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Iran expands tiered internet access amid continued online blackout
Iranians have had limited internet access during the war, with the government now looking at tiered services.
Iran expands limited internet access but restrictions remain for most
More Iranians being sold ‘privilege’ of limited internet access, but most remain in the dark.
Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim
Activity picks up in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar compared with before the ceasefire, but vendors say sales remain slow.
Frustration grows as Iran’s wartime internet shutdown breaks grim record
Since January, Iran’s near-total internet shutdown has affected jobs and businesses.
‘My phone is a brick’: Russians scramble for information as data blocked
As Ukrainian drones rain down, authorities have implemented blackouts citing ‘security concerns’.
War on Iran fuelling Islamophobic social media surge in US: Report
US study reveals more than 25,300 Islamophobic posts on X since war began and intensifying hate speech against Muslims.
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Epstein & Africa: Did sex offender push Israel-Ivory Coast security deal?
Latest Epstein files released in January reveal the extent of his relations with some prominent African leaders.
India’s hosts AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders, tech giants
Summit aims to outline global AI governance and collaboration for inclusive growth and sustainability.
UK’s Starmer announces crackdown on AI chatbots in child safety push
PM seeks powers to act quickly on a consultation considering an Australia-style social media ban for children below 16.
Iran’s economy falters as internet shutdown hits people, businesses hard
The state-imposed blackout has disconnected Iranians from the world and choked off businesses.
