Water cuts in Johor and Batam are linked to rising AI data centre demand, forcing residents to use seawater and prompting Malaysia to block new data centres in water-scarce states.
Binance is closing spot services in France, Italy, Poland, and Spain after failing to secure an EU-wide crypto license under MiCA, requiring users to withdraw funds by December 31 or face monthly fees.
Thailand’s SEC is moving to block Bitget’s local unit and proposes a 5 million baht daily stablecoin transfer cap, tightening rules just as Bitget races to acquire a licensed exchange.
About 7.1 million African children under one received no routine vaccine dose in 2025 as coverage lagged behind population growth. The Africa CDC’s 2026–2030 strategy aims to bring vaccines closer to families and increase local production, but reliance on imported vaccines and trust gaps may stall…
Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff on November 9, 2026, replacing Susie Wiles after Republican midterms. Miller is expected to pursue hardline immigration policy while facing Democratic-led congressional investigations.
