Internet Access

US allows tech firms to boost internet access in Iran as protesters rally

The Treasury Department says an updated general licence issued authorises tech firms to offer more social media and collaboration platforms, video conferencing and cloud-based services.

Covid-19 reveals digital divide as Africa struggles with distance learning

Not everyone has access to computers and the internet to continue attending school from home.

Iran and China media weigh in on US protests

Both Chinese and Iranian media took the opportunity to point out endemic racism and police brutality in the US as ties between the two countries and Washington deteriorate.

Privacy rights may become next victim of killer pandemic

Governments from China to Singapore to Israel, ordered electronic monitoring of their citizens' movements to tackle Covid-19 and even some digital privacy defenders say it may be prudent to use some of the available data to help control the outbreak.

‘World prays for coronavirus vaccine, Kashmir demands high-speed internet’

The internet curbs imposed by New Delhi on disputed Kashmir is making it impossible for tens of thousands of people to work from home and combat the coronavirus threat.

Meet the journalists whose jobs vanished after India's Kashmir crackdown

India's communication blockade on the back of its revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's autonomous status has forced several journalists into odd jobs.

Iran disputes Amnesty report on 106 killed during anti-govt protests

Iran’s government claims only 5 protesters died, but Amnesty's report paints a far darker picture.

Protesters are right, but govt cannot be dissolved - Iraqi PM

Iraqi authorities reportedly cut off Internet access for nearly all of Baghdad and the southern part of the country on Tuesday as the latest wave of protests resulted in casualties.

India's politics of cowardice: Misguide, misinform and mislead

India's actions in Kashmir are evidence that the country is unable to convince Kashmiris to merge with India.

Cuba to begin full internet access for mobiles

State-run telecoms monopoly announced Cubans will be offered full internet access for mobile phones beginning this week.

Indian state cuts internet after three new lynchings are sparked by rumours

No arrests have been made in the cases but authorities said they were questioning several suspects. The chief minister of Tripura state has warned of strict action against people indulging in spreading rumours and fake news.

Algeria blocks internet over five days to stop exam cheats

Earlier this month, authorities said police arrested dozens of people, including officials working in national education offices and printers, as part of an investigation into how parts of the 2016 high school exams were leaked online.