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Who Is Paying for the AI Boom? Data-Centre Debt Comes Under Scrutiny
The global AI stock sell-off has renewed attention on the debt, capital spending and future revenue needed to finance data centres and…
Hurricane Simon and Post-Tropical Rachel Bring Flood and Coastal-Wave Risks to Mexico
Mexico’s weather agency warned of severe rain, coastal waves and flooding risks from Hurricane Simon and post-tropical Rachel in its October 11…
Telangana Man Mohammed Afzal Khan Feared Dead Near Russia–Ukraine Frontline; Death Unconfirmed
Mohammed Afzal Khan of Banswada is feared dead near the Russia–Ukraine frontline after a fellow recruit's message, but the Indian Embassy says…
IMF Warns Oil Shock and Conflict Could Weigh on Global Growth as AI Investment Supports Activity
The IMF says AI infrastructure spending is supporting global growth, while warning that the technology could reshape employment, education and the distribution…
North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles After South Korean Hypersonic Test
South Korea said North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, with at least one travelling more than 900 kilometres,…
Russia-Ukraine Energy Truce Collapses as Kyiv Resumes Strikes on Russian Refinery
Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian energy infrastructure on October 15 after the proposed energy truce failed to stop attacks. The renewed escalation…
Super Micro Contractor Pleads Guilty in Alleged AI-Server Diversion Scheme to China
A contractor linked to Super Micro pleaded guilty in a US case involving the illegal diversion of servers containing advanced Nvidia AI…
All 22 Indian Crew Members Rescued After Tanker Incident Off UAE Coast
The Indian consulate said all 22 crew members aboard the oil tanker MT GEM No. 2 were safe after an incident off…
EU and China Reach Preliminary Understanding on Hybrid-Car Exports and Trade
The EU and China say they have reached an initial understanding on hybrid-vehicle exports, market access and rare-earth licensing, but implementation details…
UN Warns Developing Economies Face a Triple Shock From Energy Costs, El Niño and Debt
The UN Development Programme warns that expensive energy, climate-related risks and high borrowing costs are converging on vulnerable economies ahead of the…