Cybercrime & Hosting: U.S. prosecutors charged three Russian nationals and two “bulletproof” web hosts over cyberattacks tied to about $62M in damages, alleging they enabled DDoS, phishing, and strikes on U.S. businesses. Critical Infrastructure Leak: A ransomware group, World Leaks, posted files tied to India’s Kudankulam nuclear plant, saying it came from Reliance Group; Reliance confirmed a partial breach on servers run by Yotta. AI & Power Demand: China’s electricity use rose 5.3% in H1 as internet data services and AI-driven demand surged; data-center growth is also reshaping energy policy. Data Centers in Ireland: Ireland’s data centers consumed 23% of national metered electricity in 2025, highlighting the grid strain behind the boom. Connectivity & Telecom: Malaysia’s MCMC is tackling “full bars, no internet” issues by upgrading fiber links and adding redundancy; Nepal is ordering cleanup of tangled telecom wires in Kathmandu Valley. GovNet for Public Services: Philippines House Speaker Bojie Dy backed GovNet, expanding faster, more secure internet to dozens of government offices in Isabela. Security for AI Agents: Internet pioneer Vint Cerf joined Innovation Labs’ advisory council focused on identity and accountability for AI agents. Web Infrastructure & Malware: Cloudflare rolled out bot-defense tech aimed at continuous detection as web traffic grows more automated. Culture & Media: Ride or Die returns spy-comedy energy with a female friendship twist, while Qinqiang Opera and Chinese culture camps keep expanding globally.