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Fox Newspolitics30 days ago
Iran executed at least 18 prisoners in two days, opposition group reports
Iran carried out at least 18 executions between May 31 and June 1. An opposition group also documented 32 executions from March 19 to June 1, including eight members of an Iranian dissident organization.
naturalnews.compolitics35 days ago
Iran Restores Partial Internet Access After Five-Month Blackout
Iran began restoring international internet connections on May 26 after a blackout that started February 28. Partial access returned following economic losses estimated at $80 million per day. Authorities kept domestic services running and offered restricted paid tiers during the…
bgr.comtechnology36 days ago
China Tightens Controls on VPN Services as Users Seek Alternatives
Internet users in China report increased difficulty accessing foreign websites through virtual private networks. Some services have suspended operations while others continue with reduced reliability.
thehindubusinessline.comworld40 days ago
Iran Partially Restores Internet Access After 88-Day Outage
Iran partially restored its internet connection to the outside world on May 26 after an 88-day blackout. The blackout followed two days of violence that began January 8 and coincided with a war that has caused more than 3,000 deaths.
The Independenttechnology41 days ago
Iran Restores Limited Internet Access After 88-Day Shutdown
Iran partially restored internet connectivity this week following an 88-day nationwide blackout. State media described the step as the return of the internet, but independent reports indicate access remains restricted for most users.
thehindubusinessline.comfinance42 days ago
Iran Partially Restores Internet Access After 88-Day Nationwide Blackout
Iranian authorities restored partial internet access on May 28, 2026, ending an 88-day nationwide shutdown that began after the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel. Many users still face slow speeds, filtering, and platform restrictions. Business leaders reported da…
France 24world42 days ago
Iran Gradually Restores Internet Access After Quelling Protests
Internet access returned to parts of Iran on Tuesday following a nearly three-month nationwide blackout. Users report slow speeds and limited functionality, with full restoration still uncertain.
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en.antaranews.compolitics44 days ago
Iran Partially Restores Internet Access After 88-Day Nationwide Shutdown
Iranian authorities began restoring limited internet connectivity on Tuesday after an 88-day nationwide blackout. Monitoring group NetBlocks reported the change on day 88 of the shutdown, the longest recorded in modern history.
naturalnews.comtechnology44 days ago
Iran Sees Partial Internet Restoration After Three-Month Blackout
Web monitoring groups reported limited connectivity returning to Iran on Tuesday after nearly 90 days offline. Officials ordered the reconnection, but researchers said traffic remained far below normal levels.
india.comworld44 days ago
Iran Plans to Use Chinese Hardware for Internet Restrictions
Iranian authorities intend to install Chinese equipment to limit public internet access. The move follows months of restricted connectivity that began after U.S.-Israeli strikes in February.
naturalnews.comworld44 days agoUpdated
Iran Restores Internet Service After 88-Day Outage
Iranian telecom companies have restored full internet access following an 88-day period of near-total blackout. State news agency IRNA reported the resumption of service.
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The Guardianpolitics45 days ago
Iranian government says 88-day internet blackout to end after January protests
An Iranian government announcement on Tuesday stated that an 88-day internet blackout would end, but monitors reported no immediate change in access. Officials said restoration would occur gradually after a vote by the special taskforce for cyberspace management.
indiatoday.intoday.infinance45 days agoUpdated
Iran's President Orders Restoration of Internet Access
Iranian state media reported that the country's president issued a decision to restore internet services. The announcement follows an earlier period of restricted connectivity.
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citizen.co.zapolitics50 days ago
UK Government Considers Ending Terrestrial TV Broadcasts by 2034
The UK Government plans to publish a Green Paper in the coming weeks outlining a shift from Freeview and Freesat to internet-delivered television. Current policy guarantees over-the-air broadcasts only until 2034, though Ofcom is reviewing whether to extend that date.
Al Jazeeratechnology68 days ago
Starlink Launches in Yemen Amid Houthi Threats and High Costs, Boosting Internet Access for Some Freelancers and Students
Starlink satellite internet is transforming access for Yemenis in areas with unreliable local networks, powering hubs like Mukalla Creative Hub and supporting remote work and education. Users report speeds of 100 to 150 Mbps, but high device costs and Houthi threats pose challeng…
thehindubusinessline.comworld78 days ago
Iran Partially Restores Internet Access with Selective Criteria
Iran has implemented a partial rollback of internet restrictions, granting access to certain users while maintaining limitations for others. This follows a nationwide shutdown that began in January 2026 amid protests. The policy allows online participation for individuals aligned…
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Iran Announces Partial Restoration of Internet Access After 50 Days
Iran has restored internet access for university professors following a 50-day restriction period. The initial blockade was imposed at the start of a war for national security reasons. Authorities are showing signs of easing the restrictions.
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