Saudi Arabia ‘spending $16 billion’ to cancel parts of troubled Neom megacity project – The Independent

Saudi Arabia Invests $16 Billion to Revamp Troubled Neom Megacity Project

Published on : Published by : Miles Cooper

Saudi Arabia is reportedly gearing up to invest $16 billion to scrap parts of its ambitious Neom megacity project, signaling a bold shift as it navigates growing challenges and financial pressures, sources reveal

In East Timor, U.S. Retreats From Plan to Build ‘Lifesaving’ Sewage Plant – The New York Times

East Timor Faces Setback as U.S. Withdraws Support for Vital Sewage Plant Project

Published on : Published by : Samuel Brown

The U.S. has pulled the plug on its plans to build a sewage treatment plant in East Timor, a project once celebrated as “lifesaving.” This unexpected move sparks serious worries about the future of sanitation and public health in the region