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'100% in favour': Trump backs AI expansion despite growing data centre backlash

Activists breach Microsoft data centre construction site as protests spread in Europe

Activist groups have announced actions in 16 countries on Friday and Saturday, according to the "Stop Dirty Data Centres" coalition, which is rallying environmental groups and digital rights campaigns behind calls to pause large-scale construction.

Trump blames Democrats’ midterm win for U.S. stock market selloff

Analysts attributed the fall to fears that Democrats could threaten the AI data centre investment boom, as the Nasdaq had its worst session in percentage terms since April 2025

US stocks tumble as Nasdaq, Dow, S&P 500 fall; chip stocks and AI data centre shares plunge

US stocks tumble as Nasdaq, Dow and S&P 500 fall, with chipmakers, AI data centre companies and major technology stocks leading Wall Street losses.

US midterms could fuel AI trade as data centre curbs favour Microsoft, Amazon

US midterms could widen the AI divide as data centre restrictions and rising borrowing costs threaten smaller tech firms while favouring Microsoft and Amazon.

Government includes GPUs and related data centre equipment under IFSCA framework

Earlier, IFSCA had released a consultation paper proposing that operating leases, including hybrid structures combining operating and financial leases, of GPUs and connected data centre equipment be notified as financial products

OpenAI pledges to pay full power costs for data centres after voter backlash

OpenAI pledges to cover data centre power costs and address community concerns after voter backlash over rising bills and environmental impact.

Development should be people-centric, eco-friendly says Rajendra Singh

He was flagging alleged violations in Google data centre, Amaravati and Eluru coal gasification projects

Oil Prices Continue to Fall as Democratic Sweep Shakes Energy Markets

Oil Prices Continue to Fall as Democratic Sweep Shakes Energy Markets Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comChip stocks, oil sink in the aftermath of Democratic election sweep ReutersCrude crashes below $100: Brent, WTI hit over two-month lows as Trump loses US midterm elections The Times of IndiaOil sinks on US-Iran peace hopes, data centre stocks slide after Democrats' midterm sweep Telegraph IndiaOil rises on Iran war uncertainty after Trump’s Republicans face election rout The Hindu

Microsoft rejects multibillion-dollar AI deal with UK's Nscale

The report comes weeks after Microsoft pulled out of a deal to anchor Nscale's flagship data centre project in Loughton, Essex, after power connection delays pushed its expected supply date into the 2030s

Google unveils $15 billion data centre investment in Malaysia

Google announced plans on Wednesday to invest $15 billion in Malaysia over the next two years to build data centres and other infrastructure as demand booms for artificial intelligence services. It said the $15 billion investment will be made "over the next two years (2027 to 2028)", expanding on a $2 billion investment announced in 2024.

Australia data centre inquiry finds inadequate checks, stops short of moratorium

An inquiry into data centres by Australia's most populous state found approvals failed to consider the cumulative effect on resources and infrastructure but stopped short of calling for a moratorium, prompting a blistering rebuke from its chair.

CoreWeave bonds hit record lows as US election results raise data centre concerns

CoreWeave bonds hit new lows as Democratic wins in US midterms raise concerns over data center construction and AI infrastructure investments.

HC hears plea against Google data centre, says project is subject to its decision on Writ Petition

HC hears plea against Google data centre, says project is subject to its decision on Writ Petition

STT Global’s India biz on the block; micro occasions power qcomm

KKR, Singtel, and the Tatas are preparing to sell STT GDC India, a major data centre platform. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

Use of treated water for non-drinking purposes in govt offices; supply it to data centres: Telangana CM

Telangana Chief Minister asks officials to take measures keeping future demand in view

STMicro nearly doubles quarterly profit, sees Q4 sales exceeding $4 billion

STMicroelectronics reported a third-quarter operating profit above market expectations on Thursday, as demand from AI data centres and satellite operators added to a broader recovery in the chipmaker's markets.

Australia's corporate regulator probing failed $5 billion Firmus IPO

Australia's corporate regulator said on Thursday it was probing the failed $5 billion initial public offering of AI data centre operator Firmus.

A community in South Australia’s first dark-sky reserve is opposing a proposed hyperscale data centre; residents fear the development could change the rural landscape and threaten the darkness that draws visitors

Maharashtra: A 'data hub' of rising power cuts | Part 1

Behind Maharashtra’s push for data centres lies increasing power outages and apathy towards its people