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Iran spent one-third of 2026 in internet blackout: Report
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Iran spent a third of 2026 in blackout, as per Netblocks.
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EU to "swiftly" propose fresh sanctions over Iran crackdown, says von der
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU will swiftly propose more sanctions over Iran's protest crackdown. As unrest continues, Reza Pahlavi urged US action while Trump threatened tough measures. Iran has extended internet restrictions, and UN rights chief Volker Turk condemned violen
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Iranian activist Masih Alinejad alleges "war crimes," says regime "slaught
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Iranian activist Masih Alinejad alleged mass killings during Iran protests and urged global action. The Times of Israel citing Reuters reported around 2,000 deaths. Iran has continued nationwide internet restrictions, citing security concerns. NetBlocks said 108 hours have passed since th
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Nepal issues advisory for Iran as protests intensify, authorities resort t
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Nepal's Foreign Ministry issued an advisory for Iran amid rising protests and violence, urging Nepalis to stay indoors and avoid travel. Iran warned the US, while authorities extended internet restrictions until security is restored. HRANA reported 646 deaths as protests entered the 16th day
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Iran internet shutdown touches 84-hour mark as Khamenei regime cracks down
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
On the 8th of January, in an attempt to dampen the protests, the Khamenei regime shutdown internet throughout the country blocking all access. On Monday, the nationwide shutdown crossed the 84-hour mark as per cybersecurity and digital governance think thank Netblocks.
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Internet Blackout reported in Afghanistan as Taliban enforces curbs
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Netblocks, a global internet watchdog, said on Monday that multiple networks in Afghanistan had been disconnected. Telephone services had also been limited, resulting in what Netblocks described as a "total internet blackout" in the nation of 43 million people, as per Al Jazeera.
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Pakistan: PPP chairman Bilawal demands "immediate restoration" of mobile s
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
As mobile services remain suspended in Pakistan amid the ongoing polls, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari demanded the immediate restoration of mobile phone services across the country, as reported by Dawn.
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Imran Khan warns of further instability in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Khan warned that if fair elections were not carried out, then it would result in further "instability and uncertainty."
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People incur difficulty in using social media in Pakistan amid PTI's virtu
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A nationwide disruption was experienced on social media platforms across Pakistan amid a virtual event organised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Dawn reported, citing Internet monitor Netblocks.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf plans to launch manifesto for polls hit by intern
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
It is the second time in recent months that internet services were disrupted as the PTI planned to hold an online event. Earlier on December 17, PTI's virtual power show also suffered due to disruptions in internet services.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf 'virtual power show' faces disruptions amid 'unsp
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf 'virtual power show' faces disruptions amid ‘unspoken ban’ on public gatherings
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Israeli military strikes 450 Hamas targets, takes control of military comp
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Over the last day, IDF fighter jets struck over 450 Hamas targets, including tunnels, terrorists, military compounds, observation posts, anti-tank missile launch posts and more," the IDF said in a statement on Monday.
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