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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

The Chaotic Truth About Putin's Blackout

The article discusses ongoing internet outages in Russia and their implications, with insights from Mark Galeotti.

Mar 21 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Iran cuts internet during war and arrests those who try to bypass the blockade

Iran has imposed a near-total internet blackout for 19 days amid ongoing conflict, severely limiting communication for its citizens and threatening legal action against those attempting to use alternative means to connect.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Russians mock Putin as Moscow plunged into internet blackout over 'coup plot'

Russians are humorously mocking Putin on social media amid significant internet outages in Moscow and St Petersburg, leading to creative alternative uses of mobile devices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Maps, walkie-talkies and pagers: Moscow returns to analog after two weeks without Internet

Moscow residents adapt to life without mobile internet by reverting to analog communication methods after a two-week blackout, affecting even popular messaging apps.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Moscow plunged into internet blackout as Putin fears โ€˜assassination plotโ€™

In response to fears of an assassination plot, President Vladimir Putin has imposed a mobile internet blackout in Moscow and restricted communication methods, including blocking Telegram on the front lines in Ukraine.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Republic of Congo vote overshadowed by blackout, poverty concerns

The presidential election in the Republic of Congo faced significant challenges including a nationwide internet blackout, raising concerns about transparency and communication among citizens.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Women Report from Iran: 'I am Afraid that the Islamic Republic Will Remain'

Despite the dangers, three women in Iran share their experiences of living under the oppressive regime amidst a war and communication blackout.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Kremlin intensifies internet control with a controlled blackout on mobile internet

Massive mobile internet outages are being reported in Moscow as authorities escalate efforts to control the internet.

Mar 14 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Iran moves hundreds of millions in crypto during nationwide internet blackout, report reveals

A cyber intelligence report reveals that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps managed to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency during a national internet blackout following U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Out of Coverage: How Iranians Communicate Without Internet in Times of War?

The article explores how Iranians adapt to life without internet access as they face ongoing conflict, highlighting their innovative communication methods and social changes resulting from the digital blackout.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Threat of Internet Blackout from War, 95% of Internet Passes Under the Sea

The Strait of Hormuz, known for oil transit, is also a crucial digital corridor for global internet traffic, which could be threatened by escalating tensions or war in the region.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The Digital Darkness Continues in Iran

Iran remains under a near-complete internet blackout ten days after attacks from the US and Israel.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Are my parents alive?': how internet blackouts affect Iranians amid the war

Internet blackouts in Iran have intensified amidst ongoing military conflicts, severely limiting communication and information access for citizens.

Mar 8 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜If they donโ€™t stop, Tehran will turn into Gazaโ€™: Iranians describe night of terror

Tehran residents reported terrifying strikes during the night, fearing for their safety as tensions escalate amid a near-total internet blackout.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Blackout" in Iranian Internet: The "strange" way Iranians found to communicate

Many young Iranians are creatively communicating amid nationwide internet outages, relying on personal networks to share information.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
World

What satellite images reveal about war in Iran

Satellite imagery reveals significant damage from US and Israeli attacks on Iranian military sites and civilian infrastructure amid an internet blackout in the country.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Empty roads of Tehran: The city is "completely dead"

Tehran's streets are mostly deserted amid heavy security presence and internet outages, making communication and an accurate assessment of the city's atmosphere challenging.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Who controls your phone? What you feel but do not see in the war between America and Iran

The article discusses the impact of a significant internet blackout in Iran amid a military strike, leaving citizens disconnected and unaware of the local devastation.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Iran's Internet Blocked... Citizens Spreading Assault Videos via Starlink

Following airstrikes by the US and Israel, Iran has implemented a massive internet blackout, yet citizens are using alternative methods like Starlink to share information.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Iran experiences new internet blackout amid conflict with the US and Israel

Iran is currently facing an internet blackout that has reduced its connectivity to less than 1% of normal levels, coinciding with military offensives by the US and Israel.

Mar 2 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Internet blackout is tool of desperate regime to isolate Iranians, say experts

Experts argue that the recent internet blackout in Iran is primarily a tactic by the regime to suppress communication and control the narrative amidst escalating conflict.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The parallel cyberwar against Iran is in full swing

Iran has experienced extensive cyberattacks over the weekend, described by analysts as one of the most extensive digital assaults in modern history, alongside missile strikes.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

"Let there be a cursed Islamic dictatorship": moods in Iran after the attacks - from panic to joy

In the aftermath of recent attacks in Iran, public sentiment has polarized, with some citizens expressing relief and even joy, believing that only a military intervention can topple the regime.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Internet Shut Down for 24 Hours in Iran, Yet Voices of Protesters Emerge

Despite a 24-hour internet blackout in Iran following the Supreme Leader's death, videos of missile attacks and bombings continue to circulate online.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Iran goes dark amid 'regime paranoia', blackout follows Israeli, US strikes on compound

Iran experienced a significant internet blackout following Israeli and U.S. military strikes targeting regime infrastructure, leading to a decline in connectivity as the government sought to control information.

Mar 1 โ€ข 02:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Iran's digital blackout is a warning to us all"

Iranians faced a severe digital blackout following nationwide protests, which serves as a warning about the potential for similar tactics in other countries, particularly in Europe.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Wall Street Journal: The US secretly smuggled thousands of Starlink terminals to Iran after the regime's internet shutdown

The US has covertly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran to provide satellite internet access following a government-imposed internet blackout amid protests.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Inside Iran's crackdown: Legacy of a bloodbath

The article discusses the aftermath of a harsh crackdown on protesters in Iran, emphasizing the regime's violent response and the Internet blackout that followed.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Violence erupts again in Manipur, burning houses seen everywhere, watch Video

Violence has erupted again in Manipur, leading to an uncontrollable situation with curfews and internet blackouts in the Ukhrul district.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Iran bleeds $1.56M every hour from internet blackout restrictions amid economic crisis: analyst

Iran is losing an estimated $1.56 million every hour due to state-imposed internet blackout restrictions, severely impacting its economy and daily life for over 90 million people.

Feb 4 โ€ข 01:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Freeview under 'serious threat' and UK users face TV blackout unless they switch

A new report indicates that UK households may need to switch from traditional Freeview TV to internet-based streaming to avoid potential blackouts, as almost all homes could have access to online TV by the mid-2030s.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Protests in Iran: A Testimony from Tehran - Despite Internet Cut-Off

A testimony from Nila in Tehran highlights the challenges faced during ongoing protests, especially amid an internet blackout.

Jan 31 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

The night Robina Aminian did not come home: When the mullahs of Tehran 'turned off the switches' and bloodied the country

On January 8, the regime cut off internet access, disrupted telecommunications, isolated Iran from the world, armed itself with Kalashnikovs and machine guns, and violently suppressed protests.

Jan 16 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Iran: Bitchat, this messaging app without connection that allows protesters to communicate

As Iran experiences massive Internet blackouts to suppress protests, more Iranians are turning to Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app that serves as a new tool for digital resistance.

Jan 16 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Ugandaโ€™s election internet blackout meets Tanzaniaโ€™s warning

Uganda's election on January 15 saw a significant internet blackout, raising concerns about transparency while the government claimed it was to curb misinformation.

Jan 16 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"They were slaughtered"

Exiled Iranian Nazafarin Pishkoohi reports on the dire situation in Iran, highlighting internet blackouts, armed militias, and thousands of deaths, while stating that only military intervention can overthrow the regime.

Jan 16 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"USA should turn back while they still can," warns Iranian General

Amid heightened tensions in Iran, a general warns the USA to reconsider their actions while the regime continues to showcase trials on television and maintains an internet blackout.

Jan 16 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
World

Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iranโ€™s Internet Blackout

As Iran experiences an internet blackout, intense online disputes arise over the truth surrounding the situation.

Jan 16 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
World

Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iranโ€™s Internet Blackout

Amidst an internet blackout in Iran, online battles over the truth are intensifying, highlighting the challenges of information dissemination during political unrest.

Jan 16 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

With polls closed, vote counts are underway in Uganda presidential election

Vote counting has begun in Uganda following a tumultuous election day marked by an internet blackout and significant delays, as President Yoweri Museveni aims for a seventh term after 40 years in power.

Jan 15 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Violent Escalation in Iran: The Regime Wants to Kill

The Iranian government seems to believe it can pacify the population amidst rising hatred towards the regime, with reports of a week-long internet blackout preventing citizens from communicating and staying informed.

Jan 15 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
World

There's an internet blackout in Iran. How are videos and images getting out?

Despite a government-imposed internet blackout in Iran, some citizens are using satellite technology, mainly via Starlink, to communicate and share information with the outside world during ongoing protests.

Jan 15 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
World

Iran disrupts Starlink signal and searches for its users, the network remains the last connection to the world

Iran is seeking users of the Starlink network, which provides one of the few connections to the outside world amidst a nationwide internet blackout.

Jan 15 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Uganda votes for a new president under internet blackout and police crackdown

Uganda is conducting presidential elections amidst a significant internet blackout and increased police presence to maintain order.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Polls open in Uganda amid internet blackout as Museveni seeks seventh term

Voting commenced in Uganda amidst a controversial internet blackout, as President Yoweri Museveni aims for re-election after decades in power.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

Uganda goes to the polls amid heavy security and internet blackout

Millions of Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election where incumbent President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his longstanding presidency against challenger Bobi Wine.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Ugandans vote amid internet blackout and police repression

Ugandans are voting in presidential elections despite an internet blackout and allegations of police repression as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his long-standing rule.

Jan 15 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Iran allegedly airs 97 'coercive confessions' amid record-breaking North Korea-style internet blackout

Iran's government has reportedly aired 97 coerced confessions from detainees during the longest internet blackout on record, with human rights groups condemning the actions.

Jan 14 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

France condemns Iran protest crackdown, weighs satellite internet aid amid blackout

France has condemned Iran's violent crackdown on protests and is considering providing satellite internet support to assist Iranians facing an internet blackout.

Jan 14 โ€ข 20:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Drones 'hunt' for Starlink users in Iran as internet blackout continues

As an internet blackout persists in Iran, drones are actively searching for users of Starlink internet services.

Jan 14 โ€ข 10:24 UTC

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