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‘Green’ gets new meaning in sustainability department
When people think of Marshall University, the word “green” often brings to mind the school’s color, but for those in the university’s Sustainability Department, it stands for something more: an ongoing commitment to making campus operations...
Five safe haven investments if the global economy goes into meltdown (and one under the radar fund to buy RIGHT NOW): As more and more experts warn of a devastating fall in share prices...
Barely a day goes by without another financial expert or major institution warning of a stock market downturn on the horizon. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned this month that the risk was growing of a ‘sharp correction’ to stock...
Low-altitude economy soars as China's new growth engine
(Xinhua) 08:13, October 20, 2025 TIANJIN, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The seventh China Helicopter Exposition, which concluded on Sunday in north China's Tianjin Municipality, featured a 5,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to the low-altitude economy,...
Norway promotes investments to India to meet free trade pact goals
Norwegian Ambassador May-Elin Stener | Photo Credit: RAGU R October 12 Norway is promoting India as an investment destination for its private sector by engaging with states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal as the free trade pact between...
Norway Pumps US$15 Million Into Ghana Steel Giant
Norway’s state-owned development finance institution Norfund is betting big on Ghanaian steel, pouring $15 million into B5 Plus Limited to green up production and create nearly 12,000 jobs across the construction supply chain. The investment comes...
Luciano Spalletti returns with Juve following Italy flop
Luciano Spalletti on Thursday made his return to soccer after being hired by Juventus to replace the sacked Igor Tudor. Juventus have given Spalletti until the end of the season in the hope that the 66-year-old can ensure qualification for next...
Norwegian Cruise Line Just Canceled A Slew Of Sailings Between Late 2026 And Early 2027 – What To Know
A recent announcement of canceled sailings will impact many Norwegian Cruise Line vacationers. The cruise line shared the news in a statement published by USA Today on October 1. In an email, the company explained that its Norwegian Gem and...
Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 13 October 2025
KARACHI – Pakistani rupee remains largely stable against various foreign currencies including Euro, Saudi Riyal and UK Pound in open market on Monday. On October 13, US Dollar’s buying rate stood at Rs282.6 while selling rate hovered at Rs282.9...
President Sisi, Norwegian PM Discuss Gaza Aid, Peace Process
Sun 19 Oct 2025 | 10:13 PM President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, where the two leaders discussed regional developments, especially the situation in Gaza and bilateral cooperation....
NORWAY AND SWEDEN SUPPORT CREATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMUNITIES IN MOLDOVA
With the support of Norway and Sweden, the first renewable energy communities have been established in Moldova. It is about the villages of Loganesti, Hincesti district and Cociulia, Cantemir district, as well as two residential buildings in...
India, Brazil initiate talks to expand Mercosur trade pact
India and Brazil have launched discussions to expand the scope of the preferential trade agreement (PTA) between India and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, whose founding members are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The discussions...
From Oslo to Offshore—The Rise of Energy Normalization in the Eastern Mediterranean
When US President Donald Trump’s first administration unveiled its “Peace to Prosperity” plan in January 2020, the glossy document promised Palestinians a share in regional growth. An Israeli gas platform in the Mediterranean, 2014. Amir...
Emirates introduces Airbus A350, Premium Economy service in Oslo
Emirates has launched Airbus A350 to Oslo bringing its Premium Economy offering to Scandinavia for the first time. The airline hosted an exclusive celebration at the airport, welcoming invited guests and media for an afternoon that underscored its...
Edmond Abu Sheds Light on the Impact of Drugs on Sierra Leone’s Economic Growth and Development
Civil society activist, Edmond Abu a civil society has shed light on the impact of harmful drugs on economic growth and development in a Facebook post. Abu said that economic debates at global forums often celebrate headline GDP numbers while...
Piyush Goyal Expects Economic Pacts With European Nations To Drive Growth & Jobs
New Delhi: Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday listed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) which has now come into force, and his meeting with UK...
Currency Rate in Pakistan – US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, Riyal to PKR – 13 Oct 2025
ISLAMABAD — Foreign exchange market opened today with major currencies showing mild fluctuations against local unit, while US Dollar maintained firm stance. US Dollar (USD) traded at 282.7 (buying) and 282.8 (selling), reflecting relative...
Market exchange rates in China -- Oct. 13
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in...
COLUMN: War comes with enormous cost – both human and financial
'Massive Polish losses are why I had no uncles or aunts, only one cousin and one grandparent,' columnist says of Second World War Is peace breaking out in the Middle East? Israel has pulled back in Gaza and Hamas has released hostages. However,...
Militia attack on hospital in Darfur came in waves, WHO says
CAIRO (AP) — Groups of gunmen who reportedly killed at least 460 people at a hospital in Sudan attacked in several waves, abducting doctors and nurses, then gunning down staff, patients and people sheltering there, the World Health Organization...