BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes warns the AI infrastructure boom, fueled by debt, could spark a 2008-like credit crisis. He predicts a government liquidity response could then propel Bitcoin to $1 million.
Russia launched a massive wave of drone and ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and injuring 44. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies for more anti-ballistic interceptors.
Economists and experts warn that proposed EV policy moves in Malaysia, including a potential sales levy and changes to import tax exemptions, could raise costs and weaken the nation's appeal as a manufacturing hub as charging infrastructure lags behind targets.
Donald Trump claimed that China is funding resistance against new US artificial intelligence infrastructure to hinder American progress, while praising data centers as economic assets.
Naoero, formerly Nauru, has launched a citizenship-by-investment program offering passports in exchange for financial contributions to fund climate adaptation and infrastructure relocation.
The global AI race is splitting into contrasting US and Chinese pathways. The US relies on technological frontier control and trusted partnerships, while China offers affordable models and local deployment, each creating different forms of international dependence.
Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell suggests building Australia's next generation of AI data centres in remote outback Queensland to ease urban pressure, contingent on energy projects like CopperString.
A UN report released in Santiago urges Latin American and Caribbean nations to maintain strategic flexibility, diversifying trade toward China while keeping security ties with Washington.
AI infrastructure company Runware has launched its 'Sonic Inference Pod,' a modular, transportable data center designed for flexible AI compute, offering higher quality inference at a lower cost compared to serverless platforms and GPU clouds.
A burst water pipe in Tuen Mun, the third in the area within a week, affected 7,000 residents after water supply was suspended for repairs, following a series of similar leaks in Kwai Chung and Shau Kei Wan.
Samsung Electronics reported a record operating profit of ₩89.5 trillion for the April-June period, boosted by AI-driven chip demand, while warning that memory chip shortages could persist into 2028.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI data center boom will create six‑figure jobs for electricians, plumbers and construction workers, citing $7 trillion global spend and US labor shortages.
Ben Carroll unveiled a new Victorian cabinet after taking Labor leadership, adding an AI ministry led by Anthony Carbines and reshuffling roles among ministers.
Economist Vasily Koltashov warns that Ukraine faces a severe winter logistics and infrastructure crisis due to damaged roads, destroyed fuel stations, and compromised Soviet-era water and energy systems.
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey condemned Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip as a ceasefire violation, citing attacks on healthcare facilities and civilian casualties.
Bank loans to India's technology infrastructure sector doubled in two years, reaching ₹53,859 crore by June, driven by data centers, GCCs and IT services, reflecting India’s rise as a global data hub.
La Première ministre italienne Meloni a suspendu le traité de Schengen et rétabli les contrôles aux frontières, intensifiant la confrontation avec le chef du gouvernement espagnol Pedro Sanchez sur la politique migratoire.
Indian cities face recurring road excavations due to poor coordination among multiple utility agencies, leading to traffic congestion, fuel wastage, increased emissions, and deteriorating road quality. Experts advocate for better governance, digital mapping, and common utility corridors to mitigate these economic and social costs.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg asserts that AI is a net job creator, citing infrastructure needs, despite Meta laying off 8,000 employees and reassigning 7,000 others this year. He distinguishes between jobs created in construction and engineering for AI infrastructure and those eliminated internally, while investors question the high spending.
Cuba's state-owned grid operator reported a nationwide power system collapse, plunging the island into darkness. This latest outage follows previous blackouts, attributed to aging infrastructure and a US energy embargo, which has also impacted fuel supplies from Venezuela and Mexico.
Ukrainian officials and experts anticipate a challenging winter due to potential Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, possibly tougher than last year. Kyiv is strengthening defenses, seeking aid, and reshuffling government to prepare for the anticipated assault.
Ireland is reassessing its defence posture after Russian ship activity in nearby waters exposed risks to undersea cables, pipelines and other critical infrastructure. The government says security is now a greater priority, but spending and naval capacity remain limited.
Overnight Ukrainian drone attacks killed at least eight people across multiple Russian regions, targeting civilian and commercial infrastructure, including a Wildberries warehouse. Russia reported intercepting 635 drones, while also claiming strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and military cargo vessels.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least nine people across several Russian regions, including a Wildberries warehouse and a residential building, while Russian attacks killed at least five in Ukraine. An EU naval mission also intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker near Sicily.
