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Cairo conference links green transition with digital skills and youth jobs
The second Annual Green Growth Conference in Cairo brought officials, businesses and young innovators together on October 15 to discuss linking environmental…
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Australia appoints six members to agricultural research commission
Australia announced six appointments to its Commission for International Agricultural Research on October 16 and renewed Fiona Simson's term as chair.
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Exiro completes acquisition of Canada Thompson nickel complex
Canada announced on October 16 that Exiro Nickel had completed its acquisition of the Thompson Mine Complex in Manitoba, through a transaction involving…
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New Zealand to cut cruise passenger levies from July 2027
New Zealand announced on October 16 a net reduction of NZ$19.91 in border processing levies per cruise passenger, effective July 1, 2027.
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Nepal women farmers reconnect indigenous millet with markets
An October 16 UNDP report describes how women farmers in Syalbada, Nepal, are taking indigenous Chino millet beyond household consumption into collective,…
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IRENA Council examines gaps in renewable energy transition
IRENA's Council examined the next stage of the energy transition in Abu Dhabi during October 14–16 meetings involving more than 300 government…
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Egyptian date exports reached $160 million in 2025
Egypt exported $160 million worth of dates to more than 60 markets in 2025, industrial official Amgad El Kadi told WAM at the Siwa dates festival on October 15.
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Recovery support helps 279 Bosnian farmers rebuild production
An October 15 UNDP report highlights recovery among Bosnian farmers affected by the October 2024 floods. Tailored assistance has reached 279 agricultural…
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Canada commits C$30 million to transformer insulation plant
Canada announced C$30 million in federal support on October 16 for Hitachi Energy's planned transformer-insulation factory in London, Ontario.
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European stocks close higher as Stoxx 600 gains 0.6%
European equities finished Friday, October 16 higher, according to Jordan's Petra news agency. The Stoxx 600 rose 0.6% to 644.43 points.
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IMF official urges UK spending review and tax reform
An International Monetary Fund official urged Britain to review spending and consider property and value-added tax reform, Petra reported on October 16,…
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Olive presses begin the season in northern Jordan
Olive presses in Bani Kinana, Irbid, have begun the new season under technical, health and environmental oversight, Petra reported on October 16.
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