World · 17 January 2026
Iran May Permanently Disconnect From Global Internet, Activists Claim
Activists report Iran is planning a permanent break from the global internet, restricting access to vetted individuals as a government privilege. Meanwhile, the European Union is phasing out Chinese-made equipment from critical infrastructure, potentially impacting companies like Huawei and ZTE. Elsewhere, Nvidia parts suppliers have paused production due to Chinese customs blocking AI processor shipments. Elon Musk is seeking significant compensation from OpenAI and Microsoft related to early support.
Reported by Guardian · How we write briefs