Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the “steward” of the White House, but not the “owner”.
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Africa: 57 Percent Construction Talent Gap, Slows Down Africa’s Infrastructure Boom
Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering a crucial transformational periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps by 2040 through more than 400 priority projects spanning energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary water systems. With over $360 billion committed,…
Controversial Chinese embassy construction in London delayed
Controversial Chinese embassy construction in London delayed – CBS News Watch CBS News China’s plans for a massive new embassy in the British capital were delayed until January. Construction plans have proven controversial, with some raising espionage concerns. Ramy Inocencio has more from London.
5,000-year-old wine press and evidence of religious rituals unearthed during highway construction project in Israel
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an ancient religious practice in northern Israel in addition to a wine press dating back roughly 5,000 years — one of the oldest ever uncovered in the country, according to the the Israel Antiquities Authority. The wine press, which is likewise the earliest relic of wine production in Israel, was found…
Construction of mega science project telescopes advances
The Milky Way above the SKA-Mid telescope. (Photograph by SKAO) The first five Square Kilometre Array (SKA)-Mid telescope dishes have been assembled and brought into operation on site in South Africa. This emerged at last week’s G20 research and innovation ministerial meeting in Pretoria, where the SKA Observatory (SKAO) briefed representatives on the construction progress…
Bridge under construction in China collapses into Yellow River, killing at least 6 people, state media say
Beijing — Six people were killed and 10 are missing after part of a bridge under construction collapsed Friday in northwest China, state media reported. A video published by state broadcaster CCTV showed the middle of the bridge’s arch section suddenly giving way and plunging into the waters of the Yellow River below. The cause…
Africa: AfDB Signs Agreement to Mobilize $8b for Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport in Ethiopia
Addis Abeba — The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines Group to mobilize $8 billion for the construction of Bishoftu International Airport, which is set to become Africa’s largest airport upon completion. A ceremonial signing to formalize the arrangement was held in Addis Abeba today, attended by Lemma Yadecha,…