents have revealed the extent of concerns posed by the WA environmental watchdog over Woodside Energy’s Browse gas project, including the threat to whales and turtles.

Exports are projected to grow by 15-16% in 2026, following stronger-than-expected growth in the first nine months, driven by demand for electronics and investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) under the Commerce Ministry.

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Joint committee will be formed to do an independent study of the project’s impact

De kans bestaat dat er ook komende zomer strandredders zullen ingezet worden voor dringende medische tussenkomsten in de buurt van het strand. Bijvoorbeeld wanneer iemand een hartaanval krijgt op de dijk. Afgelopen zomer liep daarrond een proefproject aan de oostkust. De strandredders grepen 9 keer in en waren gemiddeld 5 tot 6 minuten sneller ter plaatse da

Inspired by an accident that left his parents injured, the 16-year-old built an AI-powered platform to report potholes and other road hazards, identify the departments responsible and track repairs.

<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday sought investment from US financial institutions in its oil refinery upgradation projects as the two countries discussed increasing cooperation in the energy sector.</p> <p>The development came during a meeting between Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker.</p> <p>During the meeting, Mali

<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday sought investment from US financial institutions in its oil refinery upgradation projects as the two countries discussed increasing cooperation in the energy sector.</p> <p>The development came during a meeting between Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker.</p> <p>During the meeting, Mali

<p>ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday cleared three major infrastructure projects worth Rs100 billion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recommending them to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) for formal approval.</p> <p>The decision was taken at a meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) presided over by Minister fo

State pitching it's advantages as part of Semicon 2.0 policy

After big wins and surprising upsets, our bowl gurus take a look at how the postseason picture changed.

A Tinubu support group has facilitated a new 7.5MVA electricity substation project in Rigasa, Kaduna, to improve power supply after 15 years of shortages. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-group-facilitates-electricity-project-for-kaduna-community/

The Federal Government has commenced a new electricity project in Rigasa, Kaduna State, to improve power supply after nearly 15 years of inadequacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-new-power-project-in-kaduna/

The Kebbi State Government has completed 25 major infrastructure projects and awarded 19 new contracts, the Commissioner for Information has disclosed. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-completes-25-projects-awards-19-new-contracts/

Fears of outlaw bikie involvement in South Australia's biggest infrastructure project prompt the premier to ask SA's corruption watchdog to investigate.

Egypt’s Higher Committee for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Affairs has approved a new package of infrastructure and service projects for implementation under public-private partnership arrangements, including industrial wastewater treatment plants, seawater desalination facilities and electricity infrastructure. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided more than €1.2bn in financing for water investments in Egypt since 1989, supporting wastewater treatment, sanitation and water-quality improvement projects, EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti said on Sunday. Speaking at the opening of Cairo Water Week 2026 on October 25, Vigliotti said the bank continues to

Q Developments’ total investments across its four real estate projects have reached approximately EGP 24bn, supported by a land portfolio of 220 to 260 feddans, CEO Ahmed Thabet said. The company is pursuing projects across Alexandria, the North Coast and West Cairo, while targeting the delivery of 350 residential units in 2027. Its strategy is […]

Oria Developments has launched Kenan, a residential project in New Zayed with investments of EGP 2.5bn, as part of its expansion plans in Egypt’s real estate market. Waleid Lawandy, founder and chairperson of Oria Developments, said the company plans to expand gradually across West Cairo, prioritising construction progress and adherence to delivery schedules

The Kebbi State Government has completed 25 major road projects and awarded 19 new ones to address infrastructure deficits and boost socioeconomic activiti Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-completes-25-road-projects-awards-19-new-ones/

Telangana is seeking clearance from the upper riparian State for 152 metres FRL for the barrage to serve intended benefits

The signature campaign was launched by CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian.

Tourism entrepreneurs flag delays in reconstituting destination management committees and a lack of initiatives to improve infrastructure and promote local culture

The National Association of Nigerian Students has passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and Works Minister Umahi after inspecting federal road pr Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-backs-tinubu-umahi-after-road-projects-inspection/

<p>Indian protesters angry over a proposed Himalayan mega-dam, intended to counter an upstream Chinese hydropower project, have clashed with police and torched buildings, officials said.</p> <p>The violence in Arunachal Pradesh state erupted late on Friday during protests against the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1945783">proposed</a> 11,200-megawatt Si