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riotimesonline.comfinance66 days ago
Iran Reports Approximately 2 Million Jobs Lost Amid Wartime Economic Disruptions
Businesses across Iran have begun laying off workers as the economy faces pressure from ongoing conflict, international sanctions and infrastructure damage. Approximately 2 million people have lost work due to the war and a nationwide internet blackout now in its fourth month, ac…
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thehindu.comworld82 days ago
Iran Judiciary Orders Probe into Illegal Sale of SIM Cards Amid Internet Blackout
Iran's judiciary chief has directed an investigation into the sale of 'white SIM cards' providing unrestricted internet access during a 59-day nationwide blackout. The cards are intended for qualified individuals but reports indicate corrupt allocation. A presidential deputy stat…
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techjuice.pkworld90 days ago
Iran's Nationwide Internet Shutdown Lasts 50 Days Since Start of Middle East Conflict
Iranian authorities imposed an internet blackout at the start of the Middle East war, which has now lasted 50 days. The blackout continues to harm most Iranians' livelihoods and human rights, according to monitoring group NetBlocks. The measure was enacted without attribution to…
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