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Indonesia defeated Thailand in a penalty shootout to win the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup final, held in Jakarta. Fans celebrated the victory across the capital, with watch-together events drawing large crowds. The tournament also drew attention to ties between Indonesian officials, FIFA leadership and President Prabowo Subianto. Interest in the final is high across Southeast Asia and beyond.
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A video game development expo is set to return to Albany, bringing together developers, studios and enthusiasts in New York's capital region. The event gives local and regional game makers a venue to showcase projects, network and connect with the public. Details on dates and participants were not provided in the announcement.
- 3Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep pace with Europe's space push?●Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2
European governments are committing billions of pounds to space programmes, raising questions about whether Glasgow's satellite manufacturing sector can remain competitive. Scotland's capital region has built a reputation for building small satellites, and the BBC examines whether local firms can secure a share of the growing European space budgets or risk falling behind better-funded rivals.
- 4Qatar Central Bank and Euroclear agree settlement link▼Qatar Central Bank and Euroclear collaborate on international settlement link
Qatar Central Bank has entered a collaboration with Belgian clearing house Euroclear to establish an international settlement link. The partnership aims to connect Qatar's financial market infrastructure with Euroclear's global network, easing cross-border securities settlement and post-trade services. The move signals Qatar's effort to deepen ties between its banking sector and international capital markets.
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A Sudanese joint force has clashed with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) near El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur, amid the ongoing war between the Sudanese army's allies and the paramilitary group. The fighting underscores how the conflict continues to spread across the Darfur region, where RSF forces and allied militias have battled army-aligned units for control of territory.
- 6Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Moscow region, mayor says●Mayor: Ukraine attacks Moscow region with 650 drones
The mayor of Moscow says Ukraine attacked the Moscow region with around 650 drones, one of the largest drone barrages of the war so far. The claim comes as Russian authorities report air defences engaging incoming drones overnight, though the scale of damage and casualties has not been detailed in the initial report.
- 7Yemen army launches Sanaa offensive as Iran warns against new war●Yemen army begins Sanaa offensive; Iran warns against ’new war’
Forces aligned with Yemen's government have begun a military offensive toward Sanaa, the capital held by the Houthis since 2014. Iran, a backer of the Houthis, warned against opening a 'new war' in the country. The operation raises fears of renewed large-scale fighting in Yemen after years of relative stalemate, and regional observers are watching whether it escalates into a wider confrontation.
- 8Fire spreads at Volodarskaya oil depot near Moscow●Пожар на ЛДПС «Володарская» в Московской области разгорается По сообщениям местных жителей, горят два резервуара. ЛДПС «
A fire is reported at the Volodarskaya oil depot in the Moscow region, with local residents saying two fuel storage tanks are burning. The depot supplies fuel to Moscow's main airports, including Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo, raising concerns about potential disruption to aviation in the capital region.
- 9Fire reported at Volodarskaya oil distribution hub near Moscow▼Тоже неплохо: предварительно, горит всё-таки не НПЗ, а ЛПДС «Володарская» Это главный узел распределения нефти в Московс
Initial reports say the blaze is not at a refinery but at the Volodarskaya oil pumping and distribution station, described as the main oil distribution hub of the Moscow region. Observers note a similar facility in the Samara region was previously struck by Ukrainian forces. There are also claims that an air-defence missile hit Kotel'niki, some 20 km from central Moscow. Officials have not confirmed the details.
- 10Central Valley businesses received $16.4M in SBA-backed loans●These Central Valley businesses received $16.4M in SBA-backed loans
Businesses in California's Central Valley received $16.4 million in loans backed by the US Small Business Administration, according to a report from The Business Journal. The figures highlight continued federal lending support for small firms in the region, which has drawn attention from local business owners and economic observers tracking access to capital.
- 11Ukrainian drones launch mass attack on Moscow Oblast●Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow Oblast in mass attack near Russia's capital
Ukrainian drones have reportedly attacked Moscow Oblast in what is described as a mass drone strike near the Russian capital. Details on damage or casualties were not immediately available. The attack, if confirmed, would mark one of the largest drone operations targeting the region surrounding Moscow since the start of the war.
- 12Ethiopia's forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting●Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting
Ethiopian government forces have retaken Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, according to reporting carried by Al Jazeera. The development comes amid a renewal of fighting in Tigray, a region that has been the centre of a devastating conflict since 2020. Further details about the scale of the offensive, casualties, or the situation on the ground were not provided in the available coverage.