Canada orders shutdown of TikTok's Canadian business, app access to continue
Canada bans the TikTok app from government-issued devices, saying it presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Elon Musk's X braces for shutdown in Brazil as spat with judge intensifies
Elon Musk announced that Starlink-parent SpaceX will provide free internet service to Brazilian users "until this matter is resolved."
Fri Aug 30 2024
UN 'doing what it can' to deliver Gaza aid as evacuation orders cause extreme difficulties
Humanitarian efforts had ground to a halt as new Israeli evacuation orders forced the shutdown of the main UN operations center.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Indian doctors call for nationwide shutdown after brutal rape of medic
Doctors say the circumstances of the rape point to the vulnerability of medics left without proper protection and facilities.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes
Angered by high youth unemployment, students have pressed for abolition of a quota of 30 pct reservations for families of freedom fighters.
Thu Jul 18 2024
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