Stories tagged “Infrastructure.”
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GitHub's availability report for July 2026 highlights the company's efforts to improve reliability and reduce shared dependencies across its infrastructure. The report details the GitHub Actions incident on August 6, which was unacceptable in its impact and duration, and …
Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, seeking to become the first African city to stage the sport's flagship event. The Kenyan capital faces competition from London, Rome and Munich for hosting rights.
Allied Bank myABL App Down: Complete Outage Hits Services Across Pakistan
Allied Bank Limited (ABL) is experiencing a complete backend infrastructure failure, causing a major outage that has taken automated banking entirely offline. Users are unable to access their funds or perform essential daily transactions.
Puerto Rico has implemented water rationing due to a severe drought, with hundreds of thousands of people going without running water for two days at a time. The US territory is facing moderate to severe drought conditions, with long-term issues with its infrastructure co…
A PRP chieftain, Yakubu Kingsley, criticized Donald Duke's opposition to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, advocating for constructive criticism and acknowledging positive government projects.
Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Sattar Hashemi announced that the country will launch three new satellites from the 'Martyr Soleimani' satellite constellation into orbit before the year end. The satellites will be part of a 24-satellite conste…
Landslide in Nagano left nearly 400 people temporarily stranded
A landslide in central Japan's Nagano prefecture left nearly 400 people temporarily stranded at a resort. No injuries were reported. A temporary bridge was set up to allow the stranded individuals to leave the premises.
Libreville grapples with water shortage
Gabon's capital, Libreville, is facing severe, months-long water shortages due to low rainfall, aging infrastructure, and population growth. A government-declared state of emergency and military aid have not resolved the crisis, as private distributors exploited a relief …
Protests against data center buildouts are widespread in the US due to concerns over energy costs and environmental harm, leading to significant project delays. In contrast, Asia has seen less public opposition, prompting calls for smart planning to guide its own data cen…
Suspected thief dies while allegedly vandalising TCN electricity transmission tower
A suspected vandal died in Delta State, Nigeria, after a 330-kilovolt transmission tower he was allegedly vandalizing collapsed. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) found the body during a patrol following a line trip.
Ukraine Braces for Winter Power Crisis After Russian Strikes, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Ukraine faces a winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes killed four people, including a three-year-old child.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the country is facing a tough winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes left four dead, including a child, in the Kyiv region.
A drone exploded near a gas pipeline in Bulgaria, possibly originating from Ukraine. The Bulgarian Defense Ministry stated that the drone was likely a Maja type, commonly used by Ukrainian forces. No casualties or damage were reported.
Attackers exploited a critical vulnerability in BTCPay Server to steal funds from Lightning nodes running LND, prompting urgent calls to update to version 2.4.2 or take servers offline.
Heavy rain in Delhi NCR caused traffic jams and disrupted movement in the region. Commuters were stuck in massive traffic jams, and the situation was exacerbated by poor drainage and inadequate infrastructure.
A 90-second power outage at Network Rail's operations centre in Manchester caused widespread disruption to train services, raising questions about the resilience of the rail network.
Hong Kong holidaymakers in Okinawa are facing depleted supermarket shelves, potential power cuts, and violent weather due to Typhoon Dolphin, which has shut the Japanese island's main airport and disrupted direct flights home.
England and Wales are experiencing severe drought conditions, with July 2026 being the driest in nearly two centuries, raising concerns about the UK's future water supply.
A power failure at a regional signalling centre caused a second day of widespread rail disruption across north-west England, affecting multiple train operators and leading to cancellations and delays.
The South-to-North Water Diversion Project's Middle Route has transferred over 80 billion cubic meters of water, benefiting nearly 118 million people in northern China.
What platform teams really think about modernization
The New Stack conducted a survey to understand what platform teams really think about modernization. The survey aimed to gather insights into the challenges and opportunities that platform teams face when it comes to modernizing their infrastructure.
A growing bipartisan backlash against AI data centers is uniting conservatives and liberals over local environmental and community concerns, leading to construction moratoriums.
The Incomplete Prosperity of Spain: A Reflection in the Mirror
Spain's prosperity is not solely measured by its economic growth or GDP per capita. A holistic perspective considers individual freedoms, security, community support networks, and access to high-quality essential services. The Legatum Prosperity Index ranks Spain 26th glo…
Bola Oyebamiji, the APC governorship candidate for Osun State, has pledged to revive the Dagbolu Dry Port and other key economic assets to transform the state into a leading investment and industrial hub.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declared Abuja open for business, assuring genuine local and foreign investors of protection while vowing action against land speculators and fraudulent developers.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region.
Gabon has sought the expertise of Suez to revamp its water sector, but the five-year partnership between the Société d'énergie et d'eau du Gabon (SEEG) and the French water management giant is facing challenges.
China Accelerates Its Economic Push Across Central Asia
China is accelerating its economic push across Central Asia, with a focus on energy and infrastructure development. The country is investing heavily in the region, with a focus on oil and gas production, as well as transportation and storage infrastructure.
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has urgently allocated 50 million yuan from the central budget to support Shaanxi Province's emergency recovery efforts following severe flood disasters caused by heavy rainfall. This funding targets the restoratio…
Jigawa State has approved ₦586.26 million for renovating facilities at the Maigatari Border Free Zone and a Government Guest House in Gumel to enhance cross-border trade, investment, and economic activities, particularly with Niger Republic.