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What’s next in Iran under internet blackout?

19-01-2026 TEHRAN: Most of Iran’s 90 million-strong population remains cut off from the rest of the world more than one week after an unprecedented, state-imposed communications blackout amid nationwide protests, which began in December and quickly turned deadly. The Iranian government abruptly cut off all internet access across the 31 …

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Syrian army launches strikes against Kurdish-led SDF

19-01-2026 DAMASCUS: The Syrian army has launched a military operation against Kurdish fighters in the Kurdish-controlled area of Deir Hafer, following violent clashes in Aleppo. The army issued warnings on Friday ahead of strikes targeting the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Deir Hafer, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) east of …

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China-led cross-border digital currency platform sees surge

18-01-2026 BEIJING: Transactions on a new China-led digital currency platform have surged to over $55 billion, a new report shows, the latest sign that efforts to build alternatives to dollar-dependent global payment systems are gaining traction. Data crunched by the Washington-based Atlantic Council showed the prototype ‘mBridge’ platform, which is …

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