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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) passed away. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Smart cities drive economic growth, strengthen readiness for more sustainable future
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Korea Times News
· Jun 28, 2026
Korea's smart road management system makes foray into Peru
Korea's smart road management system makes foray into Peru
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 2, 2026
Smart Lane kurangkan kesesakan trafik hingga 50 peratus
KUALA LUMPUR: Inisiatif Smart Lane di lebuh raya utama negara berjaya mengurangkan kadar kesesakan trafik antara 30 peratus hingga 50 peratus sepanjang tempoh 2023 hingga kini. Menteri Kerja Raya, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi berkata, pelaksanaan sistem berkenaan oleh Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) terbukti berkesan meningkatkan kelancaran aliran trafik di kawasan terlibat. Beliau berkata, daripada ... Read more The post Smart Lane kurangkan kesesakan trafik hingga 50 peratus appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Arise News
· Jun 26, 2026
Tinubu Defends Infrastructure Focus, Says Roads Drive Economic Growth
President Tinubu says infrastructure remains central to economic growth, arguing that better roads boost businesses, productivity and public safety.
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 24, 2026
Birgunj metropolis stresses on disaster mgmt, infrastructure development, good governance
Birgunj (Parsa), June 24: The Birgunj Metropolitan City has laid emphasis on infrastructure development, forests and env...
Engineering News-Record
· Jun 29, 2026
Data Centers and Housing Drive Growth in Des Moines
The city is seeing development on many fronts, including tech, manufacturing and the burgeoning downtown district.
Malay Mail
· Jul 10, 2026
Budget 2027 to emphasise sustainable, inclusive, people‑focused growth under Madani Economy, says MOF
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The government will emphasise sustainable, inclusive and people-centric economic growth, i...
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Related coverage for "Smart cities drive economic growth, strengthen readiness for more sustainable future": Korea Times News — Korea's smart road management system makes foray into Peru. Utusan Malaysia — Smart Lane kurangkan kesesakan trafik hingga 50 peratus. Arise News — Tinubu Defends Infrastructure Focus, Says Roads Drive Economic Growth. The Rising Nepal — Birgunj metropolis stresses on disaster mgmt, infrastructure development, good governance. Engineering News-Record — Data Centers and Housing Drive Growth in Des Moines. Malay Mail — Budget 2027 to emphasise sustainable, inclusive, people‑focused growth under Madani Economy, says MOF