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Thai telcos monitor submarine internet cables round the clock for disruptions caused by Mid-East war

True Corporation said it has partnerships with global internet network providers through transit arrangements that cover key internet hubs including Singapore and Hong Kong.
True Corporation said it has partnerships with global internet network providers through transit arrangements that cover key internet hubs including Singapore and Hong Kong.

‘Great crackdown’: Russia tightens the screws on the internet

A man checks his mobile phone in central Moscow, Russia March 17, 2026.
A man checks his mobile phone in central Moscow, Russia March 17, 2026.

Iran tightens internet curbs on eve of festival tied to protests

Activists believe the digital shutdown may be an effort to forestall anti-regime protests.
Activists believe the digital shutdown may be an effort to forestall anti-regime protests.

Philippine police thwart teenagers’ alleged plan to attack school with Molotov cocktails, bombs

The five boys and two girls allegedly shared images and videos of school shootings in other countries with one another.
The five boys and two girls allegedly shared images and videos of school shootings in other countries with one another.

Congo Republic's Sassou seeks new term amid subdued turnout, internet outage

Outgoing President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is running for re-election, speaks after casting his vote during the presidential election at a polling station in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Roch Bouka
Outgoing President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is running for re-election, speaks after casting his vote during the presidential election at a polling station in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Roch Bouka

Logging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’

Some people are choosing to spend less time on their phones and social media.
Some people are choosing to spend less time on their phones and social media.

Indonesia schools to regulate screen time for students in support of social media ban for minors

The ban on digital platforms for children will gradually take effect starting from March 28.
The ban on digital platforms for children will gradually take effect starting from March 28.

Internet outages in Russia to last as long as ‘necessary’ to ensure ‘safety’: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also accused Ukraine of using “increasingly sophisticated attack methods”.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also accused Ukraine of using “increasingly sophisticated attack methods”.

Kremlin says Moscow mobile internet outages are done for sake of security

FILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File Photo

Indonesia to restrict social media access for children under 16, minister says

People use their mobile phones as they watch a video mapping show at the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia roundabout while celebrating New Year's Eve in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 31, 2023. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
People use their mobile phones as they watch a video mapping show at the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia roundabout while celebrating New Year's Eve in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 31, 2023. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.