Outlook.com now rejects emails lacking DMARC for non‑bulk senders
Outlook.com now rejects unauthenticated mail from non‑bulk senders that lack a DMARC record, causing 5.7.1 bounces for domains without the authentication policy.
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Binance exits France, Italy, Poland, Spain after MiCA licensing failure
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 SEC blocks Bitget’s local unit and tightens stablecoin transfer limits amid takeover push
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.
Millions of African Children Miss Routine Vaccines as Coverage Lags Population Growth
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…
AI data centres draining water in Johor and Batam, prompting regulatory crackdowns
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.