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Explainer: The Hormuz digital chokepoint - How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?The narrow waterway, already a chokepoint for global oil shipments, is equally vital for the digital world. Several fibre-optic cables snak...28 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST- The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...28 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collideIran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...28 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- New domain in modern warfare? China’s deep-sea cable cutter test at 3,500 meters—where most internet cables lie—could give America an an internet blockade at China willChina deep-sea cable cutter test at 3,500 meters is now a proven capability. Over 95% of global internet traffic moves through submarine ca...15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- UK accuses Russia of covert submarine operations in British watersBritain has revealed it thwarted Russian submarine activity near its waters. UK forces tracked and deterred a Russian attack submarine and ...09 Apr, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- India, EU explore joint effort to secure undersea cables in Indian OceanAhead of the India-EU summit, senior officials are meeting to discuss the security of undersea cables, a critical component of global inter...03 Dec, 2025, 05.02 PM IST
- US senators target China's grey zone warfare with new undersea cable defence billA bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation to protect Taiwan's undersea communication cables from potential Chinese sabot...11 Jul, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
- Europe’s fragile undersea lifeline is one attack away from chaos. Can a disaster below the surface cripple an entire continent?Europe’s undersea infrastructure faces increasing disruptions, with gas pipelines, power lines, and data cables under threat. Recent damage...29 Jan, 2025, 05.45 PM IST
- NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea regionNATO has launched the Baltic Sentry mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea amid rising concerns over Russian activities. The ...14 Jan, 2025, 07.16 PM IST
- Tactical war of a different kind? Russia-China working at sync; much of the world's internet connectivity could be disabled if this happensRecent reports are giving rise to a speculation that Russia and China are working at sync as severe concerns are on a rise regarding the se...01 Jan, 2025, 02.31 AM IST
- UK and allies meet to discuss pipeline security after blastsWallace said the virtual meeting has been called by the U.K. and the Netherlands. The force brings together troops from 10 countries, inclu...03 Oct, 2022, 03.39 PM IST
- US recommends approving Google, Meta undersea data cable to AsiaThe Biden administration urged the Federal Communications Commission to grant licenses for the companies to send and receive data on the ex...18 Dec, 2021, 10.31 AM IST
- Indian chromite mines among US's secret interest: WikiLeaksTwo little known chromite mines in Orissa and Karnataka, besides a factory in Gujarat that manufactures critical chemotherapy drugs are amo...07 Dec, 2010, 09.25 AM IST
- Bharti Airtel's cables to host 23 global companiesThe carriers will link to Bharti's undersea cable hubs in London & Singapore & carry their voice & data traffic through the latter's infras...11 Jul, 2009, 02.56 PM IST
- Eight carriers in undersea Asia cable project: PLDTEight Asian telecoms companies have formed a consortium to build an undersea cable system to link 10 regional hubs, Philippine Long Distanc...27 May, 2009, 09.59 AM IST
- Bharti to build Europe India Gateway cableBharti Airtel has joined 15 global telecommunications majors including South Africa’s MTN, British Telecom, US-based AT&T and Verizon to co...08 May, 2008, 02.02 AM IST
- Bharti, RCom, Tata & BSNL to invest over $4 bn to build undersea linksAirtel, Reliance Communications, Tata and BSNL will invest over $4 bn over the next two years to build new undersea links. Wacky gadgets | ...04 Apr, 2008, 06.03 AM IST
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