Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim
Activity picks up in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar compared with before the ceasefire, but vendors say sales remain slow.
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As US ‘armada’ approaches, Iran warns of dire consequences if attacked
Iranian authorities are keeping the population offline for a third week amid lingering threats of another war.
Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests
Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest.
UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children
UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.
Iran restores SMS as phased rollback of internet blackout begins
Officials promise a gradual return of internet connectivity after weeks of deadly protests.
Uganda faces mounting calls to end internet blackout before elections
Amnesty International says internet blackout ‘especially alarming’ as election campaign ‘marred by massive repression’.
India’s VPN ban in Kashmir ‘adds to psychological pressure’, say residents
Government orders a sweeping ban on VPNs for two months in the disputed region, citing ‘threats to national security’.
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Meta sets date to remove Australians under 16 from Instagram, Facebook
‘Soon, you’ll no longer be able to use Facebook’, Meta said in messages it sent to young people ahead of the ban.
