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US companies Firebird and Nvidia want to turn Ekibastuz, a city in the country’s northeast, into a computing hub serving international markets. However, Kazakhstan’s power grid is currently unable to meet domestic demand, forcing it to rely on imports.

A year ago, Putin established days dedicated to the "minor states" and the "languages ​​of the peoples" of Russia, intending to express the ideal of “sobornost”, the great, universal union that embodies the historical mission of Orthodox Russia. Yet today, rather than a "union of peoples”, what is increasingly proclaimed is a “division of Churches”.

Farmers are demanding the return of grazing land in Mayilaththamadu and Mathavanai, which is at the centre of a dispute with newcomers from other parts of the country, to whom then-President Rajapaksa granted land. The crisis is having a severe impact on milk production, a vital activity for the local economy.

The Sevoke-Rangpo line will connect Sikkim to the Indian railway network for the first time. The project, which crosses mountainous terrain and protected areas, is also strategic due to its proximity to the border with China. Work is 80 per cent complete and is expected to be finished by December 2027.

Speaking to AsiaNews, the Archbishop of Homs describes a country where little has changed since Assad’s fall, with increasing Islamisation and the breakdown of the social fabric. He highlights the example of courageous young Christians and Muslims working to support the most vulnerable. Mar Musa stands as a beacon of hope, stability and refuge for all.

Hundreds of people packed the Bolipara parish church, located in the southeastern hill region, today to witness the celebration. In his homily, the archbishop spoke of the duty to serve one’s neighbour. The newly ordained priest spoke to AsiaNews about his journey as an example of “God’s love, mercy, and faithful call.”

Today’s headlines: Indonesia identifies a fourth suspect in wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto; Security officer killed in Amman; Grab is to reduce the commission rate paid to drivers; Myanmar announces by-elections for April next year; A former pro-democracy MP convicted in Macau.