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As Iran Gets New President, Will It Change Its Stance On Nuclear Standoff?
The election of relative moderate Masoud Pezeshkian as Iran's president has lifted the hopes of Iranians yearning for social freedoms and better relations with the West, but few expect big policy changes.
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Nvidia Says US Advanced Timeline for Export Curbs of AI Chips to China, Other Countries
Chip designer Nvidia said new US export curbs that block the sale of its high-end artificial intelligence chips to China came into effect on Monday as regulators advanced the timeline. The restrictions were supposed to come into play 30 days from October 17 when the Biden administration unveiled measures to stop countries, including China, Iran and...
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Women March To Defend Rights Across Globe Mark Women's Day
With the Taliban government's banning of women from universities in Afghanistan, Iran's repression of the Mahsa Amini protests, new US restrictions on abortion rights and the Ukraine war's impact on women, there are many reasons to protest.
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Anti-Hijab Activists Deny Iran's Claim Of Abolishing Its Morality Police
Campaigners backing Iran's protest movement on Monday dismissed a claim that the Islamic republic is disbanding its notorious morality police, insisting there was no change to its restrictive dress rules for women.
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White House Said to Be in Talks With Elon Musk to Set Up Starlink in Iran, Circumvent Internet Restrictions
Elon Musk and the White House are said to be in talks to set up the former's SpaceX satellite internet services Starlink in Iran, where Internet access remains restricted over widespread national protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. Last month, the US Treasury Department last month said that some satellite Internet equipment ca...
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Elon Musk Deploys Starlink Service in Iran Amid Country-Wide Internet Restrictions
Elon Musk has deployed his satellite-based Starlink service in Iran amid internet usage restrictions following widespread protests in the country. US State Secretary Antony Blinken earlier announced about advancing internet freedom and the free flow of information for the Iranian people.
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US Moves To Help Iranians Access Internet As Protesters Rally
The United States announced Friday it was easing export restrictions to improve Iranians' access to the internet, which the Tehran government has severely curbed amid a crackdown on protesters.
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WhatsApp Working to Keep Iranians Connected Amid Widespread Internet Shutdown Over Nationwide Protests
WhatsApp on Thursday said it was working to keep users in the country connected via its messaging app, amid a widespread internet shutdown imposed after nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini. The Meta-owned messaging service and Instagram were blocked in the country following public outrage with reports of security f...
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Iran Blocks Instagram, WhatsApp Access As Custody Death Protests Intensify
Iran blocked access to Instagram and WhatsApp and imposed drastic restrictions on internet access Thursday as the casualties from six nights of protests rose to nine.
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Global Use Of Death Penalty Rise By 20% In 2021: Amnesty
The easing of pandemic restrictions coincided with a "worrying rise" in global executions in 2021, Amnesty International said Tuesday, with Iran recording its highest number of state-sanctioned killings since 2017.
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NFT Platform OpenSea Starts Blocking Users, Says It’s Following US Sanctions List of Banned Countries
OpenSea NFT marketplace has restricted some users from accessing their accounts. OpenSea has claimed that it is adhering to US’ sanctions law in having to bar access from some locations. US’ sanctions list prohibits American companies from providing goods and services in some countries including Iran, North Korea, Syria, and now Russia. The pub...
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Kuwait, Iran Restrict Flights From India Amid Surge In Coronavirus Cases
Kuwait and Iran restricted flights and passengers from India until further notice after the country recorded its highest daily Covid deathsand some hospitals ran out of oxygen.
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US Eases Restrictions On Iranian Diplomats' Movements In New York
The United States said Thursday it was easing draconian restrictions imposed by Donald Trump's administration on movements of Iranian diplomats accredited at the United Nations, headquartered in New York City, as part of a bid to reduce tensions.
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Coronavirus Outbreak Highlights: Google Bangalore Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Rupee Hits Record Low
About 120 Indians, being evacuated from the coronavirus-hit Iran in an Air India flight, will reach Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Friday and will be quarantined at an Army facility, a defence spokesperson said on Thursday.
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Trump Imposes Travel Restrictions After US Confirms 1st Coronavirus Death
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced restrictions on travel from Iran and advised fellow citizens not to travel to certain areas of South Korea and Italy.
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As Iran Gets New President, Will It Change Its Stance On Nuclear Standoff?
The election of relative moderate Masoud Pezeshkian as Iran's president has lifted the hopes of Iranians yearning for social freedoms and better relations with the West, but few expect big policy changes.
-
Nvidia Says US Advanced Timeline for Export Curbs of AI Chips to China, Other Countries
Chip designer Nvidia said new US export curbs that block the sale of its high-end artificial intelligence chips to China came into effect on Monday as regulators advanced the timeline. The restrictions were supposed to come into play 30 days from October 17 when the Biden administration unveiled measures to stop countries, including China, Iran and...
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Women March To Defend Rights Across Globe Mark Women's Day
With the Taliban government's banning of women from universities in Afghanistan, Iran's repression of the Mahsa Amini protests, new US restrictions on abortion rights and the Ukraine war's impact on women, there are many reasons to protest.
-
Anti-Hijab Activists Deny Iran's Claim Of Abolishing Its Morality Police
Campaigners backing Iran's protest movement on Monday dismissed a claim that the Islamic republic is disbanding its notorious morality police, insisting there was no change to its restrictive dress rules for women.
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White House Said to Be in Talks With Elon Musk to Set Up Starlink in Iran, Circumvent Internet Restrictions
Elon Musk and the White House are said to be in talks to set up the former's SpaceX satellite internet services Starlink in Iran, where Internet access remains restricted over widespread national protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. Last month, the US Treasury Department last month said that some satellite Internet equipment ca...
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Elon Musk Deploys Starlink Service in Iran Amid Country-Wide Internet Restrictions
Elon Musk has deployed his satellite-based Starlink service in Iran amid internet usage restrictions following widespread protests in the country. US State Secretary Antony Blinken earlier announced about advancing internet freedom and the free flow of information for the Iranian people.
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US Moves To Help Iranians Access Internet As Protesters Rally
The United States announced Friday it was easing export restrictions to improve Iranians' access to the internet, which the Tehran government has severely curbed amid a crackdown on protesters.
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WhatsApp Working to Keep Iranians Connected Amid Widespread Internet Shutdown Over Nationwide Protests
WhatsApp on Thursday said it was working to keep users in the country connected via its messaging app, amid a widespread internet shutdown imposed after nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini. The Meta-owned messaging service and Instagram were blocked in the country following public outrage with reports of security f...
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Iran Blocks Instagram, WhatsApp Access As Custody Death Protests Intensify
Iran blocked access to Instagram and WhatsApp and imposed drastic restrictions on internet access Thursday as the casualties from six nights of protests rose to nine.
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Global Use Of Death Penalty Rise By 20% In 2021: Amnesty
The easing of pandemic restrictions coincided with a "worrying rise" in global executions in 2021, Amnesty International said Tuesday, with Iran recording its highest number of state-sanctioned killings since 2017.
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NFT Platform OpenSea Starts Blocking Users, Says It’s Following US Sanctions List of Banned Countries
OpenSea NFT marketplace has restricted some users from accessing their accounts. OpenSea has claimed that it is adhering to US’ sanctions law in having to bar access from some locations. US’ sanctions list prohibits American companies from providing goods and services in some countries including Iran, North Korea, Syria, and now Russia. The pub...
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Kuwait, Iran Restrict Flights From India Amid Surge In Coronavirus Cases
Kuwait and Iran restricted flights and passengers from India until further notice after the country recorded its highest daily Covid deathsand some hospitals ran out of oxygen.
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US Eases Restrictions On Iranian Diplomats' Movements In New York
The United States said Thursday it was easing draconian restrictions imposed by Donald Trump's administration on movements of Iranian diplomats accredited at the United Nations, headquartered in New York City, as part of a bid to reduce tensions.
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Coronavirus Outbreak Highlights: Google Bangalore Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Rupee Hits Record Low
About 120 Indians, being evacuated from the coronavirus-hit Iran in an Air India flight, will reach Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Friday and will be quarantined at an Army facility, a defence spokesperson said on Thursday.
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Trump Imposes Travel Restrictions After US Confirms 1st Coronavirus Death
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced restrictions on travel from Iran and advised fellow citizens not to travel to certain areas of South Korea and Italy.
