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Iran’s tiered internet system triggers outrage as citizens pay more for limited online access during blackout

Iran’s tiered internet system triggers outrage as citizens pay more for limited online access during blackout

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After enduring months of severe internet restrictions during the Middle East conflict, many Iranians are finally reconnecting online — but only through a controversial paid system that critics say creates digital inequality. For 39-year-old Iranian tech worker Amir-Hassan, getting back online was no longer a choice but a necessity. Following the internet shutdown imposed after […]

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Washington blocks entry to former EU commissioner and activists amid clash over social media rules

Washington blocks entry to former EU commissioner and activists amid clash over social media rules

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The United States has moved to deny visas to a former European Union commissioner and four civil society figures, escalating tensions with Europe over how social media platforms should be regulated. In a statement released yesterday, the US State Department said the individuals were being barred for attempting to pressure American technology companies into censoring […]

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