World News in Brief: Violence, Terror Attacks And Digital Security Dominate Global Concerns At UN

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World News in Brief: Violence, Terror Attacks And Digital Security Dominate Global Concerns At UN

Rising conflict, humanitarian emergencies and growing concerns over critical digital infrastructure dominated recent discussions involving United Nations agencies and global leaders, with crises unfolding from South Sudan to Pakistan and new efforts launched to safeguard global communications networks. Fighting In South Sudan Displaces Thousands Renewed violence in South Sudan’s Jonglei state has triggered a large-scale […]

Invisible highways: Undersea Cables Power 99% Of Global Internet Traffic, Despite Growing Risks

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Invisible highways: Undersea Cables Power 99% Of Global Internet Traffic, Despite Growing Risks

The world’s digital economy depends heavily on a vast network of undersea cables stretching across the ocean floor, quietly carrying nearly all international internet traffic and enabling trillions of dollars in financial transactions every day. Despite their central role in modern connectivity, these cables remain largely invisible to the public, even as governments and technology […]