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Iran sees a very limited internet restoration after prolonged shutdown

Internet monitoring organization Netblocks reported on Saturday a very slight recovery in internet connectivity in Iran, following more than 200 hours of near-total disruption linked to ongoing nationwide protests. According to Netblocks, technical measurements showed a marginal increase in online activity......

Iran uprising death toll exceeds 3,000 amid internet blackout and crackdown

The People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) reported that more than 3,000 people have died during the nationwide uprising from December 28, 2025, to January 11, 2026. This tally comes from verified data gathered from local contacts, hospitals, forensic centers, and families in at least......

International phone connections resume with Iran amid ongoing protests

International telephone connections with Iran have resumed after several days of disruption, according to reports from journalists on the ground. The restoration of phone services comes after an interruption that began late last week, cutting off many international calls to and from the country. Despite......

Iran partially restores international calls amid ongoing blackout

Iranian mobile users regained limited ability to make international calls on Tuesday following a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests that prompted the government to sever both internet access and outbound calling capabilities. Residents in Tehran contacted an Associated Press journalist, though calls......

Protests grow in Iran despite nationwide internet shutdown

New demonstrations have shaken major cities across Iran despite a nationwide internet blackout imposed by the authorities, marking the most significant wave of unrest in the country in nearly three years. The protests have continued to expand even as officials warned of harsh repression. According to......

Serbia’s oil refinery halts operations amid US sanctions and ownership uncertainty

Serbia’s only oil refinery, operated by the Russian-majority-owned Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS), has stopped processing crude oil due to halted supplies caused by US sanctions. The sanctions, which took full effect on October 8 following multiple postponements, have led to banks ceasing payment......

United States mission in Morocco resumes full services after prolonged government shutdown

The United States Embassy in Morocco has restored all operations following the end of a forty three day federal shutdown that brought parts of the American government to a standstill. The embassy’s announcement came shortly after Congress approved a continuing resolution that reopened federal agencies......

Trump signs bill ending 43-day government shutdown

President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday evening, bringing an end to a record 43-day government shutdown. The measure allows over one million federal employees to return to work and resumes disrupted services across the nation. Federal operations to resume Thursday The legislation funds most......

Global markets rally as U.S. Senate advances bill to end government shutdown

Global financial markets surged on Monday as investors welcomed progress toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Late Sunday night, the Senate advanced a funding bill that could reopen the government and restore federal operations. Global markets respond positively Asian markets......