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Bangkok has declared all 50 of its districts disaster zones following severe flooding across the Thai capital. The declaration allows city authorities to unlock emergency resources and relief measures for residents affected by widespread inundation. The move signals the scale of the flooding crisis, and people are discussing the city's response and conditions on the ground as heavy water disrupts daily life across the metropolis.
- 2Congo struggles to trace contacts as Ebola outbreak worsens▼Ebola outbreak deepens as Congo fails to trace most contacts | Daily Sabah
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are failing to trace the majority of contacts of confirmed Ebola cases, according to Daily Sabah, a gap that is allowing the outbreak to deepen. Contact tracing is a core tool for containing Ebola, and widespread missed contacts raises the risk of further spread within the region.
- 3Measles outbreak death toll reaches 1,096▼Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 1,096 as nine die in 24 hours
A measles outbreak has killed at least 1,096 people, with nine deaths reported in a single 24-hour period, according to the Dhaka Tribune. The continued daily fatalities point to a serious and ongoing public health crisis. Measles is highly contagious but preventable through vaccination, and outbreaks of this scale typically reflect gaps in immunisation coverage and strained health systems struggling to contain the spread.
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Saudi Arabia is signalling that it has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, according to a report carried by the Daily Observer. The kingdom has long said its nuclear programme depends on regional security, particularly in relation to Iran. The report does not provide further detail on the policy.
- 5PBOC expected to set yuan midpoint at 6.7085▼PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7085 – Reuters estimate
China's central bank is expected to set the US dollar/yuan daily reference rate at 6.7085, according to a Reuters estimate. The daily midpoint fixing from the People's Bank of China is closely watched by currency traders as a signal of official policy toward the renminbi, and any deviation from expectations can move Asian currency and equity markets.
- 6PBOC strengthens yuan fixing to 6.7399 against dollar▼PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7399 vs. 6.7489 previous
China's central bank set the yuan's daily reference rate at 6.7399 to the US dollar, a firmer fixing than the previous day's 6.7489. The daily fix from the People's Bank of China guides onshore trading and is closely watched by currency traders for signals on official policy toward the yuan.
- 7Microsoft embeds GitHub's coding engine into office apps●Microsoft (MSFT) Puts GitHub’s Coding Engine Inside the App Office Workers Already Use
Microsoft has moved GitHub's coding engine into the office application that workers already use daily, tying its developer tools directly into mainstream productivity software. The move signals Microsoft's push to bring automated coding assistance beyond developers to everyday business users, reinforcing its position in workplace AI tools.
- 8Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit 2026 Record as BTC Holds Above $84K▼Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit 2026 Record as BTC Price Holds Above $84K
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have recorded their strongest daily inflows of 2026, while the price of BTC remains steady above $84,000. The figures point to renewed institutional demand for the asset after a quieter period, and market watchers are treating the combination of heavy inflows and a stable price as a sign of confidence in Bitcoin's near-term outlook.
- 9Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday amid floods▼Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday due to floods
Thailand's government has declared a two-day holiday for civil servants as severe flooding disrupts large parts of the country. The measure is intended to ease travel and allow officials to deal with flood impacts, and comes amid ongoing heavy seasonal rains. The announcement has drawn attention from international news outlets covering the scale of the disruption.
- 10Kharkiv region under guided bomb threat alert●🔴 AirAttack | 9/10 KAB threat for Kharkiv region Threat of guided aerial bombs (KAB) detected for the Kharkiv region. #
Air raid monitoring channels have issued a 9/10 threat alert for guided aerial bombs (KAB) targeting Ukraine's Kharkiv region. The warning follows a pattern of near-daily Russian glide bomb strikes on the city and surrounding area, which have damaged homes and infrastructure. Residents are urged to take shelter immediately.
- 11Türkiye expands agricultural diplomacy at regional and global level▼Türkiye steps up regional and global agricultural diplomacy efforts
Türkiye is intensifying its agricultural diplomacy efforts both regionally and globally, according to Hürriyet Daily News. The report signals Ankara's push to strengthen cooperation on farming, food security and agricultural trade with international partners, positioning agriculture as a growing element of Turkish foreign policy.
- 12Bitcoin ETF Daily Inflows Sink 80% Despite Strong Weekly Total●Bitcoin ETF Daily Inflows Sink 80%, Yet Weekly Total Hits Largest Since October
Daily inflows into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds dropped roughly 80%, but the full weekly total still came in as the largest since October. The drop-off suggests a slowdown in daily demand, yet the overall weekly figure points to sustained institutional appetite for Bitcoin exposure through ETFs. Market watchers are weighing whether the dip marks temporary cooling or the start of a broader slowdown in ETF-driven buying.
- 13Cornell Higher Education Reform Report Criticised for Missing Trust Issue▼Cornell’s University Reform Report Sidesteps the Real Reason Americans Have Lost Trust in Higher Education
Cornell University has released a reform report on higher education, but a commentary from The Daily Signal argues it avoids addressing the real reason Americans have lost confidence in universities. The criticism suggests institutional self-examination is focusing on narrower reforms while skipping deeper questions about ideology and credibility that drive public distrust in colleges.
- 14Turkish Parliament to run entirely on solar power from Konya▼Parliament to meet all electricity needs with solar power from Konya
Turkey's Parliament is set to meet all of its electricity needs through solar power sourced from Konya, according to Hürriyet Daily News. The move would make the legislative body fully reliant on renewable energy from the central Anatolian province, a region known for high solar potential. It signals a symbolic step in the country's push toward clean energy in public institutions.
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The space sector has expanded by 136%, now comprising 26 companies, according to a report by Muscat Daily. The figures point to rapid growth in commercial and industry activity in the space field, with new firms entering the market. The report highlights increasing investment and interest in space-related businesses, though further details about the companies and locations involved were not immediately available.