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🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China poised to earn vast profits from global energy transition: analysts

Analysts predict that Chinese firms are set to gain significant profits from the global shift towards clean energy infrastructure investment.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

More than 2,000 Pimicikamak Cree Nation members still displaced 60 days after outage

Over 2,000 members of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation remain displaced over two months after a power outage led to infrastructure failures in Manitoba.

Feb 27 • 23:15 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford says Toronto has ‘one of the worst’ convention centres in the world, teases rebuild

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced plans for a significant overhaul of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, citing its current status as one of the worst in the world.

Feb 26 • 19:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government awards $1B contract for new Ontario Science Centre

The Ontario government has awarded a $1 billion contract to design and construct a new Ontario Science Centre, set to relocate to Ontario Place by 2029.

Feb 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stuck on 'The Clay Pot... the Trowel'

The article discusses Greece's struggles with hosting large conferences despite a growing global demand for such events.

Feb 26 • 08:55 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Second Narrows Rail Bridge malfunction traps 13 deep-sea cargo vessels

The Second Narrows Rail Bridge in Metro Vancouver malfunctioned, trapping 13 deep-sea cargo vessels and disrupting marine traffic in the area.

Feb 25 • 23:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wait, BGK: We will support Polish companies

The article discusses the role of local content in supporting Polish businesses within the context of strategic investments in infrastructure and heightened global competition.

Feb 24 • 10:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

SaskPower looks to make province ‘energy powerhouse’ with new transmission lines

SaskPower is working on a multi-billion-dollar project to connect Saskatchewan's two power grids, aiming to enhance energy independence and reliability.

Feb 24 • 00:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Strategic Belt: Washington's Grip on Tehran

The article discusses how the U.S. military presence and infrastructure across various regions serve to strengthen its potential response to Iranian threats.

Feb 23 • 13:41 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

The rail ahead: as high-speed lines saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?

Chinese high-speed railway firms are looking to expand their operations into Eurasia as the domestic market reaches saturation, with various international projects on the horizon.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March

Calgary city officials have announced new water restrictions starting March 9 due to necessary repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

Feb 20 • 20:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Microsoft's Major Investment in AI in the Global South

Microsoft has announced a major investment of ₹4 lakh crore in AI infrastructure and skill development in the Global South, particularly India, by 2030.

Feb 20 • 13:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Microsoft has opened the treasure! Will invest ₹4 lakh crore in Global South including India

Microsoft announced a significant investment of ₹4 lakh crore in AI infrastructure and skill development in the Global South, with a focus on India during the AI Impact Summit 2026.

Feb 20 • 11:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The area that will become the global capital of data centers by 2030

Northern Virginia, currently the world's largest data center market, faces competition from Texas and other states as tech companies seek better resources and incentives.

Feb 20 • 11:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario moving ahead with public corporations to fund wastewater

The Ontario government is advancing plans to establish public corporations for building water and sewage infrastructure to address escalating costs faced by developers and municipalities.

Feb 19 • 23:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sea, S&P confirms the A rating and the outlook rises from stable to positive

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Sea's rating at 'A' and upgraded its outlook to 'Positive,' reflecting improved financial stability and performance expectations.

Feb 19 • 13:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Narendra Modi presents India as a global artificial intelligence hub

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's ambitions to be a leading center for artificial intelligence at a global summit in New Delhi.

Feb 19 • 09:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Democrats probe Trump donor’s ‘influence’ over Gordie Howe bridge threat

Democrats are investigating a potential conflict of interest involving a Trump donor's lobbying against the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Feb 18 • 22:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C. Office of the Seniors Advocate addresses impact of 2026 provincial budget

The British Columbia Seniors Advocate addresses urgent challenges facing the aging population in light of the province's paused long-term care infrastructure projects.

Feb 18 • 20:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario Line opening date uncertain, construction to be finished in ‘early 2030s’

The Ontario Line subway's opening date has been pushed back, with construction now expected to be completed in the early 2030s due to escalating costs.

Feb 18 • 17:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Road to ruin: Montreal’s pothole problems have solutions — but city lacks money

Montreal faces a significant pothole crisis with a drastic increase in complaints, but proposed solutions are hindered by financial and political challenges.

Feb 17 • 13:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece climbs in the global ranking of fixed broadband speed – A leap of 24 positions in a year

Greece has improved its ranking in fixed broadband speed, climbing 24 places in one year due to telecommunications investments and initiatives.

Feb 17 • 07:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico and Canada: Strategic Alliance in the New Economic Order

Mexico and Canada are positioned to deepen their economic relationship through a strategic alliance amid a global shift in supply chains and investment competition.

Feb 16 • 07:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Two people accused of vandalizing Winnipeg’s troubled new police HQ

Two individuals have been charged for allegedly causing extensive flooding damage to the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters.

Feb 15 • 18:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Inuit look to Greenland’s social model as Canada pursues military buildup in Arctic

Inuit leaders advocate for learning from Greenland's successful social model as Canada focuses military spending on Arctic infrastructure.

Feb 14 • 21:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Will Artificial Intelligence Consume the World's Electricity? Musk Warns and Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk warns that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications could lead to a significant energy crisis in the next three years due to unprecedented demand on the global energy system.

Feb 12 • 12:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructure

Calgary is facing a projected need for $5.7 billion over the next decade to remedy critical infrastructure issues, with significant portions of city assets in poor condition.

Feb 12 • 00:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Bike lane debate returns to Halifax council as staff told to look for alternatives

Halifax council debated the future of bike lanes, focusing on alternatives to the proposed All Ages and Abilities network, amidst growing concerns over cyclist safety and infrastructure costs.

Feb 11 • 21:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec announces $350M modernization of Polytechnique

Quebec has unveiled a $350-million modernization project for Polytechnique Montréal, aiming to enhance its engineering capabilities and student capacity.

Feb 11 • 01:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Global Investment in Kenya's Sh5tn Transformation Plan

President Ruto urges global investors to support Kenya's 10-year, KSh5 trillion national transformation program focused on infrastructure, energy, and agriculture.

Feb 9 • 15:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Zelensky threatens to target Russian energy sources and calls for 'global outrage'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared Russian energy infrastructure a legitimate target for Ukrainian attacks amid intensified military actions.

Feb 8 • 14:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Dow Jones Index Surpasses 50,000 for the First Time... New York Stock Market Bounces Back on Expectations of Big Tech Investments

The New York stock market rebounded on expectations of increased investments in AI infrastructure by major global tech companies, with the Dow Jones closing above 50,000 for the first time.

Feb 7 • 01:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Calls grow for bigger Sukuk to fund infrastructure

Experts in Nigeria are advocating for larger and more frequent Sukuk issuances to enhance infrastructure funding and promote financial inclusion amid global market volatility.

Feb 6 • 01:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

China quietly builds worldwide space network, alarming US over future military power

China is expanding its influence globally by constructing a network of satellite ground stations, tracking facilities, and space-related infrastructure, raising concerns in the United States about its future military capabilities.

Jan 15 • 19:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Orb arrives in Italy, the device that proves our humanity

Orb is a device launched in Italy aimed at establishing a global digital identity infrastructure to verify that individuals are real and unique amidst the challenges of virtual interactions.

Jan 15 • 15:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Autostrade per l'Italia and Milan Cortina 2026: partnership signed in view of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Milan Cortina 2026 Foundation and Autostrade per l’Italia have announced a strategic partnership to support the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, highlighting the importance of the highway network as a key infrastructure for this major global event.

Jan 15 • 10:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

3 stocks leading technology bets in 2026

Technology stocks are expected to continue driving global market performance in 2026, with a focus on AI investment and digital infrastructure.

Jan 14 • 12:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

China: time for Taiwan, but without commandos, as the USA does

The article discusses China's long-term strategy of global dependency through infrastructure and resources while examining its military exercises around Taiwan amidst geopolitical shifts.

Jan 10 • 19:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

OpenAI and SoftBank Invest $1 Billion in Stargate

OpenAI and SoftBank Group are each investing $500 million in SB Energy to accelerate the development of data centers and energy infrastructure for the Stargate project, a major global initiative aimed at building the largest computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure in history.

Jan 10 • 07:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Weaker global demand and investments worth tens of billions. Trump's dream of Venezuelan oil has several hooks

Donald Trump's recent remarks about accessing Venezuela's oil supply, following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro, highlight his enthusiasm for American oil companies investing billions into the country's oil infrastructure despite several unknown challenges.

Jan 9 • 15:49 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China plans 19% high-speed rail expansion by 2030 amid global dominance in the sector

China aims to expand its high-speed rail network by 19% by 2030 as part of a broader infrastructure initiative to enhance nationwide connectivity.

Jan 5 • 09:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Facilities to be renewed and public-private synergy. An additional 6.5 trillion is needed for the water of the future

The global water infrastructure gap poses significant technical and environmental challenges, with a report highlighting the need for $6.5 trillion in investments by 2040, as stated by the World Economic Forum and Acea.

Dec 31 • 04:00 UTC

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