Today: 2 May 2026

Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Libya had 12.4 million active mobile connections by June 2023, about 179% of its population. State firms dominate the sector, with Libyana and Al-Madar Al-Jadeed covering most of the country’s 4G users. Fixed broadband remains limited at 326,000 subscriptions in 2022. Libya ranked 161st of 179 countries for mobile speed in 2023, with median downloads of 8–16 Mbps.
16 February 2025
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Internet Access in China

Internet Access in China

China had 1.09 billion internet users by end-2023, with over 99% on mobile. State-owned ISPs—China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile—control regional access and backbone networks. All international traffic passes through three government-run gateways, slowing foreign site access. The Great Firewall blocks major foreign platforms and censors content; VPN use is tightly restricted.
10 February 2025
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Internet Access in Syria

Internet Access in Syria

Syria opened public internet access around 2000, years after establishing its first connection in 1997. By 2010–2011, about 4.5 million Syrians were online, but the government kept strict control over infrastructure and content. As of 2021, internet penetration reached 46–47%, still well below the regional average.
7 February 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Wall Street Opens Higher After Best Monthly Gain in Years
    May 1, 2026, 6:11 PM EDT. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs on Friday, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and declining crude oil prices. Both indexes recorded their sixth straight weekly gains, the longest since October 2024. April marked the second-best month for the S&P 500 since 1950, with earnings growth reaching 27.8% year-on-year, the strongest since late 2021. Analysts noted 83% of companies beat earnings estimates, fueling optimism for continued momentum into May. Despite geopolitical tensions and concerns over inflation linked to higher energy costs, investors remain focused on sustained earnings strength. U.S. factory activity expands amid rising input costs, reflecting mixed economic signals as markets navigate supply disruptions and inflation pressures.

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Woodside is struggling to secure buyers for LNG from its planned Louisiana export plant, with liquefaction fees above U.S. market rates stalling talks, sources told Reuters. The company has signed only one long-term sales deal so far. Shares closed at A$33.12 in Sydney, down 1.28%. The Louisiana LNG project was 24% complete at the end of March and targets first cargo in 2029.
Why Zscaler Stock Jumped Today Despite a Wall Street Target Cut

Why Zscaler Stock Jumped Today Despite a Wall Street Target Cut

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Zscaler shares climbed 7% to $139.81 Friday despite a price-target cut by Citizens JMP to $210. The move followed a sector rally after Atlassian raised its forecast. Zscaler reported 26% revenue growth last quarter and expanded AI security features in its GovCloud product. Customers remain cautious on large deals, with longer approval times noted.
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