Pakistan violence over pro-Palestine march: 2 killed, 50 wounded in clashes with police in Lahore; roads blocked, internet suspended

Supporters of Islamist party ‘Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’ take part in a rally to show their solidarity with Palestinian people, in Lahore (AP photo) Violent confrontations occurred between law enforcement and Islamist groups in Lahore, Pakistan on Friday, as authorities attempted to prevent thousands of demonstrators from proceeding towards Islamabad for a planned pro-Palestinian demonstration near the […]

Must watch: How this humorous Saudi tourism ad is winning hearts and breaking stereotypes on the internet | World News

Saudi Arabia’s National Day ad highlights the kingdom’s rich culture and vibrant modern life/Image: Instagram Saudi Arabia’s latest National Day advertisement is capturing attention worldwide by challenging long-held stereotypes and inviting viewers to discover the kingdom’s rich culture, varied landscapes, and vibrant modern life. Through humor and vivid storytelling, the ad presents a fresh perspective […]

Afghanistan: What’s at stake as Taliban cut internet?

Afghan girls looking at empty screen (AI-Generated Image) Concerns are growing in Afghanistan over tightening Taliban restrictions on fiber-optic internet access.The war-torn nation’s northern Balkh province confirmed a fiber-optic internet shutdown on Tuesday after Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada imposed a complete ban on the technology. There are reports of severe disruption in other parts of […]

Taliban internet ban spreads across Afghanistan provinces

JALALBAD: A Taliban crackdown to “prevent immorality” is spreading across Afghanistan, with more provinces losing access to fibre-optic internet after the country’s leader imposed a complete ban on the technology.It’s the first time a ban of this kind has been imposed since the Taliban seized power in Aug 2021, and leaves govt offices, the private […]

WiFi ban to curb ‘immorality’: Taliban blocks fibre internet in Afghan province; orders ‘complete ban’ | World News

Taliban blocks fibre internet in Afghan province The Taliban have imposed a complete ban on fibre optic internet in northern Afghanistan’s Balkh province, a move officials say is aimed at curbing “immorality.” The restriction, announced Tuesday, marks the first such action since the group seized power in August 2021. The ban has cut off Wi-Fi […]

Meme war heats up: Donald Trump takes a jab, Gavin Newsom claps back; internet can’t look away

Donald Trump takes a jab, Gavin Newsom claps back; internet can’t look away US President Donald Trump and California governor Gavin Newsom have taken their political feud to a new battlefield: the meme war. Since Trump took office for the second time, he has engaged with Newsom in several wars of words over a range […]

What happens in Vegas… isn’t happening: Tourist numbers drop, casinos sit empty; internet declares Sin City ‘dead, bro’

Las Vegas is no longer the unstoppable tourism titan it once was, with visitor numbers plunging and online chatter echoing a grim reality — empty casinos, rising costs, and a hospitality industry struggling to keep up appearances.By the numbers: Vegas feels the burnAccording to the latest figures from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority […]

This African country has no mobile internet access; here’s the surprising truth behind its digital blackout | World News

In today’s digitally connected world, the idea of living without internet access seems almost impossible. We rely on the internet for everything — from communication to entertainment, education, and even daily financial transactions. However, one country stands apart from the global web: Eritrea. This East African nation remains largely disconnected, with extremely limited internet access, […]

Moscow counters Ukrainian drones by turning off Russians’ mobile internet

Katya’s phone suddenly refused to provide the basics she needed to drive home to Moscow from St. Petersburg. She, her partner and countless others were unable to go online, cut off from their apps for things such as maps, banking, paying road tolls and buying fuel. There was no warning, no hint how widespread the […]

Starlink outage: Internet down in US and abroad; Musk says ‘sorry, won’t happen again’

Representational photo (Getty Images) Starlink faced a major service outage on Thursday, affecting users across the United States and several other countries. Thousands of users reported sudden internet disruptions and, in many cases, complete blackouts. Cities like Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, DC were among the worst hit. Users in Canada, the […]