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Political risk insurance market seen reaching $10.77 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the political risk insurance market is expanding as geopolitical tensions, cross-border investment, and currency volatility rise.
Europe dominates 2026 Global Passport Index as Sweden stays No. 1
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Global Citizen Solutions says nine of the world’s ten strongest passports are European in its 2026 Global Passport Index, with Sweden ranked first for a third straight year.
Argentina ends nicotine product ban as Brazil stays sidelined
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Argentina has moved to regulate innovative nicotine products after ending its ban, setting up a sharp regional contrast with Brazil, which still prohibits the products.
Mass timber construction market seen reaching $1.79 billion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research says the global mass timber construction market is set to grow from $1.07 billion in 2026 to $1.79 billion by 2033 as low-carbon building demand and updated codes accelerate adoption.
FairFuelUK urges UK to follow Italy with fuel duty cut
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FairFuelUK is pressing John Healey to cut UK fuel duty, arguing that lower pump prices would help slow inflation and support businesses and motorists.
Israeli passport hits record rank as citizenship inquiries rise
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Israel’s passport reached its strongest-ever position in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, ranking 18th with access to 166 destinations.
Biogas plant market seen reaching $5.6B by 2032
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The biogas plant market is projected to grow from $3.8 billion in 2022 to $5.6 billion by 2032 as governments, industries and farms expand waste-to-energy and renewable gas projects.
Programmable Ammunition Market Seen Reaching $3.72 Billion by 2030
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The programmable ammunition market is projected to grow from $2.53 billion in 2025 to $3.72 billion by 2030, driven by higher defense spending, precision-strike demand and advances in smart fuze technology.
Missiles and missile defense systems market seen growing to $27.79 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global missiles and missile defense systems market reached $21.03 billion in 2025 and is projected to rise to $27.79 billion by 2030. The forecast points to stronger defense spending, hypersonic threats and…
The Curl Academy marks first year with global growth in textured hair education
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The Curl Academy is marking its first anniversary with students and community members across North America, Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East. The Toronto-based platform says demand shows textured hair education is becoming a broader…
Truck platooning market seen reaching $6.1 billion by 2035
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Allied Market Research says the global truck platooning market will grow from $728.9 million in 2025 to $6,092.2 million by 2035, driven by fuel savings, emissions cuts and freight efficiency.
Smart electric meter market seen doubling by 2035
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The global smart electric meter market is projected to rise from $26.86 billion in 2026 to $55.05 billion by 2035, driven by grid modernization, renewable integration and government mandates.
ACMP names its 2026–2027 global board
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The Association of Change Management Professionals has named its 2026–2027 Global Board of Directors, which begins Sept. 1 and includes eight members based outside the United States.
Global Passport Index 2026 puts Singapore and Hong Kong at opposite ends of Asia's mobility story
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Global Citizen Solutions’ 2026 Global Passport Index ranks 197 countries and shows Singapore with a perfect mobility score and the world’s No. 1 investment ranking, even as quality of life keeps it at 10th overall.
Anthem Film Festival returns to Las Vegas with FreedomFest
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The Anthem Film Festival will run July 8-11, 2026, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas as part of FreedomFest, with access included for conference pass holders.
Aquatech Asia 2026 to debut in Bangkok
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Thailand is launching Aquatech Asia 2026 in Bangkok to position itself as ASEAN’s water innovation hub and connect global water leaders around resilience, sustainable infrastructure and water security.
Ride sharing market seen reaching $283 billion by 2035
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The global ride sharing market is projected to grow from $108.2 billion in 2025 to $283.0 billion by 2035, driven by urbanization, ride pooling, electric fleets and autonomous vehicle pilots.
Air defense systems market seen reaching $78.2 billion by 2031
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The global air defense systems market is projected to grow from $46.2 billion in 2021 to $78.2 billion by 2031, driven by cross-border conflicts, defense spending and newer threats such as drones.
Report says Kenya could shape Africa’s nicotine pouch rules
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A new report says Kenya’s nicotine pouch regulations could influence tobacco harm-reduction policy across East Africa and beyond.
Shelbyville rider Whitley Walls named to U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup team
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Shelbyville native Whitley Walls, an 18-year-old four-time Reserve World Champion, will compete for the United States at the 2026 Saddle Seat World Cup in Shelbyville, Kentucky, from June 29 to July 2. Her selection adds local significance to an…
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