Internet
Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month - NYT
Businesses across Iran have begun laying off workers as the country’s economy struggles under the combined pressure of war-related disruptions, sanctions, and infrastructure damage.
Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage
Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses
'Nation held hostage': Global protests planned as Iran's internet outage reaches nearly 70 days
Iran's judiciary chief orders A-G to investigate SIM cards with unlimited internet access
Iran's judiciary responds to reports of illegal SIM card sales during the ongoing internet blackout, which has now reached 59 days of disruption.
IRGC‑linked Tasnim warns of risks to undersea cables below Strait of Hormuz
Report comes as attacks on data centers and cable disruptions in the Red Sea highlight how critical communications networks are increasingly exposed to conflict.
Iran’s new internet litmus test ensures only pro-regime voices will be heard online, experts warn
While Iran’s rollback on restrictions may seem like a sign that the regime is ending the internet blackout, experts warned that it is a new tool for the regime to feed the Western audience propaganda
A digital Marshall plan: How Musk, Trump, and Pahlavi can free the Iranians - opinion
Iran needs a Digital Marshall Plan: a bold operation to deliver hundreds of thousands of Starlink terminals across the country through proven covert channels, hybrid insertions, and targeted drops.
Fake missiles, fake deaths: AI is rewriting Israel's war reality
As the Israel–Iran war unfolds, another battle is playing out online, with AI-generated images and videos blurring the line between fact and fiction.
Iran nears three weeks offline as regime braces for renewed demonstrations
The blackout rendered it impossible to make phone calls or text locally or internationally, suppressing all attempts at communication.
Israel Police, State Attorney arrest 19-year-old for indecent acts against minors online
The 19-year-old suspect created fake Snapchat and TikTok profiles on which he claimed to be a 14-year-old named Liron, according to an indictment filed against him.
The self-deceiving political manipulation of Taiwan’s DPP must end - opinion
China reaffirms the one-China principle, highlights cross-strait ties, and stresses the need for peaceful reunification.
Emojis, SIM swaps: How Hamas greenlit October 7 massacre, undetected by Israel
Findings from an IDF General Staff investigation, which also drew on intelligence collected during fighting, indicate the emoji traffic was one of several signs that Hamas was preparing an assault.
UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said new powers are needed to regulate internet access and protect children from fast-evolving digital risks, including AI tools and social media.
