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- 1Trump administration advances plan to turn warhead plutonium into reactor fuel●The # Trump admin is moving forward with a plan to provide Cold War-era # plutonium from dismantled # nuclear warheads t
The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to supply plutonium from dismantled Cold War-era nuclear warheads to companies that would convert the material into fuel for nuclear power plants. The proposal has generated debate and unease among experts and observers, who are weighing the potential benefits of recycling weapons material against safety, security and proliferation concerns.
- 2Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of space sunlight project●"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse appr
Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency failed to consider the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, opening a new front in debates over regulating commercial space ventures.
- 3Supreme Court Allows Trump-Era Database for Voter Screening▼Supreme Court Allows Use of Trump Administration’s Expansive Database for Voter Screening
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration's expansive citizenship database to be used for voter screening. Civil rights groups and privacy advocates warn the database could enable improper voter purges and raise serious privacy concerns, while supporters argue it helps states verify voter eligibility. The decision is expected to intensify the national fight over election administration and access to the ballot.
- 4Colapinto hit with Bahrain GP grid penalty after crash●多重クラッシュのコラピント、次戦バーレーンGPで5グリッド降格へ。ノリスは「出場停止にすべき」と激怒 https://www. as-web.jp/f1/1356420 # asweb # F1 # ニュース
F1 driver Franco Colapinto has been handed a five-place grid penalty for the next race, the Bahrain Grand Prix, following a multi-car crash. The punishment has stirred debate in the paddock, with Lando Norris reportedly angry about the incident and saying Colapinto should have been given a race ban rather than a grid drop. Fans and commentators are weighing in on whether the sanction was sufficient.
- 5Darfur Residents Flee Fighting into Chad, UN Migration Agency Says●🔴OIM: Desplazados de # Darfur cruzan hacia # Chad huyendo de combates 📍La organización también reportó el desplazamiento
The International Organization for Migration reports that displaced people from Sudan's Darfur region are crossing the border into Chad to escape ongoing fighting. The agency also recorded the displacement of more than two thousand people from El Fasher toward Tawila in recent days, driven by deteriorating security conditions in the area.
- 6Sudan's governing vacuum after US refuses to recognise either side●🇸🇩 Who governs Sudan if Washington recognises neither side? The army-backed administration runs much of the formal state
Washington says it recognises neither of Sudan's rival authorities as the country's legitimate government. The army-backed administration continues to run much of the formal state apparatus, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exercises power across territory it controls. Commentators are debating what this dual authority means for Sudan's sovereignty, aid access and prospects for a political settlement as the civil war grinds on.
- 7TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage Despite CNN Exclusion●TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage, Even as White House Excludes CNN
Major US television networks are preparing to resume coverage of President Trump after the White House TV pool went dark for a week during a standoff between CNN and the president. The White House has excluded CNN from its coverage arrangements, but network leaders believe an indefinite suspension of coverage would be untenable, so broadcasts are set to continue even as the CNN dispute remains unresolved.
- 8Infighting Tears Apart a Storied Indian Business Empire●A Storied Indian Business Empire Is Being Torn Apart by Infighting https://www.wsj.com/world/a-storied-indian-business-e
The Wall Street Journal reports that one of India's storied business empires is being torn apart by internal infighting. The report describes a family-led conglomerate gripped by disputes among its own members, a conflict that threatens the cohesion and future direction of the decades-old group. The piece has drawn attention among readers following Indian business and corporate governance news.
- 9Yuelu Conference 2026 Draws AI Industry to Changsha●The # Yuelu # Conference 2026 brought artificial intelligence companies, # robotics # developers , researchers and # inv
The Yuelu Conference 2026 opened in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, on September 23–24, bringing together artificial intelligence companies, robotics developers, researchers and investors. The event featured an opening ceremony and ten 'AI+' forums focused on connecting AI with different industries. It highlights Hunan's push to position Changsha as a growing hub for AI and robotics development.
- 10El Niño keeping Atlantic hurricane season unusually quiet▼Why haven’t we had an Atlantic hurricane yet? Thank El Niño. https:// grist.org/extreme-weather/why- havent-we-had-an-at
The Atlantic has yet to produce a hurricane this season, and climate outlet Grist attributes the calm to El Niño. The phenomenon, which is driving record ocean temperatures worldwide, creates wind shear over the Atlantic that suppresses tropical storm development. The piece notes the irony that the same pattern raising global temperatures is also canceling Atlantic tropical activity, at least for now.
- 11Taiwan cast as decisive piece in US-China tech war●# TAIPEI , # Taiwan – For the U.S. and # China , Taiwan could be the last puzzle piece to decide who wins the tech war.
Reporting from Taipei frames Taiwan as the potential deciding factor in the escalating technology rivalry between the United States and China. Taiwan's tech industry produces more than 90 percent of the world's most advanced semiconductors, the chips that power AI servers, giving the island outsized strategic importance as both superpowers compete for dominance in artificial intelligence.
- 12ICE Raids in Beef Country Raise Fears of Higher Prices▼ICE Raids in Beef Country Raise Fears of Higher Prices https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/ice-raids-kansas-t
Immigration raids targeting meatpacking and beef-processing workers in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma are raising concerns that labor shortages could disrupt beef production and push consumer prices higher. The enforcement actions hit the heart of America's cattle industry, where immigrant labor is central to slaughterhouses and processing plants, prompting debate over the economic cost of the crackdown.
- 13Iranian FM rejects US pressure and nuclear weapons claims●🟢 Diplomacy | 6/10 🇮🇷 🇺🇸 Iranian FM statement on nuclear program and US pressure Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran will not yield to US coercion and denied that Tehran is seeking nuclear weapons, calling such claims a lie. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States over Iran's nuclear program and American pressure on the country.
- 14Unmanned 'robust little' vessel sets off on 22,000km Antarctica climate mission●‘Robust little’ vessel begins treacherous 22,000km journey around # Antarctica in the name of # climate science https://
A saildrone, an unmanned, hurricane-proof research vessel, has begun a roughly 22,000km circumnavigation of Antarctica, departing from Hobart. The voyage aims to gather climate science data from some of the world's most dangerous waters, where few crewed ships can operate. Observers are sharing the story, impressed that a small robotic craft is attempting a route that has tested even experienced sailors.
- 15Russia intensifies strikes as Ukraine's largest steelmaker halts operations●Russia scales up strikes on Ukraine as largest steelmaker halts operations https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 0
A wave of Russian strikes has hit multiple regions across Ukraine, prompting the country's largest steelmaker to suspend operations. The halt of steel production deals a further blow to Ukraine's war-battered economy, as air attacks on energy and industrial infrastructure continue to disrupt civilian life and industry. Observers see the intensified bombardment as part of a sustained campaign targeting Ukraine's economic backbone.
- 16War oil spills in Strait of Hormuz threaten reefs●Oil spills from war are spreading towards coral reefs and mangroves in the Strait of Hormuz. Fossil fuel dependence puts
Oil spills linked to the war are spreading through the Strait of Hormuz toward coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems, raising alarm among environmental groups. Greenpeace warns that fossil fuel dependence is placing people, nature and economies at risk, and is calling for a shift to clean, decentralised energy to prevent future damage.
- 17Russia and Germany foreign ministers hold first talks since invasion●The foreign ministers of Russia and Germany met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Saturday in
The foreign ministers of Russia and Germany met in New York on Saturday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, in the first meeting at that level since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The talks mark a rare diplomatic contact between Moscow and a major European power and are drawing attention for what they may signal about the state of relations between Russia and the West.
- 18Venezuela's government and opposition agree on top court reform●Venezuelan government, opposition agree to work towards reform of top court https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/26/v
Venezuela's government and opposition have agreed to work together towards reforming the country's Supreme Court, one of the most contested institutions in the country's political crisis. The two sides appointed a committee to review how justices are selected, a step watchers see as a rare instance of cooperation between the rival camps, though scepticism remains about whether it will lead to real change.
- 19Pro-Palestine protesters march on UK Labour conference●‘Stop arming Israel’: Pro-Palestine protesters march on Labour conference https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 02
Pro-Palestine demonstrators have marched on the UK Labour Party's annual conference, demanding the government stop arming Israel. Chants of 'Stop arming Israel' highlighted pressure on Labour leadership over its policy on arms sales and the Gaza war, drawing attention to growing domestic political tension around the issue.
- 20Australian private colleges slash diploma fees amid visa crackdown●Private colleges around Australia offering last-minute discounts for diploma allegedly 'misused by shonks' https://www.t
Private colleges across Australia are offering last-minute discounts on a diploma in management that has been deregistered amid an immigration crackdown, with the qualification allegedly 'misused by shonks'. The discounts follow government action against providers suspected of exploiting the diploma to help people obtain student visas. Critics say the scheme highlights ongoing loopholes in Australia's international education and visa system.
- 21Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris for open-air Mass●Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris for open-air Mass https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm4gjjwvvlzro?at_medium=RSS&at_cam
The Pope arrived in Paris, where large crowds gathered to attend an open-air Mass held in the French capital. The visit drew significant public attention, with crowds turning out to see the pontiff celebrate the outdoor ceremony as part of his trip to France.
- 22German and Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid tensions●German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensions https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/g erman
Germany's and Russia's foreign ministers have held a rare direct conversation as tensions between Berlin and Moscow remain high. German Foreign Minister Wadephul urged Russia to abandon what he called a dangerous path, but Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed the appeal. The exchange marks unusual diplomatic contact between the two governments as the war in Ukraine continues to strain relations.
- 23US lags in memory chips as tariffs complicate catch-up●America Is Behind on Memory Chips--and Tariffs Threaten to Make Things Harder https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/america-is-beh
The Wall Street Journal reports that the United States has fallen behind in producing memory chips, a critical component for AI and electronics dominated by Asian manufacturers such as Samsung and SK Hynix. The piece argues that tariffs, intended to bolster domestic industry, could raise costs for US chipmakers and equipment buyers, making efforts to rebuild American memory-chip capacity even harder.
- 24German interior minister wants rapid Frontex intervention force●Dobrindt will schnelle Eingreiftruppe der EU-Grenzschutzagentur Frontex Die europäischen Grenzschutzagentur soll laut In
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is calling for the EU border agency Frontex to build a rapid intervention force that could respond quickly to mass arrivals of migrants, pointing to the scenes at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the summer as an example. His proposal also includes expanding Frontex's powers more broadly.
- 25Canadian citizen detained at U.S. border over voting questions●Canadian citizen and U.S. permanent resident detained at border crossing, questioned about voting for hours | CBC News
Paige Adamson, a Canadian citizen and U.S. permanent resident, was returning home from a birthday dinner in Tsawwassen, B.C., on September 15 when she was stopped at the Point Roberts border crossing. She was detained for hours and questioned about voting. Lawyers say the case highlights vulnerabilities faced by Canadians who hold permanent resident status in the United States when crossing the border.
- 26Physicists find evidence gravity may be holographic●Gravity seems to be holographic: physicists discover it can collapse the dimensions of space but don't yet know what tha
Physicists report new evidence suggesting gravity is holographic, meaning it may allow the dimensions of space to collapse into fewer dimensions, as if the universe were encoded on a lower-dimensional surface. The finding, covered by Quanta Magazine, is striking but its implications for the nature of reality remain unknown, and researchers are still working out what a holographic universe would actually mean.
- 27Report says Netanyahu ignored warnings before October 7●Report: Netanyahu ignored direct high-level warnings prior to Oct 7. In late Sep 2023, eg, the UAE president phoned to w
A new report alleges Benjamin Netanyahu received direct high-level warnings ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack and failed to act on them. According to the account, the UAE president phoned Netanyahu in late September 2023 to warn that Hamas was considering a major attack, but Netanyahu did not pass the warning to his security chiefs and instead resisted proposals from some security officials. The claims have reignited debate over Israeli leadership failures surrounding the attack.
- 28Global Bond Yields Surge, Straining Advanced Economies▼⚡ NEWS Global Bond Yields Surge Straining Advanced Economies Bond yields in major advanced economies including the U.S.,
Bond yields have surged simultaneously across major advanced economies, including the United States, Japan, and Europe. Observers are concerned that the large national debts built up during the low-interest era could become harder to sustain as borrowing costs rise, putting fiscal pressure on governments already dealing with heavy debt loads.
- 29US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Concern Over Uranium Enrichment●The U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "g
The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, dropping the so-called 'gold standard' restrictions the US required of the UAE in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are warning the deal could accelerate nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and weaken America's leverage over regional nuclear programs.
- 30Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Air Strikes, Killing 16●🟠 UPDATE Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Air Strikes Killing 16 Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine on Sat
Russia and Ukraine exchanged heavy air strikes, with at least 16 people killed in the past 24 hours. Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine on Saturday, adding to the mounting civilian toll as both sides continue long-range strikes on each other's territory. The renewed barrage underlines the ongoing grind of the war, with casualties reported across multiple Ukrainian regions despite no sign of a ceasefire breakthrough.
- 31US Arrests Oxygen Forensics Executives Over Alleged Russian Ties●U.S. arrests executives of Oxygen Forensics, accusing them of concealing that the company was controlled by Russian and
United States authorities have arrested executives of the forensics software firm Oxygen Forensics, charging them with concealing that the company was controlled by Russian interests and that its software was developed in Russia. The case is drawing attention because the firm's tools are reportedly used by law enforcement and security agencies, raising questions about undisclosed foreign control in sensitive technology supply chains.
- 32AI agents pushed to employee-level roles reshape work●1. 现象层：当“人手”变成“角色单元”，组织分工开始塌缩 三个可查证的锚点，框定正在发生的结构变化： 锚点一：监管界的高水位标线已经出现。 欧盟《人工智能法案》（Regulation (EU) 2024/1689）于2024年8月1日正式
Commentators are arguing that organisations are collapsing traditional divisions of labour as AI agents are treated like staff. They cite three markers: the EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689), which took effect on 1 August 2024 and imposes risk management, data governance and human oversight duties on high-risk systems in hiring, credit and infrastructure; enterprise software now giving agents employee-level standing; and the resulting shift of human work into supervisory roles. The debate frames this as a structural change already under way, not a forecast.
- 33Drone strike on Darfur court gathering kills at least 35●In # Darfur , # Sudan wurden mindestens 35 Menschen getötet, als eine Gerichtsversammlung mit Drohnen angegriffen wurde.
At least 35 people were killed in Darfur, Sudan, when a drone attack hit a gathering at a courthouse. A rights group has blamed the army for the strike, which struck as people were assembled for a court session. The attack adds to the heavy civilian toll from Sudan's ongoing war and is drawing condemnation and renewed calls for accountability.
- 34What Happens if the A.I. Bubble Bursts▼What Happens if the A.I. Bubble Bursts https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/opinion/ai-bubble-banking-crisis-too-big-to-fa
A New York Times opinion piece asks what would happen if the artificial intelligence investment bubble were to burst, drawing parallels to a potential banking crisis and invoking the idea of AI firms being 'too big to fail'. The argument is that massive spending on AI infrastructure and valuations could pose systemic risks to the financial system if expectations collapse, echoing concerns raised about past speculative bubbles.
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Israel is reported to be facing water shortages linked to the destruction of Gaza's water treatment infrastructure. Five desalination plants were shut down for several days, deepening a severe water and sanitation crisis that has gripped Gaza. The situation highlights how damage to water systems in the conflict is having consequences on both sides of the boundary, prompting concern over access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the affected population.
- 36Russian strikes hit critical infrastructure in Kherson region●Росіяни минулої доби атакували на Херсонщині об’єкти критичної та соціальної інфраструктури Російські війська минулої до
Russian forces attacked critical and social infrastructure in Ukraine's Kherson region over the past day, damaging an apartment building and nine private homes, according to Ukrinform. At least one person was reported injured in the strikes. The attacks are part of ongoing Russian shelling of southern Ukrainian territory, which has repeatedly targeted power, water and other essential services relied on by civilians.
- 37Astronomers say AST SpaceMobile satellites far exceed brightness limits●"Our measurements reveal an average brightness seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings and pea
Astronomers report that new measurements show satellites averaging seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings, with peak brightness more than 200 times above the International Astronomical Union's recommended threshold. The findings raise concerns as AST SpaceMobile prepares further deployments that could worsen light pollution affecting ground-based astronomy.
- 38Jaishankar counters Sharif's Kashmir remarks at UN●Jaishankar’s UNGA remarks came a day after Shehbaz Sharif raised Kashmir, with India turning the focus back to terrorism
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the UN General Assembly a day after Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raised the Kashmir issue, with India shifting the focus back to terrorism and accountability. The exchange renews the long-running India-Pakistan dispute at the UN, with New Delhi insisting that talks hinge on Pakistan addressing cross-border terrorism.
- 39Large 500-million-euro battery storage project planned in Waltrop●In # Waltrop entsteht für rund 500 Millionen Euro ein großer # Batteriespeicher . 800 Container mit Lithium-Akkus sollen
A major battery storage facility is being built in Waltrop, Germany, at a cost of around 500 million euros. The project would use 800 containers of lithium batteries to store up to 1,800 megawatt-hours of electricity and deliver up to 900 megawatts of power, allowing surplus wind and solar energy to be fed into the grid. It is being discussed as an example of Germany's push to expand grid-scale storage for renewable energy.
- 40Critics blast Biden's 'bear hug' of Netanyahu amid Gaza war●'In the face of loud and insistent warnings, President Joe # Biden and his team of best-and-brightest advisers wrapped B
US President Joe Biden and his advisers are being accused of wrapping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a 'bear hug' while Palestinians were killed by the thousands with American bombs and American diplomatic support. The criticism says loud and insistent warnings from advisers and observers went unheeded as Washington continued its backing of Israel's campaign in Gaza, fueling anger over US complicity.
- 41Lavrov Vows Russia's War in Ukraine Will Continue●🔴 BREAKING Lavrov Vows Russia's War in Ukraine Will Continue to the End Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has state
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has declared that Moscow's military objectives in Ukraine will be achieved, saying the war will continue until its conclusion. The statement signals no shift in Russia's stance despite ongoing international pressure, and is drawing attention as a marker of Moscow's refusal to consider an end to the fighting.
- 42Norm Finkelstein criticises Harvard's antisemitism inquiry findings●Interview with Norm Finkelstein: Harvard's antisemitism inquiry said that "Israeli Jewish students don't feel wanted at
Political scientist Norman Finkelstein has given an interview disputing Harvard's antisemitism inquiry, which reported that Israeli Jewish students don't feel wanted at the university and that Harvard must be more inclusive to correct for antisemitism. In the interview Finkelstein responds that he supports inclusivity while pushing back on the framing of the inquiry's conclusions, sparking debate over how the university is handling claims of antisemitism on campus.
- 43Two big decisions facing the UK chancellor ahead of the Budget●Faisal Islam: The two big calls the chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cklye
BBC economics editor Faisal Islam says the chancellor must make two major calls ahead of the upcoming Budget. The analysis examines the fiscal choices she faces as the government weighs tax and spending options against pressure to keep its fiscal rules intact. Commentators are watching closely to see whether the Budget will raise taxes, cut spending, or reshape borrowing plans.
- 44Trump's Iran war inadvertently curbing oil use, cutting emissions●A nice bit of irony, per WaPo reporting: President Donald Trump dismisses climate change as a hoax. But the Trump agenda
President Donald Trump has long dismissed climate change as a hoax, but Washington Post reporting points to an irony: his war on Iran, now in its seventh month, has led to a plunge in oil consumption and dealt a sizable blow against global warming. Commenters are highlighting the contradiction between the administration's climate rhetoric and the emissions impact of its own foreign policy agenda.
- 45Stocks Keep Rising Despite Surging Bond Yields●Stocks Are Defying Surging Bond Yields. Here's What History Says Could Come Next. https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/
The Wall Street Journal examines why equity markets continue to climb even as bond yields surge, a divergence that historically has not lasted. Drawing on past episodes, the piece suggests stocks have often eventually given way when borrowing costs stay elevated, warning investors that the current resilience may face pressure if yields remain high.
- 46Hamas slams Board of Peace for refusing UNRWA role in Gaza●Hamas slams Board of Peace for refusal to work with UNRWA in Gaza https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/26/h amas-slams
Hamas has sharply criticised the Board of Peace for refusing to work with UNRWA in Gaza, accusing the body of aligning itself with Israel by excluding the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from humanitarian efforts in the territory. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over who will administer aid and reconstruction in Gaza, and how international bodies will be involved going forward.
- 47EU ChatControl 2.0 talks resume amid legal concerns●# ChatControl 2.0 — 6th Trilogue this Tuesday, # EU Parl. to be given workaround own legal service already deems illegit
Negotiators meet Tuesday for the sixth trilogue on the EU's ChatControl 2.0 proposal, which would require scanning of private messages. Reports say the European Parliament is being presented with a workaround that its own legal service has already judged illegitimate. Privacy advocates are sounding the alarm that lawmakers may be pushed into backing a measure their legal experts consider unlawful.
- 48New Book Says the Constitution Doesn't Belong to the Supreme Court●Jesse Wegman: Sorry, Justices — the # Constitution Doesn’t Belong to You A new book argues that Americans need to reclai
New York Times editorial writer Jesse Wegman argues in his new book that Americans must reclaim ownership of the Constitution from the nine Supreme Court justices. In 'Supremacy: How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People,' he contends that judicial supremacy has displaced government by the people, and that the founding charter belongs to citizens rather than the courts alone.
- 49F-Droid 2.0 launches with first major redesign in a decade●F-Droid 2.0 is here! A major redesign of the open-source Android app store after a decade. The new version brings a mode
F-Droid has released version 2.0, the biggest overhaul of the open-source Android app store in ten years. The update brings a modernised interface, improved search, expanded app categories, better filters, easier installs, and automatic app updates. It was rebuilt using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, and the release is drawing attention among open-source software supporters.
- 50Big Tech Weighs Physical Security Risks Amid Iran Conflict●🟠 UPDATE Big Tech Confronts Physical Security Risks Amid Iran Conflict The article specifically identifies the Strait of
Big technology companies are assessing physical security risks as the conflict involving Iran escalates, with the Strait of Hormuz identified as the center of the crisis. Analysts point to immediate impacts on global markets and growing concerns over energy supply, as the strait remains a critical route for oil shipments and infrastructure tied to the tech industry's operations and data centers in the region.