Today: 18 May 2026

Internet Access in Iraq

Internet Access in Iraq

Iraq’s Ministry of Communications controls the national fiber backbone and leases bandwidth to private ISPs at about $50 per 1 Mbps. By early 2024, internet users reached 36.2 million, or nearly 79% of the population. Vodafone received a 5G license in November 2024. Authorities have imposed internet shutdowns during protests, including a 263-hour blackout in 2019.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Overview

Mobile subscriptions in Afghanistan reached nearly 100% by 2021, but Taliban rule since August 2021 stalled fiber rollout and connectivity projects. Internet penetration fell from 22.9% in 2022 to 18.4% in 2024. Taliban authorities blocked 23.4 million websites, banned TikTok and PUBG, and increased censorship. MTN plans to exit the market; fixed broadband speeds remain among the world’s slowest.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Over 4,200 ISPs operated in Ukraine as of August 2024, with Kyivstar holding 19% market share. Starlink received an operator license in April 2022 and had about 42,000 terminals by 2023. Median fixed broadband speed was 74–84 Mbps; mobile, 24–43 Mbps. Around 29.6 million Ukrainians used the internet in 2023, or 79% of the population.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Mozambique

Internet Access in Mozambique

Tmcel is restructuring to avoid bankruptcy after accumulating over $400 million in debt. Vodacom Mozambique holds about half the mobile market and launched the country's first limited 5G service in Maputo in 2023. By early 2024, there were 18.91 million active mobile SIMs, covering roughly 55% of the population. Fixed-line broadband remains rare, and about one-third of Mozambicans lack mobile broadband coverage.
23 February 2025
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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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Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

A former Google AI researcher says Google’s claim that its Bard system “learned” Bengali on its own is misleading, citing company data showing Bengali was already in its training mix. The dispute follows a 2023 “60 Minutes” segment where Google executives called Bard’s language abilities a “black box.” Bard has since been rebranded as Gemini and integrated into Google’s core products.
6 July 2024
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Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Nanox.AI, formerly Zebra Medical Vision, is now the imaging software unit of Nasdaq-listed Nanox, which acquired Zebra for $100 million in 2021. The company reported losses and financing risk in its 2026 filing but said it added Cedars-Sinai as a trial partner and accelerated U.S. deployment of its Nanox.ARC systems. NICE approved Nanox AI tools for NHS use during a three-year evidence period. FDA cleared its HealthFLD liver analysis software in 2024.
2 February 2024
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AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

U.S. employers cited artificial intelligence in 4,247 announced job cuts in 2023, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. By March 2026, AI was the top stated reason for U.S. job cuts that month, with 15,341 announced. The broader labor market showed 6.866 million job openings in March 2026, while layoffs remained at 1.2%, according to the Labor Department.
6 March 2023
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Stock Market Today

  • Orla Mining (TSX:OLA) Valuation Dips Amid Share Price Pullback
    May 18, 2026, 2:51 PM EDT. Orla Mining (TSX:OLA) shares have declined 9% in the past week and about 19% over the month despite strong annual revenue and net income growth. The stock trades at CA$18.38, down in the short term but with a 1-year total shareholder return of 44.65%. A common valuation model suggests the stock is undervalued by 44%, with a fair value target of CA$32.51, driven by expected growth from projects like Musselwhite and Camino Rojo. However, the current price reflects a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.3x, above the Canadian mining sector average but below growth-adjusted levels at 34x. Risks include permitting delays and operational challenges impacting cost and output, making investor caution prudent despite upside potential.

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Nu Stock’s Record Quarter Fails to Sway Traders

Nu Stock’s Record Quarter Fails to Sway Traders

18 May 2026
Nu Holdings shares traded at $12.18 Monday afternoon, down 0.1%, after a 5.7% drop Friday and a 10% slide since May 11. Investors focused on higher loan-loss provisions despite record Q1 revenue of $5.3 billion and net income of $871 million, which missed analyst estimates. The 15-to-90-day non-performing loan ratio rose to 5.0% from 4.1% last quarter.
SoFi shares hold after record results, traders eye risk wall

SoFi shares hold after record results, traders eye risk wall

18 May 2026
SoFi Technologies shares hovered near $15.60 Monday, down less than 0.1%, after early gains faded amid broader fintech weakness and a drop in U.S. stocks. First-quarter net revenue rose 43% to $1.10 billion, with loan originations at $12.2 billion and members up 35% to 14.7 million. Technology Platform revenue fell 27%. SoFi confirmed it acquired most assets of UK-based PrimaryBid.
Micron Stock Is Falling Hard As Samsung’s Strike Fight Tests The AI Memory Boom

Micron Stock Is Falling Hard As Samsung’s Strike Fight Tests The AI Memory Boom

18 May 2026
Micron Technology shares dropped 6.4% to $678.30 by early afternoon Monday, reversing an opening surge and hitting a session low as investors pulled back from semiconductor stocks. The decline followed a 6.6% fall Friday and came amid broader chip sector losses, with the Philadelphia semiconductor index down over 2%. Samsung and its union are set to resume talks Tuesday to avert a strike that could disrupt 3% of global memory-chip output.

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GeoVax moves higher before the bell as traders watch for Mpox vaccine news

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GeoVax Labs shares more than doubled in U.S. pre-market trading Monday, quoted at $2.34–$2.61 after closing Friday at $1.23. The surge followed last week’s first-quarter update and news of a planned Phase 3 trial for its GEO-MVA vaccine, not a new clinical result. GeoVax reported $1.27 million in cash at March 31 and warned it may need new funding by June 2026.
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