Israeli authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order
Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet shut down the network for as long as the war in Gaza continues, saying it threatened national security.
Mon May 06 2024
Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says
Pakistan said it blocked access to social media platform X around the time of February's election, confirming a long-suspected shutdown.
Thu Apr 18 2024
US Lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline
US congressional leaders have come to an agreement to prevent a partial government shutdown slated for midnight on Friday, lawmakers said Wednesday.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung
In Chennai, floodwaters swept away cars and submerged a runway, triggering the shutdown of one of India's busiest airports.
Tue Dec 05 2023
US government shutdown could add misery to air travel
A partial govt shutdown could disrupt air travel and the govt would need to furlough 1,000 air traffic controllers in training.
Thu Sep 28 2023
U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is due to try to advance steep spending cuts this week that could force a partial shutdown of the U.S. government by next week.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Hundreds leave Dominican Republic ahead of Haiti border shutdown
Dominican president announced an imminent total border shutdown amid a conflict over construction of a water channel from a shared river.
Fri Sep 15 2023
India internet shutdowns hurt women more, Manipur assaults show
Officials imposed a statewide internet shutdown on May 3, saying it was needed to curb rumours and disinformation.
Thu Jul 27 2023
AWANI Tonight: Hollywood actors join strike over pay, AI concerns
Hollywood actors have joined a strike by screenwriters in demand for increases in base pay and protection against artificial intelligence, marking the industry’s biggest shutdown for over 60 years.
Fri Jul 14 2023
South African authorities arrest 87 ahead of anti-government protest
The EFF has called for a national shutdown to protest crippling power cuts and demand the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mon Mar 20 2023
India leads world in cutting internet access for 5th year in a row - Watchdog
Out of 187 internet shutdowns globally recorded by Access Now, 84 took place in India, including 49 in Indian- administered Kashmir.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Cambodia's Hun Sen orders shutdown of independent local news outlet
Hun Sen ordered the shutdown of one of Myanmar's last independent local news, saying it had attacked him and his son and hurt the country.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Water supply disruption in 472 areas in Selangor
472 areas in Selangor are experiencing unscheduled water supply disruptions following the temporary shutdown of the Sungai Semenyih LRA and Bukit Tampoi LRA.
Sat Dec 24 2022
Ukrainians suffer in cold, darkness as president implores UN to punish Russia
Russia unleashed a missile barrage across Ukraine, killing 10 people, forcing shutdowns of nuclear power plants and electricity supply.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Ukraine says half its energy system crippled by Russian attacks, Kyiv could 'shutdown'
The United Nations says Ukraine's electricity and water shortages threaten a humanitarian disaster this winter.
Sat Nov 19 2022