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Myanmar’s Internet Dilemma: From Blackouts to Starlink Dreams

Myanmar’s Internet Dilemma: From Blackouts to Starlink Dreams

More than 400 cell towers were destroyed in Myanmar during 2021 fighting, crippling mobile networks. By early 2024, 4G covered about 90% of the population, but 5G remained below 1%. The government imposed frequent internet shutdowns, with 85 incidents in 2022 alone. On January 1, 2025, a new Cyber Security Law granted authorities broad access to user data and criminalized unauthorized VPN use.
5 August 2025
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Internet Access in Palestine: West Bank and Gaza

Internet Access in Palestine: West Bank and Gaza

By the end of 2022, Palestine had 457,700 landlines and 358,000 ADSL broadband subscriptions, while fiber-to-the-home reached 51,700 users. All international internet traffic routes through Israeli infrastructure, with no independent undersea cables. 3G launched in the West Bank in 2018; Gaza remains on 2G. Jawwal leads with 3 million mobile subscribers, followed by Ooredoo with 1.5 million.
12 July 2025
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Internet Access in Qatar: A Comprehensive Report

Internet Access in Qatar: A Comprehensive Report

Qatar’s fiber-optic network covers over 95% of the country, with DSL nearly phased out. Both Ooredoo and Vodafone provide nationwide 5G, and mobile broadband penetration stands at 150%. As of April 2025, median mobile download speed reached 521.52 Mbps, while fixed broadband approached 190 Mbps. Starlink operates for enterprise use, and Qatar Airways began offering Starlink Wi-Fi on flights in 2023–2024.
7 July 2025
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The Digital Desert Awakens: Inside Tunisia’s Expanding Internet Frontier

The Digital Desert Awakens: Inside Tunisia’s Expanding Internet Frontier

As of early 2024, Tunisia had 9.96 million internet users and 16.73 million active mobile connections, exceeding the population. Mobile coverage reached 99.9%, with 4G available to 94.9%. Commercial 5G service launched in February 2025 after initial licenses in November 2024. Tunisie Telecom’s fiber backbone spans 50,000 km, with recent projects connecting thousands of homes.
24 June 2025
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Internet Access in Algeria

Internet Access in Algeria

Algeria’s internet penetration reached 76.9% by January 2025, up from 72.9% in early 2024. Mobile subscriptions topped 50 million in 2024, exceeding the population. Fixed broadband subscribers rose 45% from 2020 to 5.12 million in 2023. Algérie Télécom reported over 2 million FTTH subscribers by April 2025, with fiber reaching 27% of households.
30 May 2025
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Maldives’ Internet Revolution: From Remote Atolls to a 5G-Powered Paradise

Maldives’ Internet Revolution: From Remote Atolls to a 5G-Powered Paradise

SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable landed in the Maldives in August 2024, adding 100 Tbps capacity and set to go live by early 2026. Dhiraagu and Ooredoo dominate the telecom market, with Dhiraagu posting MVR 2.8 billion revenue in 2019. Starlink became the fourth ISP in August 2023, offering satellite broadband at up to 200 Mbps. Dhiraagu plans 100% fiber coverage of inhabited islands by January 2025.
16 April 2025
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  • Cotton Futures Rally Amid Supportive Market Conditions and USDA Reports
    April 10, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT. Cotton futures surged Thursday, with contracts rising between 80 and 159 points. The U.S. dollar index dipped to 98.600, while crude oil gained $4.06, supporting commodity prices. The USDA's monthly cotton balance sheet remained steady on the U.S. side with 4.4 million bales carryout; the global balance increased by 0.65 million bales to 77.04 million. Export sales for 2025/26 totaled 319,580 running bales (RB), led by Vietnam and Turkey. Shipments dropped to a three-week low of 342,744 RB. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged at 128,213 bales. May 26 cotton closed at 73.26 cents/lb, up 159 points. The adjusted world price rose 175 points to 58.74 cents/lb, reflecting firm market demand amid steady supply data.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.04.2026

10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 12:25 AM EDT Cotton Futures Rally Amid Supportive Market Conditions and USDA Reports April 10, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT. Cotton futures surged Thursday, with contracts rising between 80 and 159 points. The U.S. dollar index dipped to 98.600, while crude oil gained $4.06, supporting commodity prices. The USDA's monthly cotton balance sheet remained steady on the U.S. side with 4.4 million bales carryout; the global balance increased by 0.65 million bales to 77.04 million. Export sales for 2025/26 totaled 319,580 running bales (RB), led by Vietnam and Turkey.
MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
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