Thailand’s Data Centre Boom Prompts Government to Tighten Rules Over 177 Sites 
Over €1 Billion in France Farmer Aid Announced as Summer Crop Losses Surpass €10 Billion 
India’s Weaker Festival Demand Pulls Malaysian Palm Oil Exports Down 8% in August 
Seoul’s Warhead Count Puts North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal at Up to 120, Challenging Trump’s Figure of 57 
Trump Nominates White House Adviser Heidi Overton to Lead the FDA After Months of Leadership Turmoil 
Thailand’s Data Centre Boom Prompts Government to Tighten Rules Over 177 Sites
Thailand tightens data centre regulations across 177 sites. Government committee introduces new rules for AI data centres amid energy and environmental concerns.
Over €1 Billion in France Farmer Aid Announced as Summer Crop Losses Surpass €10 Billion
France announces €1 billion in emergency farmer aid following record summer drought. Crop losses exceed €10 billion as heatwaves devastate agriculture across the EU's largest farm producer.
India’s Weaker Festival Demand Pulls Malaysian Palm Oil Exports Down 8% in August
Malaysian palm oil exports fell 8% in August to 1.3M tonnes as India's weaker festival demand and cheaper competing oils impacted shipments.
Seoul’s Warhead Count Puts North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal at Up to 120, Challenging Trump’s Figure of 57
South Korea estimates North Korea holds 80-120 nuclear warheads, contradicting Trump's claim of 57. Seoul's defence minister addresses the discrepancy.
Trump Nominates White House Adviser Heidi Overton to Lead the FDA After Months of Leadership Turmoil
Trump nominates White House adviser Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner after months of leadership turmoil. Senate confirmation expected soon.
Malaysia’s Hybrid GST-SST Tax Proposal Draws Calls for Mechanism Clarity Before Any Policy Shift
Malaysia's proposed hybrid GST-SST tax system draws calls for mechanism clarity. PM Anwar confirms study ahead of 2027 budget. Full impact assessment demanded.
