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Saudi Arabia Targets 60% Local Spending in Rail Industry by 2025 Amidst Ambitious National Goals

Saudi Arabia aims to boost local rail industry spending to 60% by 2025, aligning with Vision 2030 goals, while Massachusetts eliminates high-stakes graduation exams reflecting a national trend.
Saudi Arabia is gearing up to boost local spending in its railway industry, aiming to hit a 60% target by 2025 under an ambitious localization program announced by the Saudi Railways Company's CEO, Dr. Bashar Al-Malik. This initiative, set to launch during the Saudi International Railways Conference later this month, aligns with the country's Vision 2030 goals and promises to attract global partnerships while advancing sustainable rail technologies.

Meanwhile, Massachusetts is joining a growing national movement by eliminating high-stakes graduation exams, a decision driven by concerns over the effectiveness and equity of standardized testing. This shift, supported by the Massachusetts Teachers Association, reflects a broader trend as discussions continue in states like New York and Florida.

Turning to global health, a concerning report from the WHO and CDC reveals a 20% rise in measles cases worldwide in 2023, largely due to declining vaccination rates. With significant outbreaks occurring in 57 countries, experts stress the urgent need for a 95% vaccination rate to curb the spread of this highly contagious disease.

In Australia, residents of Victoria are on high alert as fierce bushfires necessitate evacuation orders in several towns, including areas near Ballarat. The situation, compounded by a forecast of extreme fire danger, should see relief soon with expected heavy rain by Sunday.

Shifting focus to global politics, Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken out against economic isolation at the APEC CEO Summit in Lima, highlighting globalization as an unstoppable trend. His visit includes discussions with leaders like outgoing US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, as he prepares for next week's G20 summit in Brazil.

Lastly, a tragedy unfolded in Uttar Pradesh, India, where a fire in the NICU of Jhansi Medical College claimed the lives of at least 10 infants. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause as officials mourn the devastating loss and commend the efforts of rescue personnel who saved several other infants in peril.
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