Afghanistan sees telecom shutdown as Taliban cut off internet

Afghanistan sees telecom shutdown as Taliban cut off internet

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has imposed a nationwide shutdown of telecommunications, weeks after it began severing fibre-optic internet connections. The country is currently experiencing a “total internet blackout”, internet watchdog Netblocks reports. International news agencies say they have lost contact with offices in the capital Kabul. Mobile internet and satellite TV have also been…

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Hurricane Humberto likely to bring dangerous surf to most of East Coast this week. Maps show its forecast path.

Hurricane Humberto likely to bring dangerous surf to most of East Coast this week. Maps show its forecast path.

Hurricane Humberto is likely to bring dangerous surf to most of the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda this week, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said, adding that tropical storm conditions are possible in Bermuda on Tuesday. The swells will likely cause “life-threatening surf and rip current conditions,” the center warned. Humberto rapidly strengthened over the…

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RBA, Nikkei 225, Kospi, CSI 300

RBA, Nikkei 225, Kospi, CSI 300

Waterfront city skyline of Sydney city downtown at night with bright illumination of modern architectural landmarks in Sydney, Australia. Prasit Photo | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday with focus on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decision later in the day. The RBA is expected to hold its cash rate…

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