Today: 28 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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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

  • Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure and US-Iran Tensions
    May 28, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT. Crude oil prices rose as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed following renewed US strikes on Iranian targets and missile threats from Iran. The US Treasury sanctioned Iran's Strait Authority to block toll profits from vessel transit. Although a reported US-Iran ceasefire deal briefly eased prices, conflicting regional attacks and ongoing conflict fuel supply tightness. The IEA warns global oil inventories are declining and markets will stay undersupplied until at least October. Goldman Sachs estimates a 14.5 million barrel per day cut in Persian Gulf output due to the blockade, with nearly 500 million barrels drawn from stockpiles. OPEC signals continued quota increases, though regional disruptions keep energy markets volatile and prices supported.

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Grab Shares Dip as Indonesia Bank Investment Draws Attention Again

Grab Shares Dip as Indonesia Bank Investment Draws Attention Again

28 May 2026
Grab Holdings shares fell 1.8% to $3.575 in New York Thursday, underperforming the tech sector as investors weighed its deeper push into Indonesian digital banking. The company will consolidate Superbank as a subsidiary after crossing a 50% stake, reporting its results from May. Superbank’s assets grew 72% year-on-year in April, with net interest income up 84%. Analyst price targets for Grab have come down slightly this month.
Marathon Digital stock dips as Bitcoin slide draws focus to AI push

Marathon Digital stock dips as Bitcoin slide draws focus to AI push

28 May 2026
MARA Holdings shares fell 2.1% to $14.03 on Thursday, underperforming other bitcoin miners as bitcoin dropped 1.7%. The company reported a $1.26 billion net loss last quarter, with revenue down 18% from a year ago, mostly due to lower bitcoin-mining income. No new company statements were issued this week. Investors remain focused on MARA’s bitcoin exposure and its $1.5 billion Long Ridge Energy acquisition.
Entergy Pulls In $90 Million Ahead of Hurricane Season

Entergy Pulls In $90 Million Ahead of Hurricane Season

28 May 2026
Entergy New Orleans raised $90 million by selling long-term first mortgage bonds to institutional buyers, according to a May 27 SEC filing. The utility secured the financing days after its annual Metro Storm Drill, as hurricane season approaches. The bonds mature in 2036 and 2056, with interest paid twice a year. NOAA forecasts a less-active Atlantic hurricane season but warns destructive storms remain possible.
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