Blackout

Another global internet outage hits major banks, airlines

An hour-long blackout struck several US airlines, Australian financial firms and other global companies, with the problem traced to US-based tech provider Akamai.

Iran vows retaliation as it blames Israel for 'nuclear terrorism'

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says sabotage of Natanz nuclear site is an Israeli act that Tehran would avenge, as Israel’s media reports, citing unnamed intelligence agency, that Tel Aviv is behind cyberattack that caused the blackout.

Texas blackouts raise questions about governance and priorities

Authorities failed to prepare for the weather despite warnings.

Power partially restored in Pakistan after nationwide blackout

Electricity have been gradually restored in most areas of Punjab, the most populous province, as well as the economic hub Karachi in the south, the country's energy minister Omar Ayub Khan said.

Power breakdown plunges entire Pakistan into darkness

The blackout left millions of people in darkness and is one of the worst that the country has experienced.

Gas pipeline explosion plunges Syria into blackout

By no means is this the first time a strike on a gas pipeline has caused blackouts. Energy is slowly being restored to a number of Syria's provinces.

Meet the Americans who give a voice to silenced Kashmiris

While India continues to impose a draconian communication blockade and curfew in most parts of the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region, Americans of Kashmiri origin are raising their voice against New Delhi's aggression.

Hunt for cause of massive South America power outage begins

The blackout raised questions about flaws in South America's grid which connects many of the region's largest countries. Energy officials say results of the investigation would be available in 10 to 15 days.