Infrastructure
Kashmir rail link spans 272 km with 36 tunnels and 943 bridges
A 17 October PIB backgrounder says the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla rail link is 272 kilometres long and includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges.
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Agriculture
France represented 18% of EU fish landing value in 2025
France accounted for 18% of the total value of fisheries products landed in the EU in 2025, Eurostat reported. Its share by weight was 14%.
Economy
Ghana FDI inflows rose to US$2.62 billion in 2025, presidency says
The presidency reported foreign direct investment inflows of US$2.62 billion in 2025, compared with US$624 million in 2024.
Economy
Ireland records €10.7bn government surplus in 2025
Ireland’s general government recorded a €10.7 billion surplus in 2025, equal to 1.8% of GDP. This was less than half the €23.4 billion surplus in 2024, which included a one-off €14.2 billion receipt following an EU court ruling.
Agriculture
India’s biofortified Kufri Jamunia potato was released in 2024
India’s Central Potato Research Institute says its purple-fleshed Kufri Jamunia variety was officially released in 2024.
Technology
Apple adds U.S. titanium and camera-technology suppliers for iPhone
Apple announced new and expanded U.S. supplier partnerships on 20 October for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. Pennsylvania-based Perryman Company will supply titanium for products including iPhone Duo; Qnity Electronics will produce advanced films for the iPhone 18 Pro variable-aperture camera system.
Infrastructure
Construction starts on two Bruce Highway sections at Gairloch
The Queensland works cover road widening and drainage improvements.
Technology
Australia’s digital duty of care bill includes AI chatbots
The bill introduced to parliament proposes minimum safety standards for online services.
Energy
Brazil’s ANP moves Gas Release hearing to 19 November
The regulator extended registration through 5 November and expanded the virtual hearing to six hours.
Business
Brisbane’s ENTRI biomanufacturing facility opens
The facility provides clean rooms and laboratories for biotechnology companies.
Finance
Cochilco reports a 0.30% daily rise in LME copper on 20 October
The Chilean Copper Commission's daily bulletin put spot Grade A copper on the LME at 659.523 US cents per pound, up 0.30% from the previous day.
Energy
Egypt begins commissioning the second phase of the Meliha gas project
The petroleum ministry says Eni and joint-venture partner Agiba have started commissioning a new gas-processing facility in the Western Desert.