West Midlands Railway to be nationalised from February 2026.

By Jason Aldridge West Midlands Railway will officially come under public ownership from February 1, 2026, as part of the UK government’s wider “Public Ownership Programme,” the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed. The move will see both West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands transferred to DfT Operator of Last Resort Ltd, as…

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UK Orders Zero-Emission Buses in 10-Year Green Transport Push

By Zac Macdonald Transport Minister Heidi Alexander has announced a landmark 10-year procurement plan for zero-emission buses, with 60% of the fleet to be built by UK-based manufacturers. The initiative is aimed at bolstering the domestic green transport industry while driving forward the country’s net-zero ambitions. The announcement comes as the Bus Services Bill makes…

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Toyota Boosts Chinese Parts Procurement in Thailand as It Eyes Budget Electrified Model for 2028.

By Kenya Akama(Bangkok) Toyota Motor Corporation is ramping up its procurement of Chinese-made auto parts for its Thailand operations, marking a strategic shift to boost cost-efficiency as the Japanese automaker gears up to launch a competitively priced electrified model in 2028. Thailand, which hosts Toyota’s largest production base in Southeast Asia, has become a focal…

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Panic Grips Patients as Nationwide Doctors’ Strike Looms in Nigeria

Hospitals across Nigeria are bracing for a nationwide shutdown as doctors in government-owned facilities inch closer to launching an indefinite strike. Issued under the umbrella of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), a 21-day ultimatum given to the federal government is nearing expiration, and patients—especially in public hospitals—are gripped with fear over their fate. In Lagos…

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Japan and India Unite for Sustainable Economic Development in Africa

In a powerful display of international cooperation, five global leaders convened at a recent high-level forum to announce the launch of the Japan-India Cooperation Initiative for Sustainable Economic Development in Africa. This strategic framework, jointly spearheaded by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and key Indian stakeholders, is aimed at driving inclusive, long-term…

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