Leadership Shake-Up (Trinidad & Tobago): TSTT has named Reza Hosein as acting CEO, replacing Keino Cox after a board review, as the state telco also faces scrutiny over a call-centre contractor switch tied to about 150 workers. Network Security (New Zealand): 2degrees rolled out automatic network-level blocking of known malicious sites using Malware Free Networks threat intelligence, enabled by default via its DNS. Digital Economy Push (Pakistan): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Google’s first Pakistan office in Islamabad, aligning with a drive to accelerate digital transformation and boost IT exports. IT Exports Momentum (Pakistan): Pakistan’s telecom, computer and information services exports hit $417m in July and $4.6b for FY2025-26, reinforcing IT/digital services as the fastest-growing export category. Infrastructure & Connectivity (Cyprus–Syria): “Ugarit 2” undersea fibre cable is set to replace the 1995 link and come into service in early 2028, with major capacity upgrades. Scam Disruption (Thailand–Myanmar border): Border scam networks reportedly shifted from Starlink to cable internet after Starlink reliability fell, despite claims of severed telecom lines. Mobile Expansion (Nigeria): Airtel Nigeria added 1,000+ cell sites and is nearing 18,000 sites, extending 4G coverage deeper into underserved areas. Cyber Defence (Nigeria): Digital Encode launched DEPAS AI to automate and accelerate penetration testing for faster vulnerability discovery. Undersea Cable Deal (Global): UNIFI Communications, Cyta and Syria’s telecom entity plan the Ugarit 2 fibre project with Nokia supplying transmission equipment.