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An organisation that tracks internet governance said Iran's internet blackout has crossed a new threshold. EPA

Iran internet blackout among longest on record, NetBlocks says

Tehran cut to internet services to try to control nationwide protest movement

UAE joins US-led Pax Silica to boost AI goals

Iran and Gaza on Davos agenda with many Arab decision-makers attending

What is Pax Silica, the tech circle formed by the US that includes the UAE?

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